Private Day Tours
Banff National Park Day Tour from Calgary
Starting from the location of your choice in Calgary, your tour guide will pick you up and the adventure out to Banff National Park begins. Following the 1 hour drive out to Banff your tour guide will show you all of the must-see locations within Banff National Park including two of the most famous lakes in Canada, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. The Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain is available as an add-on to this tour.
About this tour
- Guided tour of Banff with an interpretive guide (10 hours total)
- Private vehicle (up to 9 people)
- Pick up and drop off from Calgary and surrounding areas are available
- Banff National Park entrance fees
- Guided tour to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake with free time
- Banff Gondola Admission (Optional add-on)
- Lunch stop (meal not included)
- Tips (not included)
Day Trip to Banff from Calgary Itinerary
Your full-day private tour starts in Calgary, and you’ll experience the changing landscape from prairie to mountains, on this one-hour drive to Banff National Park.
In Banff, you’ll stop for extraordinary views and photos at Surprise Corner, learn about the wind-shaped Hoodoos, and feel the spray from powerful Bow Falls. You may choose to stop for a lunch break on Banff Avenue or we can grab something to go for those who want to maximize their time in the mountains.
*While in Banff, we strongly suggest including the optional Banff Gondola add-on. At the top of Sulphur Mountain, you can visit the Banff Interpretive Center, take a walk along the boardwalk where you can see the entirety of the Bow Valley, or enjoy a meal at one of the three dining options.
From Banff, you will continue to head west to the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies; Lake Louise. You’ll have some free time to explore the majestic lake before visiting the postcard of Canada; Moraine Lake.
At the end of your tour, your guide will drop you off in the location of your choice; Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise.
Our private tours can also include a variety of additional activities by request, such as: river floating, whitewater rafting, Banff Upper Hot Springs, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, or an alpine helicopter ride. Please let us know of any changes you would like to make prior to booking your tour.