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Adventure Experiences
Homeplace Ranch, Alberta
A more charming and intimate Adventure ranch experience would be hard to find in the whole of North America, than one you'll enjoy at Homeplace Ranch. Nestled in foothills known as `Paradise' by the native Stoney Indians, this working/guest ranch is almost 100 years old, and but a short drive from Calgary. After a hearty breakfast, days are spent in the saddle of your specially assigned horse, enjoying the serenity and beauty of the area that you share with bears, deer, coyotes and elk; while nights are spent eating and telling tales around the family-style kitchen table or soaking in the hot-tub! For those who love horses, the outdoors and the West as it once was, Homeplace is for you. Activities & Facilities riding programme & lessons · hot-tub · hiking · fishing
Rafter Six Ranch Resort, Alberta
A stay at Rafter Six, a guest ranch Adventure found on the mountain road between Calgary and Banff, can be as rustic or luxurious as you wish. A sprawling, historical ranch, standing 3 storeys high, the Rafter Six has facilities in abundance, while also being in close proximity to the wilds of this most pristine of areas. Rides on the trails that lead off from the ranch, traversing streams and crossing meadows, are as long or a short as guests wish and are always in the company of a knowledgeable guide. Back at the ranch guests can relax in the swimming pool or hot-tub, and enjoy meeting other guests in the restaurant or saloon. Activities & Facilities riding programme & lessons · swimming pool (seasonal) · hot-tub · fishing · saloon · restaurant · museum
La Reata Ranch, Saskatchewan
For a real `hands-on' cowboy Adventure experience, in a truly remote part of the West, look no further than La Reata Ranch! Found in the beautiful Saskatchewan River Valley on 5,000 acres of rolling prairie, La Reata's location ensures as many memories as the fun you'll experience there! Once paired with a horse, guests are expected to groom and saddle them; as well as exploring the prairies, valleys and nearby lakes, you will also check up on the herd for that `Rawhide' experience. Away from riding, nearby Lake Diefenbaker offers the chance of swimming, canoeing and fishing, and after the sun sets, enjoy a `cook-out' under the stars or a few beers in the La Reata Saloon. Activities & Facilities riding programme & lessons · hiking · fishing · swimming · Jacuzzi · saloon
Prices per person, full board, in £'s from Standard 3 nts/4 days Twin Single
01Apr08-31Oct08 507 608
Prices per person, full board, in £'s from Standard 2 nts/3 days Twin Single
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Prices per person, full board, in £'s from Standard 2 nts/3 days Twin Single
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Heli-Hiking in the Columbia Mountains
4 Days from £1156
To the west of the Canadian Rockies lies a little-known mountain range, known as the Columbia Mountains. `Little-known' purely because of their inaccessibility, the Columbia Mountains are equal to the Rockies in height, beauty and majesty and the serene and splendid environment this area offers can now be enjoyed, by those wishing to experience the wonders of heli-hiking. Departures: Jul 3, 6, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 Aug 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 Sep 01
What is Heli-Hiking?
Heli-Hiking enables nature and outdoor enthusiasts alike to experience parts of the Canadian wilderness that few, other than hardy, experienced adventurers, ever get to see. By flying into remote lodges in the Columbia Mountains, guests are based in areas of supreme wilderness that get more remote with each day's exploration into the mountains. Heli-hiking blends unique hiking experiences, stunning scenery, and rustic but pleasant accommodation, to give a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Adventure
Day 1: Arrive Bobbie Burns Lodge An early morning pick up from Banff or Lake Louise and a scenic drive west will see you arrive at the heli-pad around 9.30am for the flight to Bobbie Burns Lodge. On reaching the lodge you'll be outfitted with the outdoor wear needed for your `adventure', before a briefing prior to your first flight into the wild! After an orientation walk in the mountains, it's back down to the lodge for some refreshments and then dinner. (LD) Day 2 & 3 : Heli Hiking from Bobbie Burns Lodge The first helicopter then leaves at 9am to take you up to the trails. The helicopter carries up to 11 guests and each group is formed, with its own guide, according to ability, energy and inclination. Spend the day roaming the landscape, with the helicopter always nearby to whisk you off to experience different locations. Wildlife is abundant up here, and coupled with the scenery, the days will provide a multitude of memories. At the end of each day fly back to the lodge for a massage, a game of chess, to relax in the Jacuzzi or to enjoy a cocktail on deck before the culinary delights entice you to the dinner table for another round of storytelling. (BLD) Day 4: Bobbie Burns Lodge - Banff or Calgary After breakfast, the first helicopter leaves at 9.30am for the heli-pad where you'll meet up with the private motorcoach that will take you back to Banff or Calgary to signal the end of this magical time in the mountains. (BL)
Bobbie Burns Lodge
Price Includes
· 3 nights accommodation · Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) · All helicopter rides · Transfer from Banff, returning to Banff and Calgary · Service of guides & use of outdoor wear
Tour Prices
Prices per person in £'s from
Twin 03Jul08-01Sep08 1156 Single 1263 Child Twin 883 Child Single 983
With 24 rooms, all with private facilities, this remote lodge is nestled on the banks of a river with a backdrop of pine forests and towering mountains that can be enjoyed from the outdoor Jacuzzi. Guests swap stories by the fire in the common area, or during the gourmet dinner, served family style around a big table, at the end of each day in the mountains. Other facilities include a games room, climbing wall, sauna, a shop and an extensive wine cellar, rarely found in such a wilderness lodge.
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