BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 10 most popular tours around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
Ride the Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk on real glacier ice, then step onto the glass-bottom Glacier Skywalk. 3 hours.
“Very cool unique experience. Glad we did this! Jackson was a great guide! Very well organized and the center is very nice”
Full-day Banff and Yoho loop from Calgary: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon. Pickup included from $61.
“Our guide Louie was excellent and made the experience even more enjoyable. Absolutely gorgeous views and highly recommended!”
Small-group day trip from Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Icefields Parkway. Pickup, glacier views, smooth driving.
“Long day but it was a good way to see some beautiful glacial lakes. We had gorgeous weather, so that helped.”
Half-day small-group tour from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with easy pickup, expert local storytelling, and big views.
“Trip was great! Jake was awesome. Super knowledgeable. His info about the area was only outdone by his 80’s playlist!”
Guided half-day from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with Fairmont Château time, glacier and Ten Peaks views, and hotel pickup.
“Anick was so interesting and informative. I highly recommend this tour. Great half day out with a great guide.”
Full-day Banff Rockies tour to Columbia Icefields. Includes Ice Explorer ride, Glacier Skywalk, Lake Louise, Peyto, Crowfoot, lunch.
“I wish I could give less stars than one. We booked through viator like we have for many other trips with no issue. Our booking said the pickup was at 8 at our hotel. No where did it say anything about a different time on the app or any of my emails. We waited outside…”
Small-group Banff day tour to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with expedited entry, plus secret wildlife stops. Max 12, about 8 hours.
“Beautiful scenery! Amelia was very informative and allowed us plenty of time at each stop to explore on our own!”
A guided evening safari in Banff National Park at dusk, chasing elk, deer, and more with conservation stories and scenic Bow Valley views.
“Thank you Lucy for the awesome tour! We were lucky to see tons of elk this evening :)”
Stress-free shuttle from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with timed self-guided photo stops and easy walking routes.
“Our tour was amazing! Gentry was the perfect guide!! I will definitely be booking again as long as we can have him as our guide again! :)”
Ride Alberta’s Kananaskis River on a 4-hour rafting tour with 10+ rapids, a race-course section, and gear included for a wet, fun adventure.
“What a fun experience this was!! It’s not like any other water based things i’ve done in the past. It is its own unique experience. Special thank you to our guide Sam as I was really nervous about it & he took those nerves and threw them down the rapids 😂”
