Canadian Rockies & Luxury Train Journey
Destinations
Vancouver | Gold Leaf Train | Kamloops | Jasper | Maligne Valley | Medicine Lake | Spirit Island | Lake Louise | Moraine Lake | Banff
Duration
10 Days, door-to-door
Travel Map
2026 Itinerary
En route / Arrive in Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver, overnight in Vancouver
Meals: None — arrivals day
Explore Vancouver
Explore the city of Vancouver at your leisure. We will provide our top city tour suggestions upon booking.
Accommodations: The Loden
Meals: Breakfast
Gold Leaf Train Experience Day 1
Climb aboard the Gold Leaf cabin of the Rocky Mountain Express en route to Jasper National Park. With our GoldLeaf Service, indulge your senses with gourmet meals prepared by Executive Chefs, and expansive views through the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach to the Canadian Rockies. Stretch your legs and your viewing angles in our bi-level glass-dome coaches. Sink into your spacious seat on the upper level and enjoy meals in the lower-level dining area. Step out onto your exclusive outdoor viewing platform to get closer to the action. Savour every second as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients from the comfort of a dedicated dining room – all the while, sprawling views of the Rocky Mountains will be unfolding right outside your window. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as our Hosts attend to your every need. From entertaining you with stories about passing landmarks to topping up your glass of wine and calling out wildlife sightings, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of. Overnight in Kamloops.
Accommodation: Provided by Rocky Mountain Express in Kamloops
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Gold Leaf Train Experience Day 2
Continue on the train journey of a lifetime in the Gold Leaf Cabin. Arrive in Jasper that evening (time TBD). Transfer to Jasper Park Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Medicine Lake / Maligne Lake / Moose Lake Hike / Spirit Island
Early breakfast before an early departure for our Wildlife tour of Lake Annette and Medicine Lake en route to Maligne Lake.
Mid morning, you’ll either depart for a 90 minute interpretive cruise in a heated, glass-enclosed boat to Spirit Island — OR — take a short hike to aptly named Moose Lake (1 mile out, 1 mile back which is our best chance of spotting the king of the north forest, the moose!) lead by your program director.
Enjoy lunch at a mountain café overlooking the stunning Maligne Lake.
Sit back and enjoy the views of mountains and wildlife as we game-drive back to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for an evening of leisure and delicious dinner. Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge that evening.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Icefields Parkway / Columbia Icefields / Waterfalls / Wildlife
Breakfast is at your leisure before meeting in the Park Lodge lobby and departing onward to Banff via the stunning Icefields Parkway. Explore the Columbia Icefield–– the largest glacial icefield in the North American Rockies.
Depart the glaciers and continue down the Icefields Parkway to arrive in Banff. Check in to “The Castle in the Rockies” — the Fairmont Banff Springs. The rest of the afternoon is to be spent at your leisure on the property where you can enjoy world-class hiking, spa experiences, cultural tours, and even in-resort bowling! Follow up your day with dinner on your own at one of the Banff Springs three fine dining restaurants. Overnight stay at the Banff Springs Lodge.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
CYOA Banff –– From Golfing to Hot Springs – it’s your choice!
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the resort followed by an Open Top Tour of Banff in a vintage-styled 1930’s automobile to experience the wilderness of Banff on all sides. Return to the lodge for a quick lunch and then off to your own adventures in the mountains!
Take time to also pick up a game of golf, a dip in the hot springs, or just enjoy a bit of shopping in the village. With so many activities to choose from, we had to empower you with CHOICE! Review the options below to make your selection for the day and see your Program Director for your customized Itinerary of the day!
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Castle in the Rockies / Iconic Views
Before departing Banff, explore this charming mountain town with a bit of shopping and lunch in the village. Followed by an afternoon transfer to Lake Louise (approximately a one hour drive). Check in at the Château Lake Louise before spending the afternoon exploring the mountain hamlet with activities including shopping, in-house spa services, a stroll by the lake or paddle out by canoe on Lake Louise. Dinner is on your own tonight, so explore Lake Louise’s thriving culinary scene (including three 4-star restaurants located within the Fairmont alone)! Overnight stay at Château Lake Louise.
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast
Moraine Lake / Lake Louise
Rise early for a morning guided walk at the glacier waters of Moraine Lake. Return back to the resort for brunch and the opportunity to enjoy the amenities and activities at this world class destination. Fill your leisure (canoeing, spa, hiking, yoga, shopping, Beehive Hike + tea).
