Banff National Park: Experience The Unseen Canadian Rockies
4.9
382 Ratings
Canmore
Experience the unseen beauty of Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Explore breathtaking sites, encounter unique wildlife, and enjoy the charm of Banff town. Join us for an unforgettable mountain adventure!
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canmore - My favourite mountain town and area before Banff during winter months (not summer). Great place to meet the locals, grab some java and do a few stops in the area.

On the way from Calgary to this point we will learn about the Canadian Rockies and why they are such a world renown stop for domestic and international travelers.

Before we get to Canmore there will be a few stops to get you accustom to our local weather conditions but also to see how much the entire region has to offer before you get to Banff National Park.

Great points of interest along the way and a few “favourite secrete spots” to share with our small group!

  • Lake Minnewanka - This is one of my favourite stops, the lake offers so much to do and see. You’ll fall in love with it!
  • Banff - The town of Banff is where we might have a quick dinner and you get to spend some time and money shopping for those unique souvenirs you just can’t help taking home to remember your trip years down the road.

We’ll also check out the Banff Springs Hotel which is over 130 years old and a big part of the local history. Great photo opportunities here!

  • Castle Mountain - We will stop at a couple amazing lookouts where history meets nature in a spectacular mountain display.

We might find some wildlife and you might have to learn the moose call!

  • Lake Louise - Depending on group dynamic, we might do a short hike here. Spend time at the ice rink during winter, checkout the Chateau Lake Louise hotel and take unbelievable photos to make your friends jealous and to make sure you take an unforgettable memory home with you!
  • Moraine Lake - During the summer months we’ll stop at Moraine Lake instead of Kananaskis and Castle Mountain
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Park entrance
  • Ice cleats for shoes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Gondola, boats, cruise or any other extra activity not listed in the tour description
  • Meals are NOT included
Additional Information

There is no written script on this day! Every stop will wow you more than the previous one.

You will be laughing and enjoying the ride in between every incredible site, you will see unique wildlife, and will also have time to explore on your own at every stop. Lunch will be at the town of Banff where you could also enjoy a bit of shopping if you like, or you could get a great photo with Bigfoot (Sasquatch), or explore the town.

Our stops will include all the main sites such as Lake Minnewanka, the Town of Banff, as well as a scenic area of Kananaskis Provincial Park, and a bit of Canmore (or Moraine Lake during summer). Of course Lake Louise will definitely show off its natural glamour AMAZING! And the best places are our secret spots and a few stops in between each destination.

One thing is for sure, YOU will love the entire day in the Canadian Rockies. This trip is all about wowing you and hearing ahs and ohs all day long, come join us in this mountain adventure, you’ll love it!

Location
Canmore
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angelica_g
Apr 21, 2024
Murray is simply the best! - Murray was a wonderful guide and the entire trip was very pleasant. He made sure to create a super positive vibe and everyone in the group really blended in. The fact that it’s a small group also made the experience great. In my group there were people from Canada, Brazil, US, Australia and Ukraine. It was an amazing experience! Thanks, Murray!
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Daniellehh4799vk
Apr 20, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Murray was a wonderful tour guide, very informative and entertaining. Great tour all around - amazing service. Beautiful views. 100% recommend if you want to explore Banff for the day.
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Mirella_d
Apr 15, 2024
Good decision - I really loved my adventure with Gordon :) The best photographer and tour guide! I will be back in September for sure!
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Gabrielav
Apr 14, 2024
Lifetime experience - Gordon was a great guide, very knowledgeable and he assured that everyone enjoyed the tour. The small group is a huge advantage as you will have a personalized experience. Don't miss the gondola , that was our "wow" factor . Strongly recommended.
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Carolyn_m
Apr 12, 2024
Well worth the cost!! - Murray was a great driver and knew exactly where to take us for the most beautiful views and he could tell us about everything along the way.
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Fabianrl8613ew
Apr 10, 2024
An amazing day in the Banff National Park - This tour was amazing. Our tour guide was Gordon and he is such a fantastic guide. He gave as so many nice information and he was so funny at the same time. He even showed us a phenomenal extra spot which wasn’t planed in the beginning. A big thanks to Gordon who made it a very special day and a nice memory. I will definitely do the tour again in the summer. Huge recommendation.
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Georgina_k
Apr 7, 2024
10/10 - Murray was an amazing tour guide! Very informative and answered any questions we had. This tour covers so much in just 1 day with the perfect stopping time at each place. Nothing felt too much or too little. I would definitely recommend!
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Andrewpj124ff
Apr 4, 2024
Money well spent - An amazing day spent exploring beautiful natural scenery with an experienced knowledgeable guide who knew all the best vantage points
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Umeshchandrap2019
Apr 4, 2024
Canada’s Beautiful Place I visited - Best Natural Views and Beautiful place for all and Summer is very much suitable for all. Rocky Mountain and lake are so beautiful .
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Q6202cbalvaroa
Apr 2, 2024
I would do it again! - We visited so many places! Great tour guide! Definitely worth it if you are travelling solo or with friends and want to visit almost everything in one day!
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