CALGARY · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The mountain days worth the early start.
The 15 most popular banff national park tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
See Moraine, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon in one full-day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore.
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Small-group Banff day tour from Calgary with Lake Louise, seasonal stops like Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon, hotel pickup, and crampons.
“Our original reservation was for December 8th but we were unable to make it that day due to our flight being delayed! I messaged the Host (Tito) and he gladly rescheduled us for the next day! Very nice and accommodating. Our tour guide Teddy was also amazing! He was very informative and friendly and we…”
A guided half-day Banff tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with smooth pickup, small-group pacing, and big turquoise views.
“Overall experience was wonderful! Had the pleasure of having Ray as our guide and he had great stories along the way and tips for what to do at each spot.”
Premium small-group Banff day trip from Calgary with Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, and summer-only Moraine Lake Rockpile, plus park entry.
“Great experience! Gordon did a great job communicating prior to the departure and then keeping everyone together and on time.”
A 1-hour horseback ride along Banff’s Bow River with mountain views, basic riding lessons, and a pass by Cave and Basin.
Small-group Banff day to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with expedited entry, wildlife-driven stops, and secret viewpoints near the park.
“Taylor was great! Very knowledgeable, engaging and you can really tell he loves his job! Would def recommend!”
From Calgary or Banff, see Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Johnston Canyon ice walks with a local guide, skip-line access, and crampons.
One full day covering Banff and Yoho lakes like Moraine, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, plus Banff Avenue or Bow Falls.
“it was amazing, well planned ans we had a lot if fun. Jackson was an amazing and fun tour guide, really accommodating and understanding too.”
See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, plus Banff town breaks on a guided full-day tour from Calgary or Banff.
“Although I enjoyed the sites listed in this tour, I was disappointed that crampons/ice cleats were not provided for Johnston Canyon as mentioned in the Overview of this tour listing. Several areas of the Johnston Canyon site were slick due to some snow over the past few days. Due to the slickness, many of us…”
1-hour horseback ride in Banff with Bow Falls views and Spray River crossings, including a helmet, guides, and basic instruction for every rider.
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a Big Canoe with a guide, wildlife spotting, and an easy upstream push for views near downtown Banff.
“What a great way to casually paddle up the Bow River and take in the beautiful mountains, trees and wildlife. Our tour guide, Cam, was fabulous, providing great information about the area and the wildlife. He pointed out an elk, an osprey, a loon and some geese. I would highly recommend this canoe tour to…”
A 90-minute easy Bow River canoe tour through Banff National Park, with expert guides, wildlife spotting, and views of the Rockies.
One 10-hour day from Calgary: Johnston Canyon catwalks, Emerald and Natural Bridge, Moraine and Lake Louise, Banff Avenue.
“My husband and I had so much fun seeing several of the beautiful places Banff has to offer. We’d do it again in a heartbeat. Everywhere was fast paced with lots of walking and exactly what we were looking for. Arun was extremely knowledgable, so we learned a ton along the way. He’s also knows…”
Full-day Banff highlights with pickup plus Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, and Banff town, with a winter ice walk.
“Curtis What's awesome? He chucked in with us the day before. He explained everything very clearly pointed out all the sites. When there was a small concern about a light coming on - we swapped out buses,(safety first) He was pleasant, positive and professional. I cannot recommend this tour enough”
Small-group Banff day trip from Calgary/Canmore with Two Jack, Minnewanka, Banff town, Bow Falls, Lake Louise and guide humor.
Every corner of the mountains, and every way to reach it from the city.