Gather together one final time for a Farewell Dinner at the lodge and toast to our amazing adventure!
WALLSabout Tip: Hikers should consider the trek to the Beehive and the Agnes Tea Hut. If you’re in good shape and hike fast, you can do this hike after your visit to Lake Moraine in the morning. If you take a slower pace and love epic hikes, skip the visit to Moraine Lake in the morning and just conquer this hike!
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
En route home / End of services
Step outside with the sunrise to capture a photo on the iconic lakeshore right out our front door (one of the most photographed views in Canada). Not interested in the lakeview? If time allows, skip the shoreline and opt in for a morning hike to “the lookout”.
As we reach the end of our tour, catch a morning transfer to the city of Calgary for your departing flight home!
END of WALLSabout Services upon arrival to the Calgary International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Destinations
Duration
8 Days, door-to-door
Travel Map
Itinerary
En route / Arrive in Calgary
Greeted upon arrival by a WALLSabout representative and transferred to your luxury accommodation in the heart of Calgary.
START of WALLSabout Services at 8:00 PM briefing in the Palliser Calgary Lobby.
WALLSabout Tip: It’s optional, but we recommend arriving one day early and enjoying the sights in downtown Calgary (Calgary was rated the 7th most livable city in the world in 2023)! We suggest making this booking with us so your stay is seamless, otherwise you might have to change rooms. The extra day includes one additional day/night at our luxury accommodation before the official trip begins, breakfast, with all other activities and meals at your leisure. See your WALLS consultant for details.
Accommodation: Fairmont Palliser Calgary
Rocky Mountain Parkway — one of the most inspiring drives in the world!
7:00 – 9:00 AM –– Enjoy breakfast at your leisure.
9:00 AM departure –– Meet in the lobby of the hotel before embarking via ground transfer to Jasper. Stop in the charming town of Banff for an early lunch, and then onward up the IceFields Parkway (one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world) before arriving at the Jasper Park Lodge.
Late afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the lodge (there is great Shopping, Spa Experiences, and Hiking at your doorstep), or opt in for an optional evening game drive to Lake Annette (minutes from the lodge) to seek out the excellent local Elk sightings!
Return for dinner Jasper Park Lodge (and meet up with the rest of the group arriving by train). Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge that evening.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Medicine Lake / Maligne Lake / Moose Lake Hike / Spirit Island
Early breakfast before an early departure to tour Lake Annette and Medicine Lake en route to Maligne Lake. Followed by a 90-minute interpretive boat cruise to Spirit Island. Enjoy lunch at a mountain café overlooking the stunning Maligne Lake.
Following lunch, we’ll take a short hike to aptly named Moose Lake (1 mile out, 1 mile back – option to stroll by the lake or hang at the café instead). Sit back and enjoy the views of mountains and wildlife as we game-drive back to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for an evening of leisure and delicious dinner. Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge that evening.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Icefields Parkway / Columbia Icefields / Waterfalls / Wildlife
Breakfast is at your leisure before meeting in the Park Lodge lobby and departing to Lake Louise. Head to the lake via the stunning Icefields Parkway. Explore the Columbia Icefield–– the largest glacial icefield in the North American Rockies–– via a 3-hour interpretive glacier walk (or optional tundra buggy ride if you’re not up for a walk).
Depart the glaciers and continue down the Icefields Parkway to arrive in Lake Louise. Check in at the Château Lake Louise before spending the afternoon exploring the mountain hamlet with activities including shopping, horseback riding, in-house spa services, a stroll by the lake or paddle out by canoe on Lake Louise. Enjoy dinner overlooking the lake at sunset. Overnight stay at Château Lake Louise.
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Moraine Lake / Lake Louise
Rise early for a morning guided walk at the glacier waters of Moraine Lake. Return back to the resort for brunch and the opportunity to enjoy the amenities and activities at this world class destination. Fill your leisure (canoeing, horseback riding, spa, hiking, yoga, shopping, Beehive Hike + tea). Dinner is on your own tonight, so explore Lake Louise’s thriving culinary scene (including three 4-star restaurants located within the Fairmont alone)! Return to the Château Lake Louise for a good night’s rest and overnight stay.
WALLSabout Tip: Hikers should consider the trek to the Beehive and the Agnes Tea Hut. If you’re in good shape and hike fast, you can do this hike after your visit to Lake Moraine in the morning. If you take a slower pace and love epic hikes, skip the visit to Moraine Lake in the morning and just conquer this hike!
