CALGARY · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 15 most popular alberta tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Raft the Kicking Horse River near Golden, BC with wetsuit gear, safety coaching, and level options from Gentle to Whitewater Exciter.
Most Popular“We did the Gentle 1 1/2 hour rafting trip. Simon was an amazing guide and made sure that my 11 year old had a fantastic rafting experience!! We will definitely be back for more intense experiences in the future 😉”
Full-day Banff highlights with pickup plus Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, and Banff town, with a winter ice walk.
“We had an amazing first experience, we had Chris as our tour guide and he explained and answered all questions we had and more! We will definitely be coming back during summer to see it again.”
A GPS-triggered smartphone audio drive on Alberta’s Icefields Parkway, with offline playback and audio stops from Jasper to Lake Louise.
“Learning the history of the area plus Jefferson made sure we did not miss any of the good viewpoints. We listened to it twice while driving both directions.”
Lake Louise summer gondola lifts you above Banff scenery, adds the Wildlife Interpretive Centre, and can boost your odds of seeing grizzlies.
“It was bad weather for us so we did not enjoy our gondola ride. We had rain and clouds. So you really didn’t see anything. The only plus was we could go at any time not the time we selected. So that way we could try to go when the rain wasn’t Heavy.”
Door-to-door Calgary Airport shuttle to Banff and Lake Louise. Small group, hotel pickups, timed departures, and practical winter-friendly transport.
“Didn’t show up at the terminal had to book with another company. Couldn’t get ahold of the company..”
Guided adrenaline canyoning at Abraham Lake: rappels, optional slides, and a cool swim. Gear included. About 6 hours.
“My dad and I had a great time with this experience. Our guide Robyn was amazing and knowledgeable! She ensured our safety and answered any questions we had. Highly recommend if you’re into active tour. Also the view of the canyon was amazing! Would love to do similar tour again with this company in the…”
Self-paced GPS audio guide along the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper, with offline directions, glacier stories, and flexible stops.
“Great information , highly recommended. The information provided was useful and helped us navigate our journey better.”
A half-day, small-group tour linking Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with guided shoreline walks, key viewpoints, and easy van logistics.
“Het bezoeken van de 2 meren was fantastisch. Prachtige omgeving weer! Onze gids Jesse was oke, lief en super aardig, maar bracht niet veel extra's in de tour. We hobbelden achter haar aan, niet meer niet minder. Het is dat je zelf niet eenvoudig de meren per auto of RV kan bereiken, anders was dat…”
Kid-focused admission to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Alberta, with tea and dance programming, activity sheets, and a calm family pace.
“I think the entrance should be free for this garden. It is small and there are no flowers in the garden”
One-way Lake Louise to Jasper by bus with expert narration, included lunch, and Glacier Skywalk plus Athabasca Glacier time.
“We would definitely recommend this tour. Our tour guide, Norm, gave us lots of interesting information about the area- stopping whenever wild-life was spotted. The glacier experience and sky walk were both worthwhile, included experiences - and we were also provided with a very good lunch.”
Self-guided smartphone audio drive between Lake Louise and Calgary with flexible stops, offline narration, and fun trivia for a budget-friendly route.
“Narrated information on the area that would have taken much reading to know beforehand. Totally worth it.”
See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in one small-group tour with close drop-offs, short hikes, and glacier-blue views from Banff’s best spots.
“We were the only two people on a shuttle bus that had 12 seats. The driver was very nice and gave us plenty of time at Lake Moraine and Lake Louise.”
Cline River canyoning near Abraham Lake: a 6-hour glacier-water adventure with swift-water training, a 30m rappel, ziplines, and jumps.
“Had an incredible time canyoning with Banff Canyoning at both Abraham Lake and Heart Creek! Each experience was packed with adventure, fun, and a sense of exploration. The guides were fantastic; professional, friendly, and made safety a top priority without ever compromising the excitement. From rappelling down waterfalls to navigating narrow canyon walls, every moment…”
Heli Adrenaline canyoning at Abraham Lake: short helicopter ride, expert guides, full gear, lunch, and a thrilling rope descent.
“Matthiew was an excellent guide, highly knowledgable and personable. In addition to the technical expertise, he is an excellent photographer (even though that was not a required part of the deal!)”
Official SkiByk rentals in Banff for first-timers at Sunshine Village. Helmet included, guided tips, 8-hour day.
“Jayden was a top guy to rent from brought bike to the sunshine village Banff for me. Spent first couple of hours with me ensuring I knew everything.”
Every corner of the mountains, and every way to reach it from the city.
