Canadian Rockies Tours & Trips
Imagine exploring Vancouver and starting a Rocky Mountain adventure. Explore beautiful Lake Louise and its stunning turquoise waters, surrounded by glaciers. Have a fun night of pizza and bowling in beautiful Banff, see amazing wildlife on a scenic drive to Lake Minnewanka where bighorn sheep roam free, and sit around a crackling campfire in Golden roasting marshmallows under the stars. A dream!
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Rockies Summer Classic TourThis tour was incredible! Mathieu was an excellent guide and provided robust information and took us to incredible locations and view points. The group meals were delicious and well budgeted, with even a return of some funds. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone.
Canadian RockiesGreat itinerary. Excellent drivers and knowledgeable Tour Director. Good included and optional excursions. Mostly nice hotels. Clean windows on bus allowed for photos from inside. Meals not included allowed for good options for eating. Masks not given to all guests, with some coughing continuously on the long bus rides. By end of trip many people had caught a cold. Saily Departure times only provided the night before, so could not use when initially comparing between tour offerings. Ultimately, two days with very early hotel check-out times and bus departures.
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Rockies Summer Classic Tour
“The hotels were nice, breakfasts good, and we saw an awful lot of amazing sights in four days.”
Victoria, traveled in September
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, Banff National Park, Glacier National Park of Canada, Jasper National Park, Kamloops Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Discover Canada Tours From
- US$853
Canadian Rockies
“Great itinerary showcasing British Columbia and the Rockies.”
Renae, traveled in May
Jasper's Maligne Lake, Banff's hot springs, and Lake Louise's turquoise waters highlight the Rockies' grandeur. Scenic camping locations serve as bases for Icefields Parkway and Athabasca Glacier exploration. Mountain biking and guided glacier walks available.
Duration 15 days Destinations Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Jasper National Park, Jasper, Spirit Island, Banff National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$2,995
Rocky Mountain highlights include Spirit Island cruise on Maligne Lake, Athabasca Glacier walks, and Sulphur Mountain ascent. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Peyto Lake complete the journey, with comfortable hotels and mountaintop dining.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park, Jasper, Spirit Island, Banff, Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$4,295
Heart of the Canadian Rockies
“Beautiful scenery. Excellent tour director, well arranged trip.”
Allan, traveled in July
Canadian Rockies unfold from Lake Louise's turquoise waters to Columbia Icefield's glacier adventures. Bow View Lodge in Banff and Marmot Lodge in Jasper host guests, with optional helicopter tours and wildlife excursions.
Duration 10 days Destinations Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $2,450
10% off- US$2,200+$77 upfront costs
Rockies Classic Summer Tour
“I like the itinerary as it made the long drives not too tedious.”
Jessica, traveled in July
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, Craigellachie, Revelstoke, Lake Louise, Banff, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Valemount, Wells Gray Provincial Park Age Range Ages 6+ Operator West Trek Tours Inc. From
10% off- US$853
Canada's Rockies (7 Days)
“This was a nice trip, the scenery, the guide and the people were very nice.”
Kári, traveled in August
Canadian Rockies showcase Jasper and Banff National Parks, Lake Louise, and Victoria Glacier. Highlights include Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer trek and Cree guide insights about buffalo significance. Upscale lodges like Banff Park Lodge host guests, with 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners included for around $3,400.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Banff, Canmore, Yoho National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From
10% off- US$2,795
Duration 9 days Destinations Calgary, Fort MacLeod, Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Kootenay National Park, Banff National Park, Banff, Sulphur Mountain, Lake LouiseSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $4,359
3% off- US$4,209+$120 upfront costs
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32 cruises
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18 cruises
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18 cruises
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Demographics
Solo Travelers131 tours- Couples107 tours
- Seniors (50+)69 tours
Best time to visit Canadian Rockies
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall brings rich colors to the Rockies that photographers and nature lovers really appreciate. Our September trips follow similar paths to summer ones but with fewer people on the trails. The weather stays good enough for hiking Johnston Canyon, visiting the Columbia Icefield and also exploring several national parks while the seasons change. Some tours time their visits to see the golden larches around Moraine Lake before access closes in mid-October. Looking at customer feedback patterns, Globus delivers consistently good value with solid accommodations and skilled guides - Brad Noyer gets mentioned quite often for making complex sites make sense while keeping the group engaged and on schedule. If you're drawn to something different, Intrepid runs some unique tours but do check their activity ratings carefully. Some of our travelers noted the listed difficulty levels didn't always match what they experienced on the ground and a few were caught off guard by extra costs for certain activities. For those who love the outdoors, Fresh Adventures runs excellent small-group camping tours. Their guide Alex repeatedly gets praise not just for leading hikes but for somehow creating restaurant-quality meals out in the wilderness with basic camp equipment. When it comes to luxury tours where everything's taken care of, Trafalgar is a reliable choice. Their guide Ben Hutchinson particularly stands out - our travelers often mention how he handles all the logistics seamlessly while making even complex historical sites accessible and interesting. All these companies serve different travel styles but what matters most is matching the operator's approach with what you're looking for. Some want the comfort of Globus or Trafalgar, others prefer Intrepid's local focus and also Fresh Adventures' connection to nature.
- popular 18 tours
- November 2026 17 tours
- Winter 2026 / 2027
Winter changes the Rockies into something special, with tours that really make the most of the season. Our winter trips pair snowshoeing around Lake Louise with nights at cozy mountain lodges. The guides bring special crampons for walking through Johnston Canyon where frozen waterfalls create incredible ice formations. Our travelers love how active the days are - they go skating on Lake Louise's natural rink or tubing at Lake Louise Ski Resort - before soaking in the warm waters at Banff Hot Springs. Some tours head up to Peace River and Slave Lake for northern lights viewing; people gather around bonfires making s'mores while waiting for the aurora. Many winter tours include stays at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel where you can watch snow falling on the evergreen forests right from your room.
- popular 26 tours
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- Spring 2027
Spring tours catch that perfect moment when winter starts letting go of the Rockies. Our travelers get to see ice breaking up on the lakes, spot the first wildflowers and watch wildlife becoming active again. Several tours line up with the reopening of Moraine Lake road in late May or early June. Spring trips mix guided nature walks to find emerging plants, visits to Radium Hot Springs and also exploration through Kootenay National Park where you'll find both glaciers and desert-like areas side by side.
- 18 tours
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- May 2027 popular 56 tours
- Summer 2027
Summer opens up so many possibilities in the Rockies, from easy-going sightseeing to real camping adventures. Our most popular summer trips combine hiking through Mt Revelstoke's inland rainforest with paddling canoes on Emerald Lake's clear waters. The camping tours where everyone helps cook and shares stories by the fire get amazing feedback - people make real friends on these trips. Active days might mean rafting the fast-moving Kicking Horse River, then hiking to hidden alpine lakes. For a slower pace, some tours blend wine tasting in Okanagan Valley with drives along the Icefields Parkway and also guided walks out to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake.
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