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Views / Castle in the Rockies
Step outside with the sunrise to capture a photo on the iconic lakeshore right out our front door (one of the most photographed views in Canada). Not interested in the lakeview? Skip the shoreline and opt in for a morning hike to “the lookout”. Trek back into the Château to refresh and pack up for a mid-morning transfer to Banff (approximately a one hour drive).
Upon arrival in Banff, explore this charming mountain town with a bit of shopping before lunch in the village. Afterwards check in at “The Castle in the Rockies” — the Fairmont Banff Springs. The rest of the afternoon is to be spent at leisure on the property where you can enjoy world-class hiking, spa experiences, cultural tours, and even in-resort bowling! Follow up your day with dinner on your own at one of the Banff Springs three fine dining restaurants. Overnight stay at the Banff Springs Lodge.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
CYOA Banff –– From Golfing to Gondolas – it’s your choice!
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the resort followed by an Open Top Tour of Banff in a vintage-styled 1930’s automobile to experience the wilderness of Banff on all sides. Return to the lodge for a quick lunch and then off to your own adventures in the mountains! Opt in for a n afternoon ascent (via Gondola) to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of the town and surroundings. Take time to also pick up a game of golf, a dip in the hot springs, zip down through the mountains via heli-skiing, or just enjoy a bit of last minute shopping in the village . With so many activities to choose from, we had to empower you with CHOICE! Review the options below to make your selection for the day and see your Program Director for your customized Itinerary of the day!
Gather together one final time for a Farewell Dinner at the lodge and toast to our amazing adventure!
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
En route home / End of services
(We recommend the train version of this itinerary if time and budget allows!)
What's Included & Excluded
Price Includes
- All accommodations
- All meals listed on your itinerary
- Full concierge assistance before your trip
- Full services of a WALLSabout™ Program Director during the primary tour (not during extensions)
- Fully guided activities/meetings/exchanges (including all park and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary
- All airport transfers
- Basic coffee/tea/soft drinks/water with included meals
- Local wine at included dinners (1 - 2 glasses)
- All lodge taxes and service charges
- Porterage of one carry on size bag (15 lbs) and one checked sized bag (40 lbs - max size 12"x17"x26")
- Gratuities for lodge staff, waitstaff, airport transfers, and porters (during your primary tour - not during optional extensions or excursions)
Price Excludes
- Personal expenses / items not listed as "included"
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages / speciality beverages not listed as "included"
- International airfare
- Airfare between itineraries
- Guide / Program Director Gratuities
- Laundry Service
- Travel Insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Visas/passports
- Vaccinations
- Optional CYOA Activities/Excursions
Reviews (scroll right to view more)
Our experience with WALLSabout Luxury Travel was simply amazing! From the great care and service before the trip to a perfectly curated and executed itinerary, we were always in great hands with the WALLSabout team. Beyond a first-class safari experience where our highest expectations were exceeded every single day, we really appreciated the attention to conservation and stewardship throughout the trip. That made our trip of a lifetime even more worthwhile--we were proud to travel with WALLSabout and would gladly book with them again in the future!
It’s not just the animals—although they are obviously the star of the show—it was the carefully curated, five-star lodges, all within the parks; the wonderful food; the expertise of the local guides; the truly amazing program director and 24/7 stateside concierge service; the length of the trip (so many safaris are just too short, this one has the luxury of taking you to seven different, distinct locations in Kenya and Tanzania), and the off-the-beaten-path visits to places like Jane Goodall’s chimp sanctuary, the rhino sanctuary that is home to the last two northern white rhinos, a Masai village, and a visit in the Serengeti to a museum devoted to fascinating anthropological discoveries in the area.
And, oh yes, the animals and the scenery, as well as add-ons such as the giraffe and elephant sanctuaries in Nairobi (yes, go!) and gorilla trekking, Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing, and hot air ballooning at sunrise (we regret that we didn’t sign up for those).
Was I skeptical about signing on with a small, stateside travel company? Yes. Was I wrong? Absolutely.
You couldn’t be in better hands with WallsAbout. You get what you pay for, and when it comes to travel in Africa, we thought it was important to truly be looked after and to be given a top-notch experience. We were right!
From the moment we booked to the last day of the trip the team at Wall About were on top of every detail.
