Calgary · BANFF NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIPS FROM CALGARY
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Banff is ninety minutes west and worth every one. Here are the best Banff day trips from Calgary, ranked: what each itinerary covers between the town, the gondola and the lakes, how long you get on the ground, current prices, and which tours leave room to slow down.
Premium small-group Banff day trip with hotel pickup, Lake Louise and seasonal stops, expert guiding, and photo-friendly timing for one full day.
“Exceptional service! Super Mario treated us like family. He was also a great photographer! Excellent day trip.”
Small-group Banff day trip from Calgary with park entry, bottled water, and major stops like Lake Louise and seasonal Moraine views.
“Awesome experience to remember!Our tour guide showed us a lot of stunning views! He is very knowledgeable about the history of the city!”
10-hour Banff National Park day trip from Calgary or Canmore with Johnston Canyon ice walks, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Banff Town.
“Great trip!! Louis was the best and very informative! Definitely recommend!”
Banff and Yoho lakes tour from Calgary: Moraine or Marble Canyon, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, plus Banff town time.
“Well worth it! Ivan was a wonderful guide and driver. Spectacular views!!! Beautiful, majestic lakes!”
Full-day Banff tour linking Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, and Banff Avenue, with seasonal lake tickets and winter crampons.
“Excellent small group tour full of relevant information, great locations and plenty of time at each stop.”
Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald & Johnston Canyon in one 10-hour loop with winter-friendly sights, included tickets, and small-group comfort.
“This experience was amazing and our guide, Arun, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour provides snow cleats, wear them as it gets slippery as you enter into your destination. Another nice thing about this tour was that we seemed to arrive at every destination before the other busses arrived. It gave us time to enjoy each sight without large amounts of people. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Banff day trip from Calgary or Canmore with hotel pickup, Two Jack Lake, Minnewanka, Banff town, Bow Falls, Lake Louise.
“It was great tour. The bus was clean, kept the tour on schedule and Murray, our guide, was fantastic!”
Stress-free Banff day from Calgary: Sulphur Mountain views, Johnston Canyon waterfalls, and quick photo stops, plus town free time.
“It was a great day seeing Banff and exploring without having to drive ans with Allan narrating. Had an awesome time!”
A full-day Banff highlights trip from Calgary: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (summer shuttle), Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Hoodoos, and time in town.
“This was an amazing tour. I would highly recommend it. Habib was friendly, educational and very pleasant. Johnston Canyon is definitely a must see, Lake Louise was beautiful and Banff was a fun town. The extra stops were great for photos and we will be back to do more exploring.”
Banff National Park highlights with Bow Falls, optional Banff Gondola, and the Johnston Canyon boardwalk walk from Calgary or Banff.
“Best tour to cover the Banff Gondola ride and new locations eg Johnston Canyon walk. The tour driver helps you get the Gondola tickets at discounted/Group ticket prices. An option to have a food break in Banff Town should get included.”
Small-group day trip to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with expedited entry, local guides, and classic Banff photo stops from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff.
“My wife and I had a great day with Steven. We are in our seventies and we’re worried about having to keep up with a younger group. Steven made sure we would be set up for great photo opportunities. Overall, a good trip. These folks take good care to make sure you are well informed and have a good time.”
Small-group Banff day trip from Calgary with Sulphur Mountain gondola, Banff Avenue, Lake Louise and Canmore; comfy pickup included.
“We saw numerous beautiful landmarks but our tour guide Gordon was the highlight of the trip! He offered in depth knowledge about the land consistently throughout the tour. I would book with Banff Day Tours in the future.”
Two days in Banff and the Columbia Icefield: Johnston Canyon, Hoodoos, optional Banff Gondola, and an Ice Explorer ride from Calgary.
“It was a great experience in Jasper and the Icefield. Lots of beautiful views. Definitely something we will be talking for a while. Lisa and James, our tour guide and driver did an amazing job. Lisa was able to balance the tour in Chinese and EnRead more”
Private full-day Banff and Lake Louise tour from Calgary with Johnston Canyon Ice Walk, classic photo stops, and Banff Avenue time.
“We did this tour in August last year. We booked last minute after flight problems changed our plans. We are so glad we managed to book this tour. Ian was our guide. He did an excellent job. We got to see a number of different sites. We loved the hike at Johnston canyon. I hope we get the chance to visit Banff again.”
Day tour from Calgary to Moraine, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Banff Town with pickup and included tickets.
“Our tour guide Chris was great....very hospitable. knowledgeable...polite and very helpful...made our tour fun...”
