From Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park Premium Day Trip
Before you book
- Pickup areas, as listed: Downtown, Northwest Calgary, Northeast Calgary, Banff Trail and Canmore, at select hotels (and Airbnbs in Canmore); you can also leave the tour in Banff at the end. Groups are at most 12 in a 15-passenger vehicle. Park entry and drinking water are included.
- The listing's day: a coffee stop in Canmore, Lake Louise (up to 90 minutes in winter and 120 in summer), two hours in Banff, Bow Falls, Two Jack Lake and 30 minutes at Lake Minnewanka. Not included: meals, and extras such as canoe rental, winter sleigh rides, skate rental and the gondola.
- The Lake Minnewanka Trail has been closed since 16 September 2026, until further notice, because of black bears, and the hikes to the Lake Louise teahouses are not safe from November to mid-May because of avalanche hazard (Parks Canada). The listing adapts its stops to traffic, weather and the park's seasons.
- The day runs rain or shine. Not suitable for children under 4; no drones. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”.
About This Experience
A day for up to 12 guests from Calgary or Canmore hotels to Lake Louise, the town of Banff, Bow Falls, Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka, with free time in Banff, park entry included and an optional Banff drop-off.
Highlights
- Time to canoe, hike and visit the chateau, plus stunning photo stops
- Hotel pick‑up in Calgary and Canmore with drop‑offs in Banff if require
- Intimate small‑group journeys, enriched by attentive service and spirited humour
- Discover the charming Town of Banff with time to shop, and dine
What's Included
- ✓ Pickup and drop-off at select hotels in Calgary
- ✓ Pickup and drop-off at select hotels/Airbnb's in Canmore
- ✓ Guided Transportation, not a shuttle
- ✓ Videos and photos (on request the guide cant take your photo or make a video for you)
- ✓ Park access included
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Banff drop-off available at the end of the experience, better than transfers, get a full day tour instead
- ✓ Space for luggage (tell the operator ahead of time)
Not Included
- Additional activities
- Lodging
- Travelers Insurance
- Meals
- Activities: Canoe rental, Horse sleigh ride during winter, ice skate rentals, Gondola, etc.
Good to Know
- This tour will take place rain or shine unless roads are closed, an apocalyptic storm is or will happen, or the temperature is -50 Celsius
- The itinerary is just a guide. The stops will be adapted and adjusted according to traffic, weather, and park's seasons.
- Hiking available at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake during summer, there are a couple of trail options at each lake. If you have hiking shoes/boots, wear them if not, not to worry, they are not mandatory.