We are usually DIY travelers but when we saw the New Zealand itinerary we couldn't resist putting our trust in the Walls team to take the lead and guide us through this beautiful country.
Special features: beautiful accommodations in every location, a program director and drivers who knew the local culture and most efficient routes, exceptional attention to delicious food, and a wide range of activities.
We can't imagine that we could have seen as much of New Zealand in such an enjoyable and relaxing way! Highly recommend!
Our trip was to East Africa Feb. 2025. Phenomenal trip, excellent staff both here and abroad. The program director was easy to travel with and handled everything both planned and unplanned during the trip. The accommodations and meals were excellent. The rather complex travel arrangement were handled without a flaw including a international border crossing. My wife and I are already booking another trip with Wallsabout.
Walls About provided us with the most INCREDIBLE travel experience! Every detail was taken care of - we had luxury accommodations, excellent guides and amazing experiences! We toured Nairobi, summited Kilimanjaro, and visited Zanzibar on our travels! Every bit of the trip was perfect. Walls About's team is exceptional and we can't wait to do another adventure!
My wife and I just returned from a WALLSabout safari in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. What an amazing trip! From the start, the organization of the tour was professional and seamless. WALLSabout thought of everything. We were very well prepared with travel advice and trip information. The Concierge Team was available 24/7 through What's App. They handled all the in-country bookings lodges, travel, meals, programs, tipping, etc. Over the years, WALLSabout has nurtured in country contacts and fine-tuned the trip. The game drives were amazing. Who knew we could be on one ourselves. Our experienced program director brimmed with enthusiasm and kept everything running smoothly. He and the driver guides knew an incredible amount about the parks and where we had the best chances of finding the animals. They took care to set us up for pictures, taking advantage of what nature had to put in front of us, cats, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, rhinos, zebras, hippos, etc. The splendor of the parks was incredible, not to mention Mt Kilimanjaro and Kenya in the distance.
We were 10 travelers split between 2 Toyota Landcruisers with raisable tops. The lodges we stayed at were all upscale. The people of Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda take pride in their animals and want ecotourists to have an unforgettable experience. They could not have been kinder.
WALLSabout blended other activities with the game drives: tour of a Masai village, giraffe, elephant, chimpanzee and rhino sanctuaries, lectures from rangers and an archaeologist (Olduvai Gorge), African dance recitals, a hot air balloon ride, shopping in Arusha.
Hope we get a chance to do another WALLSabout trip. I give it a 10 out of 10.
My husband and I worked with WALLSabout Luxury to plan and experience an epic safari trip to Kenya and Tanzania! Benjamin and associates put together an incredible itinerary for us where we met other like-minded adventure travelers. The attention to detail, responsiveness, and follow-up throughout the trip was extraordinary! They even surprised me with a birthday cake celebration at one of the lodges! We highly recommend WALLSabout Luxury to any traveler looking for a boutique traveling experience that goes above and beyond expectations!
WALLSabout Luxury Travel provided a truly unforgettable one-in-a-lifetime adventure to Africa! Every detail was well thought through & executed.
Our tour director ensured everything ran smoothly. He was very attuned to the needs of each and every person in our group.
The driver/guides were extremely knowledgeable & adept at managing the rough roads…and always seemed to know the best spots for seeing all the different species…getting us super close to all the animals.
The lodgings hand-selected by Benjamin for our different safaris in Kenya & Tanzania each had their own special character.
Our visit to a Maasai village was very emotional & left a lasting impact on me. The women of the village welcomed us with a wonderful tribal dance & warmly shared their culture with us. I was most touched by getting to meet & see the children in their schoolhouse.
The sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I still get goosebumps thinking about how amazing that experience was!
It was comforting to have a 24 hour concierge service for any questions we had during the trip. The team back in Asheville worked diligently & were in frequent contact to pass along necessary logistics/details.
In summary, I highly recommend WALLSabout Luxury Travel for your African Safari. I was so pleased with them, I’m planning on choosing them for my next adventures in Australia & New Zealand in 2026.
It’s been over a month since my husband and I got back from our safari adventure and we still flip through our Shutterfly book and get excited about the amazing things we saw and did. WallsAbout made everyday a “best travel moment” and our drivers and guide were outstanding.
