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- The best Canadian Rocky tours
- Canadian Rockies Tours and Vacation Packages Reviews
- Travel Canadian Rockies your way
- Top operators in Canadian Rockies
- Best places to start your Canadian Rockies tour
- Discover Canadian Rockies tours for every budget
- Canadian Rockies tours for every group
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The best Canadian Rocky tours
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Canadian Rockies Express
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was illuminating to see the beauty and natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.”
William, traveled in August 2022
Mountain vistas await at Banff National Park and Lake Louise, complemented by lodge accommodations. The tour includes wine tasting in Okanagan Valley, visits to Whistler's Olympic village, and cultural insights at Squamish Lil'wat Centre.
Duration 8 days Destinations Calgary, Banff National Park, Golden, Kelowna, Whistler, Vancouver Age Range 12 to 70 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From
- US$2,649
Rockies Summer Classic Tour
173 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I was blown away by the beauty and picturesque landscapes of this country. Highly recommend discover Canada tours.”
Kristy, traveled in October 2024
The Rockies showcase their finest at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Banff National Park. Guests can opt for Banff Gondola rides and Columbia Icefields tours while staying in mountain lodges with 4.3+ reviews.
Duration 4 days Destinations Vancouver, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Glacier National Park of Canada, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Valemount, Kamloops Age Range 6 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover Canada Tours From
- US$718
Rockies Classic Summer Tour
63 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour guide and driver are all excellent.”
Yi, traveled in June 2023
Canadian Rockies reveal their finest views at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Rogers Pass Summit. The journey features wine tasting in Kelowna, optional Banff Gondola ride, and stays in Revelstoke, downtown Banff, and Valemount.
Duration 4 days Destinations Vancouver, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Glacier National Park of Canada, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Valemount Age Range 6 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator West Trek Tours Inc. From
- US$718
Coho - Explore Banff & Jasper National Parks
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Super knowledgeable about everything and really sweet. She always tried to show us the best views and picture spots.”
Robyn, traveled in June 2024
The Rockies unfold from Lake Louise to Jasper National Park. Turquoise waters of Moraine Lake, Athabasca Glacier hikes, and the powerful Athabasca Falls await. Wilderness hostels provide accommodation with campfires under starlit skies.
Duration 4 days Destinations Vancouver, Hope, Penticton, Kelowna, Craigellachie, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Moose Travel Network From
- US$1,046
7-Day Rockies Adventure: Discover 5 Iconic National Parks in Canada – Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay & Waterton
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was fabulous. I've already recommended your tour to other people.”
Jackie, traveled in July 2022
Canadian Rockies showcase their grandeur at Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefield, and Lake Louise. Accommodations at Banff Aspen Lodge and Whistlers Inn complement optional activities like Banff Gondola and Ice Explorer tours.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Jasper, Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Banff National Park Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English, Chinese Operator Calgary Tours From $1,670
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Canadian Rockies Tours and Vacation Packages Reviews
- Canadian Rockies Express
Itinerary was great, scenery was beautiful, and our guide was fun. I was the only male in the group with my wife and 11 other females and it worked out fine. Everyone was very congenial, and the diversity of the group added to the experience. Only thing I would change would be the accommodations in Vancouver. While the hotel was fine it was very far from the downtown and sights, so we spent most of our time the last day in the van in traffic. Overall, it was a fantastic trip.
- Rockies Summer Classic Tour
The tour was great, hotels were nice especially the Banff location. Our tour guide, Becky was wonderful. The biggest down side is that it is a ton of riding on the bus. There is not much time at each spot, for instance we did not even get offered to canoe on Lake Louis. Definitely, do the extra excursions, they were the most fun for my family of 5, including 3 teenagers.
- Rockies Summer Classic Tour
The itinerary was well prepared and the two guys (Christopher & Joanna) were both fantastic. Christopher did such an amazing track of checking in with everyone, keeping track, and making us all feel safe and looked after. Thank you for a fabulous experience.
Travel Canadian Rockies your way
Glistening glaciers, cascading waterfalls and emerald lakes are what awaits you in the pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. Hiking the alpine scenery of Alberta creates a great contrast to partying in the lively streets of Vancouver, making the Rocky Mountains a real highlight of Canada.
See all Hiking & Trekking toursThe Rocky Mountains are mother nature at her best. Whether you are shredding the slopes at Calgary or catching the bus to the awe-insipiring Christmas tree forests of Banff, the wonder of the Canadian Rockies will ensure that your trip to Canada is a life-changing experience.
