Itinerary
- Day 1
Calgary to Banff
You'll arrive in Calgary and transfer to Banff National Park, which sits right in the Canadian Rockies. Once you're settled, the evening is yours to do what you like. Take a scenic hike if you're feeling active, check out one of the local museums, or just relax and soak in the views of snow-covered mountains from town.
Optional Activities
- Scenic hikes in Banff
- Visit museums
- Explore Banff town and attractions
Landmarks Banff National Park - Day 2
Banff
A guided 3-hour history and wildlife tour takes you through Banff's key landmarks and historic spots. You'll learn about the Cave & Basin National Historic Site and how it led to the park's discovery. Along the way, watch for wildlife and see how animals adapt to survive the harsh winter conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover Banff and its Wildlife guided tour (3 hours)
Landmarks Cave & Basin National Historic Site - Day 3
Banff
Start with a relaxed morning in Banff, then head to Sunshine Village Ski Resort in the afternoon for a guided snowshoeing trip. Ride the gondola and chairlift up above the trees, and from there you'll hike through pristine winter backcountry with a professional guide showing you the mountain landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Snowshoeing on Top of the World guided tour (4.5 hours) at Sunshine Village Ski Resort and Sunshine Meadows
Landmarks Sunshine Village Ski Resort Sunshine Meadows - Day 4
Banff
You have a full day to spend however you want in Banff. Ride the Banff Gondola for high-altitude views, relax in the hot springs on Sulphur Mountain, or stroll through Banff Avenue checking out shops and grabbing a meal. If you're interested, you can book a full day guided snowmobile tour as an add-on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Banff Gondola ride
- Sulphur mountain hot springs
- Shopping and dining on Banff Avenue
- Paradise Basin full day snowmobile tour including transfers (9-10 hours) - guided snowmobile adventure through old-growth forests, visit remnants of early 1900s Silver Mining town, ride to 8000 feet elevation, spot wildlife, photograph frozen waterfall, enjoy lunch at mountain cabin, explore Paradise Basin
Landmarks Banff Gondola Sulphur Mountain Banff Avenue Paradise Basin - Day 5
Banff
Travel along Bow Valley Parkway, which is known for wildlife spotting, so keep an eye out for wolves, moose, elk, and coyotes. Later, you'll head to Johnston Canyon for a 4-hour guided ice walk. You'll wear ice-cleats and walk along steel catwalks built right into the frozen canyon walls to see natural ice formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Johnston Canyon IceWalk guided tour (4 hours)
Landmarks Johnston Canyon Bow Valley Parkway - Day 6
Banff to Calgary
Your last morning in Banff gives you a bit of time before you transfer back to Calgary and leave the national park. As you head out, you'll reflect on the mountain scenery and outdoor experiences from the past few days in the Canadian Rockies.
- Meals
- Breakfast