My wife and I found WallsAbout travel by accident and what a great find it was! While in Ashville we walked by the gallery and admired the artwork and told Cassidy how an African Safari was on our bucket list. She told us how they lead these Safaris and as we quickly learned more, we booked the trip and included some close friends who also wanted to go on a trip like this. My wife and I have traveled throughout the US and Europe but mostly on solo trips. This African Safari was our first organized tour and we were apprehensive of who will be on the trip. To our surprise (and I think this happens quite often) everyone on the trip was wonderful and would soon become close friends that we would keep in touch with well after the trip. The trip itself was VERY well organized and our leader Fro was outstanding. I think we were an easy group, but he was not frazzled by anything. He was able to read the group’s feelings and made quick modifications to the schedule based on our needs and how tired or energetic we were. The accommodations were first class and extremely comfortable considering how remote some of the locations were. All of the lodges were right where the action was, and we could often see wildlife right out of our room. Our driver guides were outstanding and both informative and entertaining. They put us in perfect positions to see all of the wildlife and always worked hard to anticipate where the animals would go next so we could be ahead of the other tours. Fro helped us all with our photography skills and this trip helped me rekindle my love for photography. I took thousands of pictures and was able to narrow it down to 3500!! When we got home, we had to buy a new digital picture frame so we could share our experiences with family and friends who visit. We already have a reunion planned with our group and are also planning some trips together in the future. Some in our group have already booked their next WallsAbout adventure. If you are looking for an experience of a lifetime, we strongly suggest WallsAbout for a trip like this.
Benjamin, I have no words, this trip exceeded all expectation and was quite the adventure. It’s going to take me a while to decompress. I’m so grateful to have been able to make this journey with WALLSabout. I couldn’t have been more impressed it was, as I told Fro, a trip of a lifetime. It began with a warm reception both at the airport and hotel and never stopped. Our guides were the greatest, they were so incredibly knowledgeable and attentive in both locations, they wouldn’t stop until we saw it all and we saw it all! The accommodations were amazing and the staff at each location very friendly and helpful. You have done a magnificent job putting this all together. What a beautifully well oiled machine. Your icing on the cake is Fro, this group did not make it easy on him and he handled everything that was thrown his way with ease and grace. I’m so pleased to have taken this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I hope to see you in the very near future.
I love exploring new places but generally opt to book things myself versus going with a tour group. However, going on safari I knew I would have a better experience with a group. So I decided to let WALLSabout take me on this adventure. I’m so glad I did! Every part of this trip was incredible. Benjamin Walls and his team create the most amazing experience. The guides are the very best. The hotels selected for each part of our trip were beyond my expectations. I met so many amazing people I now call friends. I saw every animal I had hoped to see (y’all lions are for real majestic!! I was speechless). I also opted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Because if you’re flying to Tanzania, why not?! It was also a truly incredible experience. The team that led us up the mountain were very experienced and that helped me feel safe. On summit night I started to feel the altitude and was concerned I wasn’t going to be able to make it but our guides knew what to do and continued to check on me to make sure I was still in a place to safely finish the climb. I’m happy to report I made it to the top! Everything about our trip was planned out and taken care of. I enjoyed it so much I decided to sign up to go to New Zealand with WALLSabout in 2023! They’ve made a tour group believer out of me!
I would recommend WallsAbout to anyone interested in experiencing an African Safari. The itinerary is so thoughtfully curated and specialized. I have only glowing comments about the entire trip.
A trip of a lifetime! Returned 10 days ago from our safari in Kenya and Tanzania. Hard to describe how beautiful the scenery and the wildlife were, not to mention the people. We saw the "Big Five" plus many, many more animals and birds.
We stayed at a variety of lodges which was fun. The guides were all first rate and made our experience each day more special than the last. The staff at all the lodges couldn't have done more to make our stays comfortable and safe.
We did the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and the Zanzibar add-ons following the safari portion of the trip and both were more than worth it. Visiting the gorillas was one of the most exciting experiences of my life.
The WALLsabout team in Asheville were on top of all the logistics and details both before and during the trip. Our safari leader Steve was outstanding. He made every effort to get to know each member of the group. He was professional and very knowledgeable, and he was great fun.
Without hesitation, we highly recommend WALLSabout Luxury Travel.
Going through WALLSabout Luxury Travel for our trip to the Canadian Rockies was the best travel decision we ever made. The level of detail and planning from the WALLAbout team was very evident throughout the trip. As someone who is a nervous traveller and sweats the details, I was extremely impressed. We felt well cared for and pampered but never to the point of being intrusive. We were free to explore on our own or take part in a group excursion. Everything about this trip exceeded my expectations. The scenery was beyond amazing from Vancouver to Banff and the hotels and food were exceptional. Going with WALLAbout allowed us to just enjoy the experience and that's the best way to travel.
