August 5-13, 2025
Join Costa Rica Kosher Adventures for your mountain getaway at Banff Rocky Mountain Resort - relaxing and cozy cabins surrounded by the glorious scenery of Canada's oldest national park. The hotel is situated on the edge of Banff township, with an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, fitness club and children's playground, basketball, squash and tennis courts.
Sample itinerary:
Itinerary*
OPTIONAL PRE-TOUR Jewish Calgary
Additional price of $350/adult, $200/child (sharing room with 2 adults)
Monday, August 4: Arrive at Calgary International Airport. Transfer to local hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Tuesday, August 5: Visit the current Shul, the Historic Synagogue on the Prairie. Lunch and tour at JCC. Transfer to Banff and the main adventure tour begins with dinner and orientation.
Tuesday, August 5: Arrival Day
Fly into Calgary International Airport
Drive to Hotel, Dinner & orientation
Wednesday, August 6: Explore Lake Louise
Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: On this sightseeing tour you will visit the “Jewel of the Canadian Rockies,” Lake Louise & the world renowned Moraine Lake - Both are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you will have time to take photos and explore their shorelines - Learn about local mountaineering history and how a tragic accident at Lake Louise shaped Canadian mountain culture. Finally, hike to a viewpoint in the Valley of Ten Peaks overlooking Moraine Lake. (Duration: 4 hours)
Tour Highlights:
- Bow Valley Parkway
- Castle Mountain
- Lake Louise
- Chateau Lake Louise
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Moraine Lake
Thursday, August 7: Whitewater Rafting Adventure, Kananaskis River
Enjoy a beautiful mountain river located along the front ranges of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. The river tour is rated as Grade 2 to 3 and is an excellent experience for families and friends. The tour is a river experience the whole family can enjoy. (Duration: 4 - 5 hours)
Friday, August 8: Cave & Basin Trail Hike + Tour Banff
Our main tour this morning is an epic Cave and Basin trail hike - you don’t want to miss this experience.
Afternoon - explore the area on your own! Check out museums, try optional adventures not on the itinerary & stroll the cute and quaint streets of Banff.
Possible exhibits to see:
- Banff Park Museum National Historic Site: A historic site in Banff National Park, known for its collection of preserved wildlife specimens showcasing the region’s natural history
- Wythe Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Banff center for the Arts & Creativity
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Buffalo Nations Museum
Prepare for Shabbat. Shabbat officially starts at 8:57 PM
Shul will be located in the hotel, with a minyan & a Sefer Torah.
Saturday, August 9: Shabbat in the Rockies
Enjoy a restful Shabbat in the Canadian Rockies. Shul and meals at the hotel.
A short nature walk with a guide will be conducted in the afternoon.
Shabbat ends at 10:13 PM
Sunday, August 10: Sunshine Meadows Tour
The Sunshine Meadows are known by many as the most stunning alpine setting in the Canadian Rockies. Situated at an average elevation of 7,300 feet, the meadows straddle the Continental Divide and the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by some of the Rockies’ highest peaks, the unobstructed views are amazing. Wildlife abounds in the meadows, and the brilliance of the summer flowers guarantee spectacular scenery. We will spend the day on “top of the world” and away from the crowds. A network of gentle trails wind their way through the Meadows and offer a range of walking for all abilities; from easy strolls, to challenging hikes.
Time at meadows is approximately 4 hours. Depart at 10:00 AM and return at approximately 4:00 PM. Group will be divided into the following categories:
1) Easy guided walk
2) Moderate guided hike
2) Moderate guided hike
Monday, August 11: Colombia Icefield Glacier Tour
Embark on a full-day tour along Icefields Parkway, a 232-kilometer (144-mile) scenic drive, to Columbia Icefield. Explore Peyto Lake and Bow Lake in the Canadian Rockies. Mount giant tractors to explore the icefields. We will then stop at the confluence of the Cline River and Waterfalls Creek to explore the wild beauty of this region on foot, hiking to the Twin Falls waterfall.
Tuesday, August 12: Horseback Wilderness Adventure, Kananaskis Country OR Banff Gondola
OPTION 1: Discover the adventure and serenity of a Canadian tradition, a trail ride in the Rockies! Observe pristine views, flowering alpine meadows and abundant wildlife. You will experience amazing views as we explore the Rockies by horseback. (Duration: 4 hours)
OPTION 2: Banff Gondola - a softer adventure option.
Wednesday, August 13: Departure
Depart to Calgary International Airport.
Thank you for joining a CRKA tour! We hope to see you again soon.
Rates & Details
Pricing: Adult $4,850 per person (2 people per room).
Single Supplement $800. Child (in room with 2 adults) $2,500.
Tips $200 per adult.
Single Supplement $800. Child (in room with 2 adults) $2,500.
Tips $200 per adult.
Price includes: All tours, entrance fees and airport transfers.
* Tour subject to change.
* Tour subject to change.
Book now or contact us for more details. Limited spaces available!