Frequently Asked Questions

Our trips are all-inclusive from our meeting point to the finish location, except for some meals as listed in the trip itinerary. Experience shows that our guests enjoy having the opportunity to sample local fare on their own one night. In particular, the following services are included in your trip: 5 – 11nights accommodation (depending on the trip) in tastefully selected hotels, lodges, B&B’s and campgrounds, Professional guide services, Support vehicle, Luggage transport, All shuttle transportation, Ski Resort lift tickets, All National Park fees and permits and Gratuities at restaurants and Inns.

Our guests love the outdoors and an active lifestyle, and come from all over the world, with the majority from the US, Canada, and the UK. Usually, participants are between 25 and 65+ years old, and we have a good mix of singles and couples on our multi-day trips. Our private day hiking tours attract all types of adventurers, from families with young children to avid explorers striving to connect and explore the Canadian Rockies We have something for everyone.

Almost all our tours begin and end in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta. The lovely mountain town is a must-visit at all times of year. Our private day hiking tours offer pickup in several locations in the Banff area. Please select your pickup location for private day tours, and let the adventure begin!

Please read our terms and conditions for the cancellation policy.

Our highly skilled and experienced guiding team are local to the Canadian Rockies and the mountains of Western Canada. They go through extensive training and certification in order to have the opportunity to guide you. All guides carry Wilderness First Aid training, and most of our guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), as well as the Interpretive Guide Association of Canada. They are all passionate mountain people who are looking forward to guiding you on one of our adventure tours in the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia.

It all depends on the tour you choose to join. Generally, we recommend that guests start training up to six months before their trip with us. Training can be as simple as walking a few kilometres or miles a day, if you can do so with a weighted backpack. Great! Strength training is also very beneficial. Being strong will never hurt you; it will make you more endurant and give you the legs to hike the beautiful trails and ski the deep powder!

Tipping is part of North American service culture, although not mandatory, it is always deeply appreciated by your guides. As a general tipping guideline, we recommend tipping between 10 and 20% of the trip value in CAD. Also, it’s important to mention that we take care of all third-party vendors such as restaurants, other guiding operations and hotel staff.

Airfare, Travel Insurance, Incidental expenses at lodges, Ski Rentals, Snowboard Rentals, Alcohol at meals, car rentals, cost of obtaining a passport or visa, cost of getting rescued, hospitalization, anything not outlined in the What’s Included part of the trip description.

Rocky Mountain Adventure Tours provides custom trips and itineraries to meet the specific needs of groups of seven or more. Accommodations, destinations, activities and meals can be designed according to the desires of your group. Pricing is determined by the number of participants, required support, level of accommodations and meals. This is an excellent option for families, groups of friends and business associates.

Our Cycling Tours are sold and operated by our sister company Rocky Mountain Cycle Tours. Rocky Mountain Adventure Tours and Rocky Mountain Cycle Tours are under the same ownership and management team, so you can expect the same high standard of service across all our tours.

Weather in the Canadian Rockies can change quickly—sun, wind, and even snow can happen on the same day. Here’s what you can typically expect on our tours (valley temps like Canmore/Banff/Jasper). Higher elevations are often 5–10°C (9–18°F) cooler.

• Winter (Dec–Feb): -15 to -2°C (5 to 28°F) daytime, -25 to -10°C (-13 to 14°F) at night

• Spring (Mar–May): -2 to 18°C (28 to 64°F) with big day-to-day swings

• Summer (Jun–Aug): 18 to 26°C (64 to 79°F) daytime, 5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F) evenings; afternoon thunderstorms are common

• Fall (Sep–Nov): -5 to 20°C (23 to 68°F) with crisp mornings and early-season snow at higher elevations

We’ll send a detailed packing list before your trip, and your guide will adjust plans to match the day’s conditions.

Since all of our multi-day tours include accommodations in the tour price and are based on double occupancy, we offer three options for solo travellers:

1. Single Supplement (Private Room/Tent)
   For an additional flat fee, enjoy your own private accommodation throughout the tour. Single supplement rates vary by trip.
2. Single – Willing to Share
   Pay nothing extra at booking. We’ll do our best to match you with a same-gender traveller to share accommodations. If we’re unable to find a suitable roommate/tentmate, we’ll notify you 15 days prior to departure, and the single supplement will apply. Rates vary by trip.
3. Share with a Specific Person
   If you’re travelling with someone who isn’t on the same booking, you can still share accommodations—enter their name at checkout so we can room you together.