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We had such a fantastic time this September visiting the Canadian Rockies, specifically Moraine Lake and Banff (Jasper was closed due to the fires) and are already missing the mountains. We found the guidance from Marc’s company spot on with the accommodations, both of which were perfect for us. Moraine Lake Lodge offered us a feeling of immersion being so close to the lake and trails (canoeing on the lake was our favorite experience overall). We also felt the lodge was very private at the end of the day when most day travelers had left. It was the right balance of rustic and luxury, and we loved being in one of the cabins. It was a good contrast with Fairmont Banff Springs which offered a feeling of grandeur and historical luxury. The vista from our room of the Bow River and mountains was great and we liked exploring the overall hotel and spa. We were happy we chose Moraine over Chateau Lake Louise for a varied experience.
Other highlights:
The private Banff experience with our guides was amazing. I wasn’t sure what to expect with an SUV tour but it exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Tony, was so engaging and we saw beautiful spots and the private lunch at the end was special. We loved doing Marble Canyon as part of this experience and Tony also thought it was a great idea to add it to that outing.
The Banff Gondola, Icewalk on the Glacier, Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary (unique suggestion from Marc’s team), and hiking within Moraine Lake were all great. It was nice to be met at the airport by Min and bringing us bottles of water and making sure we got settled with our rental car and hotel was a nice touch.
Banff as a mountain town was lovely, we especially liked that it hasn’t been taken over by high end stores and felt like a perfect mountain place.
Using Marc’s travel company took the stress out of the whole experience. They listened to our desires, made great suggestions, were easy to coordinate itinerary changes with, and were super helpful with the details. I’d use them again in a heartbeat.
Travelled to British Columbia and visited Whistler and Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. Marc, Cat and Kate’s team created a fantastic trip for us and went above and beyond to make our trip exceptional. The planning with them was fantastic. We had originally planned on visiting the Lake Louise area but Marc detected a lack of enthusiasm and asked the question we’ve never been asked… “What would be your perfect trip?” We gave him our answer and he suggested Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. We looked it up and were convinced.
His company booked the trip and the destinations for us and arranged some great experiences. With that said, on a late Friday afternoon we decided we needed a little something more adventurous and the team got us booked on a Glacier Cave hike/visit when they should have already gone home for the weekend. Can’t say enough about this team.
Now, the trip was incredible. Whistler was fantastic in the summer. Rode the Gondolas, went peak to peak, walked the suspension bridge at the top, hiked and took in the scenic view. Food in town was great. Highly recommend Araxi and Il Caminetto. Took the previously mentioned glacier cave trip. The helicopter trip was fantastic as was the cave adventure. All arranged through Marc’s team.
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort was an out-of-this-world experience—floating sauna docks, floating hot tub docks, land-based hot tubs nestled next to a waterfall, water safaris, deep woods hiking, whales, otters, orcas, dolphins, bears and 5 star restaurant. One dinner was without a doubt Michelin-worthy. Another dinner the dining room prepared the shrimp that I caught. Nine cabins with an eclectic bunch of people. Just a tremendous experience and one I plan on coming back for.
Thank you Wendy for turning us onto this group, and thank you Marc, Cat and Kate for an exceptional experience.
Great trip. Marc was helpful and patient as we discussed the various options and tweaked the itinerary to get it just right. Both guides were very knowledgeable and made our tours special. We were happy with all the hotels and the level of rooms that was recommended. We would recommend Marc’s company to anyone who is traveling to the Canadian Rockies or elsewhere in Canada.
This was a fantastic trip! I’ve been thinking about seeing polar bears for years and imagined traveling in tundra buggies outside of Churchill looking for bears. Thank goodness I reached out to Marc Telio and his team for their help!
Marc suggested a walking safari at a remote camp. He also helped determine the optimal time and best experience based on our interests. It was amazing! The tour is 6 days—4 days at the camp and one day on either end in Winnipeg. We were surprised by a small gift (cookbook, ornament, candle) in our rooms from Marc’s office. The camp is 60 km north of Churchill, we flew in on an 8-passenger plane and saw a polar bear from the air! The entire time we were at the lodge there were 3 bears around the camp. We had so many opportunities to see them from the lodge, from the viewing decks outside, and walking on the tundra. Equipment was provided and very much appreciated for protecting us from the Arctic winds. We were also lucky enough to see an amazing show of the northern lights.
As we were preparing for our trip, our questions were quickly and accurately answered by Kate on Marc’s team. We appreciated their recommendations and support. We are so thankful to have experienced polar bears in the wild with a small group on foot.