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- The best Alberta tour packages
- What people love about Alberta Tours
- Travel Alberta your way
- Top operators in Alberta
- Best places to start your Alberta tour
- Discover Alberta tours for every budget
- Alberta tours for every group
- Top Alberta travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Alberta
- Contact our Alberta travel experts
The best Alberta tour packages
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MelissaAlberta travel expert at TourRadar
5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour is organized and the entire team were nice and helpful. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in discovering the Rocky Mountains.”
Manar, traveled in July 2022
Mega Sale
Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, and Banff National Park display Alberta's natural majesty. Comfortable stays at Banff Aspen Lodge and Whistlers Inn complement optional Maligne Lake cruises and Banff Gondola rides.
Duration 5 days Destinations Vancouver, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Calgary Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English, Chinese Operator Calgary Tours From $1,258
10% Off- US$1,133You save $125
Rockies Winter Fun 4-Day Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Sights were spectacular. It was an unforgettable experience.”
Janice, traveled in April 2023
Winter highlights stretch from Johnston Canyon's frozen waterfalls to Abraham Lake's ice bubbles. Banff town's shops, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and optional heli-tours over snow-covered Rocky Mountains create unforgettable memories.
Duration 4 days Destinations Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Chinese Operator Calgary Tours From
10% Off- US$671
Active Canadian Rockies Adventure
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing people, amazing adventure off the beaten track.”
Ayla, traveled in August 2022
Mega Sale
From Waterton Lakes to Kananaskis Country, Alberta's diverse landscapes beckon. The itinerary features challenging trails like Burstall Pass, famous Longview jerky stops, and Bow River rafting in Canmore, with camping under starlit mountain skies.
Duration 8 days Destinations Calgary, Waterton Lakes National Park, Kananaskis, Lake Louise Age Range 10 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $2,249
10% Off- US$2,024You save $224
Coho - Explore Banff & Jasper National Parks
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Would definitely recommend to people.”
Luca, traveled in September 2023
Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, and Banff's peaks highlight this Alberta adventure. The massive Columbia Icefield spans 325 square kilometers, while stops include Athabasca Falls and dinner at Cougar Pete's Restaurant with mountain views.
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
10% Off- US$1,043
Rockies Summer Classic Tour
173 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“My room in the hotels were very clean and comfortable. It was certainly a memorable trip with like minded travellers.”
Margaret, traveled in September 2024
Natural wonders stretch from Jasper National Park to Banff, with memorable stops at Columbia Icefields, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake. Comfortable accommodation comes standard, while glacier walks and gondola rides remain optional adventures.
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
10% Off- US$716
What people love about Alberta Tours
- 5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure
Overall it was a very good experience. The tour is organized and the entire team were nice and helpful. The tour was great in the sense that you get to see a lot in a few days which is great. You also get explanation and details of every spot. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in discovering the Rocky Mountains. The only thing I would change is to exclude the Vancouver part, if you are going from TO I advise to go strait to Calgary and start the tour from there. We did the 5 days excursion from TO to Vancouver then to Jasper, Banff …Calgary. And we had a flight delay going to Vancouver of 2 days so arrived on the same day we had to head to Jasper and that was very exhausting. In conclusion, it’s a great tour to consider and totally worth it :)
- 5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure
Good tour overallAll personnel very accommodating
- 5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure
We enjoyed our tour very much, the sights were beautiful, staff we well informed. A highlight for us was the optional evening photographic tour. The only thing stopping me from giving five stars was the last day felt very rushed, especially at the Banff gondola as the queue to get on took half an hour and not enough time allocated to our lunch at the Lake Louise Chateau, we had to ask the waitress to bring out the dessert while we were eating the main as we only had 15 minutes until the bus left. Allocate a bit more time for those things and you will get five stars.
Travel Alberta your way
Explore a wide diversity of coach / bus tours through Alberta. We have 29 adventures that vary from 3 days to 16 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Coach / Bus toursThe full Canadian Rockies experience comes alive on our popular 5-day tours through Banff, Jasper and also Yoho National Parks. We start in Calgary with city tours before heading into the wild spaces our travelers love most. The route takes you to Lake Louise for photos, along the Icefield Parkway and into Maligne Canyon's depths. Our customers tell us the optional Sulphur Mountain Gondola is worth every penny - you get complete 360-degree views of the mountains stretching out in all directions. The morning drives often yield great wildlife sightings; our groups regularly spot elk, moose and sometimes bears in the quieter parkway sections when fewer tourists are around.
See all Explorer toursSelect from our extensive range of 94 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Alberta with our expert guides leading the way.
See all Fully Guided toursExplore a wide diversity of partially guided tours through Alberta. We have 16 adventures that vary from 3 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Alberta
- 4.0 (75 reviews)
"Right after booking this tour I realised it was 20% cheaper on the tour operators website. Not only was the tour itself $700 more on tourradar but even the optional extras like the banff gondola were more expensive, which is shocking. Noting this I wouldn't recommend booking with tourradar. The tour itself was quite nice. The Banff and Lake Louise areas are amazing and hard to get wrong. The tour guides were quite friendly and helpful. Note that this isn't a regular tour. It appears to be a daily grouping based on different bookings. So we were on different buses and had different people on the bus depending on the day.
