BC Heli Mountain Adventure – Lodge to Lodge

Reach new heights with a mountain lodge-to-lodge trip!

Designed to offer the best alpine experiences in the Canadian Rockies and beyond, this decadent trip takes you from bustling Banff to Lake Louise & Invermere with stops for stunning hikes, climbs and active adventures along the way. Each night you’ll dine in decadence while staying in boutique style lodges.

Saving the very best for last, you’ll rise up from the valley floor and fly via helicopter to your home for the next 3 nights in the breathtaking Bugaboo Mountains. Explore glacial lakes, expansive ice fields and hulking granite towers as you hike, bask and climb as much or as little as you like. Each day of exhilaration ends with sumptuous feasts, hot tubs and blissful sleeps amidst the granite spires of the Bugaboos.

When you’ve had all the mountain adventure you can handle, you’ll descend via helicopter to your awaiting private shuttle for the return scenic drive to Calgary.

Itinerary at a Glance

• Enjoy a scenic private shuttle through the glorious Canadian Rocky Mountains from Calgary to Banff and Lake Louise.
• Hike and climb to scenic prospects before returning for dinner and your first blissful night’s sleep
• Cross into BC and stop for a hike up Stanley Glacier for a wilderness spectacle few get to enjoy
• Shuttle to the dynamic town of Invermere in the heart of the Rocky Mountain Trench
• Paddleboard through the World Heritage Columbia Wetlands, hike to Jumbo Pass
• Try inflatable kayaking on the Class II+ Toby Creek, rock climb or mountain bike on miles of undulating single track
• Enjoy the sweeping views from the deck of the Headwaters Lodge
• A short shuttle takes you to a helipad and the next leg of our alpine adventure
• Take a stunning helicopter flight into the Bugaboo Mountains to the remarkable Bobbie Burns Lodge
• Check into the lodge and after lunch and a helicopter safety briefing, head out on your first afternoon adventure
• Daily apres adventure menu of hot tub, massage, wine and dining
• Wake up with morning stretching (and coffee!)
• Hearty breakfasts, daily hikes with lunches in the field
• Helicopters bring us to stunning vistas and activity launches (hiking, via ferratas) and transport our gear for us.
• After 4 days of fun, enjoy one last heli-flight to meet our shuttle
• Transfer back to Calgary International Airport for flights home

Air & Transport Packages:

• All scheduled heli- flights are included (transfers in/out of lodges, and transport to daily activity locations) as well as private shuttle to and from Calgary with stops in Banff, Lake Louise and Invermere.

What to Expect on the BC Heli Mountain Adventure

This trip begins when our private shuttle meets you in either Calgary or Banff, Alberta. Two distinct landscapes in one phenomenal trip – and you get to immerse yourself in the highlights of both. Classic, relaxed, family-style, adventurous or all of the above. Your guides will plan each day’s excursions according to your preferred activity types and ability.

Day One:

This trip begins when our private shuttle meets you in either Calgary or Banff, Alberta. We will visit and explore Lake Louise, an azure gem, tucked between two mountains and where the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stands sentinel. Options include the classic Tea House hike or for those feeling more adventurous, some guided rock climbing at “The End of the Lake” crags.

Overnight: Storm Mountain or Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Day Two:

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll hop into our awaiting shuttle and cross into British Columbia, stopping along the way to stretch our legs on a hike up to Stanley Glacier. This is an ideal location to search for fossils as the area includes a section of the Stephen Formation, home to the world-renowned Burgess Shale where a multitude of mid-Cambrian soft bodied fossils have been discovered. From Stanley Glacier, it’s a short drive into the wide open Columbia River Valley and our next stop, the Headwaters Lodge at Eagle Ranch.

