BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 7 most popular 1-day tours around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
Small-group day trip from Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Marble Canyon, Natural Bridge, and Yoho Park.
“Layse was very knowledgeable and very personable. She provided detailed information, helped with our photography, and was super fun. We had an awesome day!!”
From Banff, ride the Icefields Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier with an Ice Explorer trip, Glacier Skywalk views, and a packed lunch.
“Amazing, Jake did a fab job keeping us entertained during our road trip to the glazier. Lunch picnic was very good. Highly recommend”
Guided hike from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine, plus a picnic at Consolation Lakes. Small group van pickup, 7 hours.
“Great hike from Lake Moraine to Consolation Lake! Jack set a good pace - just slow enough to keep connected with my wife (bad hip). He had excellent advice for what do in Banff after the activity and helped us find our way around. I recommend White Mountain for tours.”
Small-group Yoho day trip from Banff: Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Wapta and Takakkaw Falls, with hot drinks and crampons in winter.
“Pick up bus arrived right on time and we met Patrick, our lovely driver/tour guide for the day. Only six on the tour and was a lovely group. The weather was a bit rubbish for this tour but we all had a great day. Starting at Emerald Lake, Patrick showed us his photography skills!! Natural…”
8-9 hours of Banff highlights with a local guide: Johnston Canyon, Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, and optional Sulphur Gondola.
“I thought we got a good sample of Banff N.P. in one day.”
Calgary to Banff in 10 hours with a guided **Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary** stop, scenic Kananaskis drive, **Minnewanka** and Bow Falls.
“Rick and Dair were fantastic and knew a lot about the areas we visited. Would highly recommend the tour and these guides!!”
One guided day linking Banff and Yoho: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, plus Marble Canyon when needed.
“Steve did a great job today on our trip to the 3 Lakes and Banff Village.He had a lot of knowledge about the area,and presented it in an interesting way,made the day fun,and did a great job driving. I would definitely recommend Steve to be anyone’s next guide!…Thank you Steve!”