What an amazing “once in a lifetime” trip! WALLSabout Luxury Travel took care of every detail…unique accommodations, domestic flights, visas, etc. We had excellent drivers/guides and a program director who managed all of the details during our safari. The itinerary was excellent and included up close and personal animal interactions. The concierge staff provided outstanding support before and during this outstanding trip.
My husband and I had the trip of a lifetime with WALLSabout Travel in July 2021. No detail was overlooked for our amazing African Safari. The itinerary was incredible and each day was better than the previous one. Our guide became an instant and lasting friend and we became close with the other travelers in our group. We were personally a little naive about what to expect in Africa and that added to the thrill of the experience. Everything was handled by a huge team of people, making sure our travel was safe and seamless. We totally entrusted WALLSabout travel and they absolutely delivered a dream vacation. The luxury and concierge treatment was top notch, but did not compromise the sense of exhilarating adventure. This is a life-changing trip that is extremely special, it could not have gone any better. I recommend WALLSabout without reservation and hope to travel again with them soon.
Simply put, WALLSabout gave us the trip of a lifetime. Our African safari was perfect in every way. Their attention to detail and customer service was truly amazing. The lodging was breathtaking. Their program director, Fro, has become a lifelong friend. Each day of the safari surpassed the previous. There were countless times my wife and I said “I can’t believe what I’m seeing”! I can’t imagine a better travel experience than what Wallsabout provided.
My husband and I wanted a special trip for our 35th wedding anniversary and WALLSabout Luxury Travel exceeded our expectations. The Wallsabout team's attention to every detail was exceptional. From the places we went, our accommodations, who took care of us and their availability before and during the trip made this trip a very memorable trip. Thank you.
My husband and I travelled with Wallsabout to Eastern Africa for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda followed by a Safari in Kenya & Tanzania. We found our very high expectations to not only be met but exceeded throughout our 18 day African Adventure. The itinerary included multiple National Parks which featured varying climates, geographical, geological and wildlife viewing led by knowledgable guides imparting interesting and relevant information throughout each days excursion. The many cultural experiences from the Rwanda Genocide Museum, the LEAF Global Arts Program, the Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, the Maasai Village, the OlPejeta Conservancy and the Olduvai Gorge archeological site were appreciated, enlightening & fascinating. Steve Harkey, our program director was the consummate professional who tied all the varied and many elements of this amazing trip together. With his considerable talent and extensive experience he insured that all elements of the trip from beginning to end were perfect as we traversed across East Africa. I would highly recommend this once in a lifetime adventure with Wallsabout to those wanting to have a unique and life changing experience.
Where to start!!!!! This trip was beyond our imagination and expectations. From talking about it to booking and finally going, everything was seamless. You could tell that every aspect of this trip had been well thought over. Food and lodging were exceptional and our guides were the best. The extent of their knowledge was amazing, like having a live encyclopedia traveling with you. The sights were mindblowing especially being very lucky to spot rarely seen activities like momma cheetah chasing and catching a gazelle then getting her cub to share the catch. So many amazing moments that will last a lifetime in our memories. This experience was worth every single pennies and then some. Looking forward to another adventure with Wallsabout
We had the most amazing experience on our safari. It truly was a trip of a lifetime. From the pre travel support to the guides and accommodations everything was beautifully curated. Everyday was was a 10 out of 10. We will return again but only with the Wallsabout team. Nothing will ever compare to our experience.
SIMPLY THE BEST VACATION EVER!
My husband and I had been saving for a trip to East Africa for many years. When we stumbled upon Benjamin's gallery in Asheville and realized he had a travel company we were thrilled. He was there at the time and spent 1.5 hours with us "on the fly" to explain where we would go/stay and what to expect. After spending time with him, we signed up on the spot and gave a deposit that day. The trip was simply the BEST vacation I have EVER been on for many reasons. The staff at Walls are top notch, extremely professional and don't miss ANYTHING. They are there to guide you through everything from start to finish. I can't imagine having to plan this magnitude of a trip on my/our own. No detail is overlooked. If you are even remotely thinking of going on a Walls trip please call them for a detailed account of how it all comes together. Would I use Walls again? YOU BET I WOULD and will in the hopefully very near future.