Overnight: Headwaters Ranch, Invermere

Day Three:

In Invermere, we’ll have choices to paddle board through the World Heritage Columbia Wetlands or inflatable kayak the class II+ Toby Creek that flows below the ever looming Mt Nelson. Non-water options include a full day trek up Jumbo Creek or some exhilarating single track on any of the hundreds of miles of trails Invermere is legendary for. After an exhilarating day, we’ll return to the Headwaters for cocktails and dinner.

Overnight: Headwaters Ranch, Invermere

Day Four:

After rising early, we’ll transfer to our heli-pad for our first flight into the mountains. Once checked in, we will become acquainted with our new home in the mountains and after a sumptuous lunch, we take flight again to explore our new mountain oasis. After an afternoon of activity and breathtaking scenery, we descend into the decadence of the lodge for apres festivities: soak in the hot tub, relax into a massage, enjoy gourmet family-style dining and evening toasts celebrating the magic we are in.

Each day and evening we will explain different activity options for the following day and will always take our cues from your desires of relaxation or appetite for adventure!

Overnight: Bobbie Burns Lodge

Days Five & Six:

It doesn’t take long to adapt to the routine: Get limber with a morning stretch, (or enjoy a sleep in), have another coffee and then fuel-up with a breakfast of champions.  Pack lunches for a mountain picnic and take flight for our adventures of the day! 4-5pm we return to our new home away from home and indulge in the tastes and comforts we have become so accustom to!

Overnight: Bobbie Burns Lodge

Day Seven:

After breakfast a casual morning of packing up and then sharing heartfelt “see you laters” (you know you will be back).  You will have to pry yourself away from this mountain paradise, as we escort you on the last heli flight back to the pad, and then transfer to Banff for continued travel or ride in a private coach bus right to Calgary International Airport (YYC) for your flight home. We recommend guests do not book flights until after 6pm MT.

Accommodations:

Buffalo Mountain Lodge:

Distinct from the majority of Banff hotels, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is situated on Tunnel Mountain. A peaceful mountain retreat offering comfortable accommodation with fireplaces to cozy up to and unique mountain style architecture. Nestled within Buffalo Mountain Lodge are guest rooms adorned with wood-burning stone fireplaces and private baths. Enjoy the comfort of cozy feather duvets and pillows, and modern amenities. Many of our inviting rooms feature balconies or patios to soak in the mountain air.

Storm Mountain Lodge & Cabins:

Experience unparalleled beauty in one of the most spectacular National Parks in Canada, Banff National Park. Located directly between the towns of Banff and Lake Louise, our private cabins and lodge offer guests exceptional accommodations and cuisine amidst the majestic Canadian Rockies and outside of the busy town-sites. Whether its a romantic getaway, weekend retreat, family vacation or a Canadian Rockies wedding, Storm Mountain Lodge provides an ideal setting.

Headwaters Lodge:

As you journey towards Eagle Ranch Resort, the stunning natural beauty of the Columbia Valley welcomes you with its rugged terrain and unspoiled scenery. Headwaters Lodge, a haven of luxury and exclusivity, is nestled in the heart of this breathtaking landscape. The lodge sits atop ancient bluffs overlooking the Columbia River and the magnificent Purcell Mountain Ranges, offering unmatched views of the surrounding wilderness.

Bobbie Burns Lodge:

Situated at 1,360m (4,462 ft), CMH Bobbie Burns Lodge was masterfully remodeled in 2019 and offers the height of wilderness hospitality. Inviting accommodations, lodge amenities and stellar cuisine all come together to create a perfectly luxurious retreat just a short drive from Calgary. Featuring a rooftop hot tub, a games room a spa area with steam room, sauna and more, CMH Bobbie Burns Lodge brings mountain bliss into the spotlight. It also boasts the largest wine cellar in the CMH family of lodges. Coupled with a swimming pond and a babbling stream outside your door, CMH Bobbie Burns Lodge has all the ingredients for an unforgettable escape.

Additional details

Single supplement is available by request on a space-available basis, depending on the lodge and the number of nights in your stay.