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- 4.5 (11,924 reviews)
"Overall: Overall, the Canadian Rockies are spectacular. All of the people in our group were fun to be with, and we made some great friends. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, patient, and flexible given the physical abilities (or inabilities) of the members of the group and tried to tailor the tour to accommodate as many people in the activities as possible. My issue was with Intrepid's misrepresentation of the physical activity level rating, the inaccurate pricing of optional activities, the required travel insurance policy, the sub-par lodging, and the labeling of the trip as a Northern Lights trip when there were only 2 nights out of 10 listed in the itinerary that gave us an opportunity to see them. Lodging: The hotels were sub-par. The Metterra in Edmonton didn’t have a functioning hair dryer and the TV didn’t work (during the SuperBowl) The Holiday Inn Express in Slave Lake didn't have a functioning fireplace in the lobby, where we gathered to eat dinner. It was cold as it was adjacent to the front doors the were constantly opening and closing. The TV in the breakfast room and where we met to eat take out dinner was on a political station and the volume was loud. The person working at the front desk stated that the remote control had been stolen, so we couldn't turn it off or adjust the volume. The Lake Louise Inn had disgusting carpeting that we didn’t even want to walk on with bare feet. The Rundlestone Lodge in Banff did not have any food or drink options in the hotel and we had to walk to another hotel to get our included breakfast. The breakfast at that hotel was also sub-par. The eggs were powdered eggs. The bread, bagels, and pastries were all stale and hard. Everyone had a room where the window looked DIRECTLY into the pool area. It was noisy with kids screaming at the pool. One of the members of our group had to pay to upgrade her room, so she wouldn't have to hear the noise from the pool area until 10:30 PM. Intrepid Activity Level rating: Intrepid listed this physical activity level rating as a 2/5, which is one step above sunbathing. It said that the activities were easy and no prior physical fitness was necessary to do most of the activities. First, many of the activities were done at higher altitudes than most were accustomed to, which makes any activity more challenging. Second, walking on ice, hiking on steep mountain trails, and snowshoeing in deep snow require a much higher level of fitness than casual walking. Itinerary: The itinerary was labeled a Canadian Rockies and Northern Lights tour. There were only 2 nights listed on the itinerary (in Slave Lake) that there was even an opportunity to go out to see them. The northern lights and weather conditions are unpredictable, so it should not be listed as a “northern lights tour” unless there would be an opportunity to see them every night. The tour guide had drive time restrictions and couldn’t take us out every night to remote areas to get the chance to see the northern lights. On an Iceland tour, we had our lodging (with restaurant and bar) in remote areas with minimal light pollution, so I could set my alarm a few times throughout the night to go outside to see if the lights were visible. The quality of northern lights can change on an hourly basis and it is not reasonable to expect to stay outside in a remote area without light pollution all night to see them. All the hotels we stayed at had significant light pollution preventing us from going outside the hotel to check the quality of the northern lights. Don’t label it a northern lights tour. It was a Canadian Rockies tour. Slave Lake activities: The ice fishing listed as a possible alternate activity was never discussed. No one said the lakes were safe or not safe for fishing. It was not discussed as an option at all. Snowshoeing was also listed as an activity at this location, but was not given as an option. Jasper activities: Walking on ice in the Maligne Canyon was challenging and risky for people who aren’t physically fit. There were a few people that had to skip the grotto for fear of injuring themselves by going further. Similarly, on the drive along the Icefields Parkway, none of us were able to hike all the way to the toe of Athabasca Glacier due to the level of fitness required. Lake Louise activites: Difficulties with the level of fitness required also impacted the hike at Johnston Canyon. Some people struggled but managed to make it to the lower bridge, but many could not go further due to the fitness level needed to hike up the steep trails. Snowshoeing was offered as an option and one group member had to insist to go snowshoeing here, since the terrain was flat. Otherwise, it was also not included as an option. Banff activities: This was the snowshoe hike at Sunshine Mountain. Despite it being listed as an option twice before on the itinerary, this was the first day we went as a group. It was challenging to say the least. Half of the group were not able to participate due to the level of fitness required that was misrepresented in the tour description rating. The next day the grotto ice walk was listed, but not offered and instead we went on a hike. Optional Activities: There was a SIGNIFICANT discrepancy of the prices listed for the optional activities on the tour description and the actual prices. It seems the prices listed by Intrepid were pre-COVID prices and had never been updated. I understand if there would be a minor difference in prices, but they were 40-70% higher than Intrepid quoted. Here are examples of the activity and price per person. Dogsledding (an anticipated highlight of the trip, which we ended up not going on due to price): Intrepid price $200 CAD and actual price was $315CAD. Lake Louise Sleigh ride: Intrepid price $37CAD and actual price was $52CAD Lake Louise Ice Skating including hockey stick: Intrepid price $20CAD and actual price was $29CAD Banff Hot Springs: Intrepid price $8CAD and actual price was $17.50CAD Travel Insurance: I have the AmEx Platinum card that has very good travel insurance coverage. Intrepid forced me to buy a separate policy stating that I needed a “policy number” and not just claims made coverage that my credit card supplies. I had to pay an extra $174USD to get travel insurance when my credit card already covers travel insurance. Then I found that one of the guests in our group used her credit card policy and did not require a separate travel insurance policy to go on this trip. That was infuriating! White Mountain Adventures: White Mountain Adventures was coordinating this trip and I felt they were at a disadvantage to plan a trip when the Intrepid itinerary and physical activity level was misrepresented prior to the trip. Scott, our tour guide, was very kind, knowledgeable, patient, accommodating, and flexible to try to meet the expectations and physical abilities of those on the tour.
