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Rockies: Day Trip to Banff and Lake louise
About this tour
Banff & Lake Louise Day Trip – Iconic Rockies Adventure
Dates: August 10 & 19, 2026
Experience the best of the Canadian Rockies in one unforgettable day! Visit the world-famous Lake Louise with its turquoise waters and majestic peaks, explore the charming town of Banff, and enjoy a scenic gondola ride to a mountain-top restaurant for dinner with panoramic views. From breathtaking landscapes to iconic landmarks, this day trip is the perfect way to discover the beauty and history of Banff National Park.
Trip highlights
- Lake Louise Visit – Stroll along the lakeshore and admire the iconic Chateau Lake Louise.
- Banff Sightseeing Tour – See Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, Cascade Gardens, and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
- Banff Gondola Ride – Soar to 7,486 ft for 360° views of six mountain ranges.
- Mountain-Top Dining – Enjoy dinner with spectacular views over Banff and the Bow Valley.
- Scenic Drive Through the Rockies – Pass through Canmore and marvel at the stunning landscapes.
Day by day
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Day 1 Morning Activities
This morning you will receive a pick up and start your day trip adventure into the majestic Canadian Rockies to Banff National Park. ETA of bus departure: 9:00am
Drive past the scenic town of Canmore, and arrive to our first stop at the iconic Lake Louise. Lake Louise, located within Banff National Park is known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks. See the famous picturesque lake and Chateau Lake Louise that overlooks it. Enjoy a walk around the lakeshore and enjoy time for a bite to eat in the Village of Lake Louise before we head to the town of Banff.
Banff is at the center of Canada’s first National Park, nestled high in the Canadian Rockies. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, Banff was intended to be a tourist town from its inception. The Park’s first superintendent, George Stewart, even oriented the town’s first street so it offered the best possible view of Cascade Mountain. With easy access to pristine wilderness, outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping landscapes, and vibrant history, there are many places to visit in Banff.
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Day 2 Afternoon Activities
Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff including Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, Cascade Garden, the Trading Post, and the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Next, you will experience the Banff Gondola as you sit back, relax and marvel at the unsurpassed view of Banff, the Bow Valley, and a 360-degree view of six scenic mountain ranges from 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level. Dinner will be on the mountain top restaurant for a dining experience high above and overlooking Banff.
We return to Calgary this evening.
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What's included
- Round-trip transportation from Calgary
- National Park fees
- Banff sightseeing tour
- Banff Gondola admission
- Dinner at the mountain-top restaurant
- Professional Tour Leader
- Local tax - GST
What's not included
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
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