The gorilla trip in Rwanda was an add on. Our driver guide was exceptional, just like the ones in Kenya and Tanzania The gorilla piece in the picturesque Volcanos' National Park was safe and well organized, utilizing trackers, rangers and porters. Groups of 8-10 people were shepherded into the forest to encounter families of mountain gorillas. We were within several yards of them! On the way back we visited the Dianne Fossey/Ellen Degeneres Museum. While in Rwanda, WALLSbout arranged for a visit to the Leafe youth center (art, music and dance to promote educational opportunities for local youth), a tour of the genocide museum in Kigali, a visit to a local village, a dance performance at the Amarembo resort. Dancing and singing is how they express welcome in those countries.
All in all, it was an exotic blend of nature and culture that exceeded our expectations. Add to that a great bunch of fellow travelers.
Amazing company, easy to work with, personalized service, attention to details, and a bucket list trip all describe our spring 2019 safari with WallsAbout Travel. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. I have amazing picturea and fantastic memories. The company owner, Benjamin, who is also a professional photographer has hand picked this trip from the time of year (baby animals including wildebeest calving), itinerary, lodges, local guides to the program director, Fro, with the lovely Aussie accent who was a blast. Maggie is so helpful getting it all set up. Highly recommend!!!
Optional Excursions & Extensions
Explore Vancouver, Calgary, and all your options for additional excursions pre– and post– your time in the Rockies!
Frequently Asked Questions
All hikes are optional, but we would recommend being able to hike a 3-mile moderate hike as a minimum to be able to really enjoy each destination. You can sit out on any of the hikes and there are alternative activities for most of them. However, you will need to be able to get into / out of vehicles, transfers, trains, and easily navigate stairs, and short walks to and from vehicles at a minimum.
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Benjamin Walls
Founder
"The goal with WALLSabout is not a great vacation, the goal is a life changing experience."
Benjamin Walls is an internationally recognized artist, founder of four successful startups, and an ardent conservationist. His dedication to connect people to the natural world has also led to the founding of WALLSabout Luxury Travel. “I believe there’s nothing more inspiring than our last great wild places — my mission is to reconnect people to those places in dynamic fashion. I do that with my artwork in my galleries, but WALLSabout™ is unique because it allows me to curate a three dimensional experience. The goal with WALLSabout is not a great vacation, the goal is a life changing experience."
Kate
Operations Manager | Concierge Team
Emma
Travel Concierge | Concierge Team
WALLSabout Journeys™ are carefully crafted luxury travel itineraries that are hosted by hand-picked local guides. Each trip is scouted and curated by our founder, Benjamin Walls to provide an ideal in-depth experience of various destinations and includes extraordinary accommodations, custom sightseeing tours, private transportation, most (if not all) meals, domestic airfare, and friendly personal service before and during the trip.
“I utilize the tenacity I have developed as an artist to curate our WALLSabout™ itineraries. I omit countless ‘good’ experiences so I can offer an itinerary that is truly special. For me, it’s about not settling for less than exceptional.”
— Benjamin Walls, Founder of WALLSabout™ Travel
Cassidy
Sales Manager
cassidy@benjaminwalls.com
(828) 552-4695
Rebecca
Assistant Gallery Manager
rebecca@benjaminwalls.com
(828) 554-8482
Tyler
WALLS Consultant & Sales Assistant
tyler@benjaminwalls.com
(276) 285-5256
Michelle
WALLS Consultant
michelle@benjaminwalls.com
(276) 286-2856
Charlotte
WALLS Consultant
charlotte@benjaminwalls.com
(828) 552-2115
Sarah
WALLS Consultant
sarah@benjaminwalls.com
(423) 427-6177
Katelyn
WALLS Consultant
katelyn@benjaminwalls.com
(828) 552-4696
Jalie
WALLS Consultant
jalie@benjaminwalls.com
(828) 554-2151
Benjamin's hand-picked guides. They aren't just good - they're the best.
WALLSabout™ Journeys are carefully crafted luxury travel itineraries that are hosted by hand-picked local guides. Each trip is scouted and curated by our founder, Benjamin Walls to provide an ideal in-depth experience of various destinations and includes exceptional accommodations, custom sightseeing tours, private transportation, and friendly personal service before and during the trip.
Our extraordinary guides play a key role in making this the trip of lifetime, and have worked extensively with Benjamin Walls and WALLSabout to make it so!