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $471
- 5.0 (22,793 reviews)
"Chuck was great, encouraging and super organized. Gave our choices and made sure all could do what they preferred.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 76%
- Average price
- $496
- 4.5 (442 reviews)
"Discover Canada hosted an incredible Christmas trip into the Rockies. Our guide, Ryan, was knowledgeable, amusing, and brought amazing energy to the trip. The bus was clean and new and our accommodations each night were also clean and suitable. The trip involves a lot of of driving and bus time, but entirely worth it. I look forward to completing another trip with Discover Canada again in the future.
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 6 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 61h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $348
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Rocky Mountain tours don't have to break the bank - we've got some solid value options that hit all the right spots. The Heart of the Canadian Rockies runs 10 days with well-planned stops at Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield and also Spirit Island. Our travelers tell us they really appreciate having scheduled activities mixed with free time to wander. Winter adventurers can enjoy 4 days of snow tubing at SilverStar Resort, ice skating on Lake Louise and camping under crystal-clear night skies. The spring and fall explorer tours combine hiking with social nights like pizza and bowling in Banff, which works great for meeting people while keeping costs reasonable.
The high-end mountain tours really shine, especially our Grand Hotels experience staying at the historic Fairmont properties. You'll open your curtains to mountain views at the "Castle in the Rockies" - the Banff Springs Hotel, before moving to the refined Jasper Park Lodge where elk wander freely on the grounds. Adding the Rocky Mountaineer train takes things up another notch with glass-dome cars and chef-prepared meals as you wind through the mountains. Another premium option includes your own naturalist guide at Columbia Icefield, exclusive tours of First Nations sites and also helicopter flights over ancient glaciers.
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Canadian Rockies tours for every type of group
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Group
141 tours in Canadian RockiesExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Canadian Rockies. We have 141 adventures that vary from 2 days to 29 days. With the greatest number of departures in August, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
38 tours in Canadian RockiesVisit Canadian Rockies with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
20 tours in Canadian RockiesEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Canadian Rockies tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 20 itineraries to choose from.
Top Canadian Rockies travel itineraries to fit your plans
Vancouver, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Banff, Jasper, Valemount, Kamloops, Hope
See all toursCalgary, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver
See all toursCalgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon, Yoho National Park
Demographics
Independent travelers really connect with our Real Canadian Rockies tour, where hands-on camping meets guided exploration. The food kitty system works brilliantly - it keeps costs down and naturally brings people together. Michelle and Will, two of our guides, receive constant mentions from travelers for their deep local knowledge and way of making everyone feel included. You'll find a great mix of group hikes around Lake Louise and free time to discover Banff your own way. With small groups, you'll make friends quickly while still having the freedom to choose extra activities like mountain biking or taking on the rapids of Kicking Horse River.
The 8-day Rockies Base tour hits the sweet spot for couples seeking both outdoor experiences and comfort. You'll explore Maligne Canyon together, join guided walks through untouched wilderness and share quiet moments spotting wildlife along the Icefields Parkway. The Rocky Mountaineer train journey stands out as a special highlight - couples love relaxing in the panoramic cars as the landscapes roll by. Days blend active exploration of Johnston Canyon's catwalks and glacier-fed lakes with evenings at quality mountain lodges and also restaurants.
Our younger travelers choose active camping tours for real outdoor experiences that don't empty their wallets. Each day mixes challenging activities like Yoho National Park hikes and lake canoeing with social time around the campfire. Our guides are often mentioned for reading the group perfectly and adjusting the pace as needed. There's always multiple options - from steep mountain trails to wildlife photography in Jasper and also white water rafting adventures. The hands-on camping creates natural friendships while keeping costs reasonable.
Our senior travelers particularly enjoy the well-paced coach tours with premium hotels and scenic routes. Days start with unhurried breakfasts before exploring places like Lake Louise's shoreline trail, followed by afternoons discovering Banff's historic corners and also wildlife spots. Having different activity levels each day makes a big difference - from easy walks at Johnston Canyon to relaxing at viewpoints. Travelers often mention our drivers and guides for their attention to detail and rich knowledge of local geology, wildlife and also cultural stories.
- Solo Travelers105 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples46 tours
- Young Adults (18 - 39)8 tours
- Seniors (50+)53 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Canadian Rockies
- Spring 2025
Spring brings milder weather, melting snow, and blooming wildflowers. Hiking season begins. Spot wildlife awakening in Banff National Park. Fewer tourists make for more peaceful exploration.
- 27 tours
- 23 tours
- May 2025 popular 59 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer offers long days, ideal for exploring Moraine Lake's vibrant blue waters and hiking the Icefields Parkway. Enjoy the Calgary Stampede and other warm weather activities.
- 88 tours
- 88 tours
- popular 93 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Many towns host autumn festivals with local food, music, and cultural events. Aspens and larches turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red against the evergreen backdrop, making for great photos.
- popular 72 tours
- 28 tours
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