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15 Best Guided Tours Near Calgary

The mountain days worth the early start.

The 15 most popular guided tours near Calgary. The mountain days worth the early start, with prices, run times and who runs each one.

15 Best Guided Tours Near Calgary

Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch - Choosing your Banff hike: four trails, two difficulty levels, one guided day
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Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

4.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

Banff guided hike with lunch for up to 12 people. Pick trails like Moraine Lake, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Six Glaciers.

5.0

“Great communication from this provider. Wonderful day hiking. Positive vibe from knowledgeable guide. Was so impressed by our guide, Tina. She was right on time, excited to share her love of hiking and managed the group well. She had different skill levels of hikers but her pace was good for all and she stopped to…”

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eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program - The mellow warm-up: Vermilion Lakes and the Legacy Trail
Banff, Bike & E-Bike Tours, Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Johnston Canyon Tours, Tour Reviews

eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

5.eBike and Hike Banff to Johnston Canyon small group guided program

Ride an e-bike along Vermilion Lakes and the Bow Valley Parkway, then hike Johnston Canyon to Lower Falls Bridge with a small guide team.

5.0

“Julia was our guide and she was excellent! She was so knowledgeable and nice. She made the day really enjoyable by catering to our every need. The bikes were top notch too. I would highly recommend the tour. If you are lucky, you will get Julia as your guide!”

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Small-Group Guided Via Ferrata Climbing with Banff's Best Views - Explorer route: what you’re actually doing on the wall
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Small-Group Guided Via Ferrata Climbing with Banff’s Best Views

6.Small-Group Guided Via Ferrata Climbing with Banff’s Best Views

Guided Explorer via ferrata in Banff with chairlift access, full safety gear, and jaw-dropping National Park views in a small group.

5.0

“I would not recommend this for anybody without climbing experience or younger pre-teens/teens. The operator was professional and clear with instructions but the difficulty level was clearly shared. Our tour guide Alex was amazing. He shared the instructions well. But once on the rock face my teens had to navigate steep, rocky terrain that I…”

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Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary - The Gear and Safety Setup: PFDs, Paddles, Safety Kit
Calgary, Guided, Private, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whitewater Rafting & Canyoning

Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch - Which Hike You Get Depends On The Day: The Four Signature Options
Banff, Banff National Park Tours, Guided, Guided Hiking Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff - The Memorial, Sunrise, and Vista buttresses: what the climbing feels like
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Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff

10.Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff

Guided half-day via ferrata on Banff Norquay cliffs with chairlift access, suspension bridge crossing, safety gear, and epic Banff views.

5.0

“Easily my favorite activity from our trip! Even my fiance, who is afraid of heights, had an amazing time. Everyone at Norquay was friendly and helpful. Our guide Ben was the best. He made sure everyone was safe and made the whole experience fun. He even made sure to get a few action shots for…”

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Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle - The hike: alpine meadows, lakes, streams, and wildlife breaks
Banff, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tours, Shuttles & Transfers, Tour Reviews

Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle

11.Exclusive Skoki Backcountry Guided Hiking in Lake Louise with Van Shuttle

Guided Skoki backcountry hike from Lake Louise with a van shuttle, lunch included, and expert interpretation—small group, fewer crowds.

5.0

“Margaret and Santiago were fantastic guides. We had an absolutely amazing day and highly recommend the tour. We saw tremendous flora and fauna (hippie sticks and mushrooms, picas and Marmots) and our guys were very knowledgeable about it all. An absolutely beautiful hike.”

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Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour - Banff on wheels: Bow River pathway ride and what you’ll notice
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Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour

12.Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour

Cycle Banff’s Bow River on an e-bike, then hike Sundance Canyon with a small group, plus Cave & Basin park history stops.

5.0

“This was my first E-Bike experience and it was Tony Tiger grrrrrreat! Michelle was patient and encouraging with all 7 of us. She explained everything and modeled what we were to do. The ride was very nice and the stops along the way were perfect for pictures. The hike was nice with more great stops…”

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From Banff: Louise & Moraine Lake Guided Hiking Day Trip - The hike isn’t long, but it does have a climb
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From Banff: Louise & Moraine Lake Guided Hiking Day Trip

13.From Banff: Louise & Moraine Lake Guided Hiking Day Trip

Small-group hike from Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Consolation Lakes, with a guided trek and included picnic lunch.

4.9

“We had a great time on this tour. Our guide Kristi was excellent and took good care of us. We had a small group that consisted of us 3 and 1 other young man. Kristi made sure we were dressed appropriately, the hike was a little rough for the 2 of us that are “older”…”

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway - Route Basics: Drive Lake Louise to Jasper Your Way
Alberta, Audio Tours, Columbia Icefield & Glacier Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway

14.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway

Self-paced GPS audio guide along the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper, with offline directions, glacier stories, and flexible stops.

5.0

“We used the guide for the glacier route. Easy to understand English and interesting information. It really made this road more interesting.Auto-translated”

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1 Day Guided Drumheller Tour: Calgary to Dinosaur Badlands - Horsethief Canyon and the Badlands Viewpoints That Don’t Need Hours
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1 Day Guided Drumheller Tour: Calgary to Dinosaur Badlands

15.1 Day Guided Drumheller Tour: Calgary to Dinosaur Badlands

Calgary to Drumheller day trip with Raj: climb the T. rex, tour the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and walk hoodoos and canyons in a small group.

5.0

“"When booking a tour as a solo traveler, cancellations are a risk. Not with Raj from Rocky Charter! The trip to Drumheller this August was perfect. Raj's professionalism and passion were evident. The itinerary balanced iconic sights with unique, local spots. His historical knowledge and warm personality made the tour feel personal. Raj's dedication is…”

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