- Tours
- 27 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 11h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $511
- 5.0 (22,796 reviews)
"Chuck was great, encouraging and super organized. Gave our choices and made sure all could do what they preferred.
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $446
- 4.5 (182 reviews)
"We saw all the main sights within the parks. Mike the tour leader/driver/chef was punctual courteous helpful and knowledgeable Stays at HI Rampart Creek & Hi Sunda Creek were excellent experiences I highly recommend this trip.
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 11h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $320
Best places to start your Alberta tour
Most Alberta tours kick off from Calgary, with 59 of our customers starting there, while Vancouver serves as the second choice with 27 departures. You'll want to lock in your plans about 4 months ahead (that's 114 days) especially if you're hoping to eat at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or have specific places to stay in mind. This timing really matters during summer when the lakes and parkway routes get busy with visitors from everywhere. Our guests often tell us they prefer late spring or early fall - you get nice weather, fewer people around and better luck booking those nicer hotels. Winter brings its own special experiences with ice walks, snowshoeing and frozen waterfalls, though you'll need proper gear for those below-freezing temperatures.
Discover Alberta tours for every budget
The 4-day Rockies winter tours hit the sweet spot for value-focused travelers, covering all the essentials without breaking the bank. You'll jump into fun activities like free snow tubing at SilverStar Resort, glide across Lake Louise's ice and explore Banff's network of trails. Our groups really connect during the included evening marshmallow roasts - it's a great way to share stories after active days outdoors. The 3-night hotel stays are comfortable and clean, though some mention breakfast could use an upgrade. Traveling by larger bus keeps costs down while getting you to Johnston Canyon, Emerald Lake and also Mount Norquay.
The luxury experience centers on stays at the grand Fairmont hotels - starting with Lake Louise views from your Chateau room, then the magnificent Banff Springs "Castle" and finally the cozy elegance of Jasper Park Lodge. Adding the Rocky Mountaineer train, especially in GoldLeaf class, elevates things further with glass-dome cars and chef-prepared meals. Our guests particularly value the special touches: chatting with retired Mounties about mountain tales, private guided walks at Lake Louise and also exclusive Dark Sky viewing sessions in Jasper National Park.
Alberta luxury tours
Alberta tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
109 tours in AlbertaExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Alberta. We have 109 adventures that vary from 3 days to 16 days. With the greatest number of departures in August, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
31 tours in AlbertaVisit Alberta with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
10 tours in AlbertaOur private 5-day tours let you move at your own rhythm through Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. You'll have time to get those perfect shots of Moraine Lake's peaks, spot wildlife at High Ridge Lookout or discover hidden trails most tourists miss. The drivers know exactly when elk gather at Kethan's Viewpoint and where mountain goats typically appear along the Icefields Parkway. The tours can include ice walks through Maligne Canyon, snowshoe explorations around Lake Louise and also guided walks focused on First Nations history in these valleys.
Top Alberta travel itineraries to fit your plans
Our week-long Rocky Mountain tours come in two distinct styles - relaxed hotel-based explorations and immersive camping experiences. The hotel tours take you through five national parks from Calgary, covering Waterton Lakes, Kootenay, Banff, Yoho and also Jasper. Our customers consistently praise the guides who share detailed knowledge about local wildlife and history. The camping tours focus on hands-on outdoor experiences, with guided hikes to alpine lakes and meadows before gathering around evening campfires. You'll travel the Icefields Parkway, stopping at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and also the Columbia Icefield. Some tours include rafting the rapids of Kicking Horse River and guided walks to historic mountain tea houses.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Calgary, Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park
The 10-day journeys blend luxury stays at grand railway hotels with active outdoor experiences. You'll rest at the Fairmont Banff Springs, Chateau Lake Louise and also Jasper Park Lodge while days fill with guided nature walks, wildlife viewing and scenic drives. What makes these special are unique moments like chatting with retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers and riding the Rocky Mountaineer through mountain passes. Our travelers like how we mix guided activities with free time to explore mountain towns. Some tours line up with the Calgary Stampede, adding rodeo events and First Nations cultural experiences to the mountain journey.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Vancouver, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Calgary
Our two-week tours combine hiking and canoeing for total Rocky Mountain immersion. Week one centers on trails around Banff, Lake Louise and also Jasper National Parks, with routes matched to group abilities. Week two switches to paddling adventures - you'll navigate 160km down the Athabasca River in two-person canoes. Our guests sleep on riverside beaches and sandy islands, often seeing beavers, eagles and moose along forested shores. These longer tours connect with active travelers wanting to experience the mountains from both trail and river perspectives. The guides know their stuff - teaching proper camping, hiking and also paddling skills while sharing deep knowledge of local ecology.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Kamloops, Vancouver
Demographics
The 4-day Coho Rockies Explorer draws solo travelers who click right away while hiking Peyto Lake and exploring Mistaya Canyon together. The hostel setup makes it easy to connect, and guides like Steph and Gabriel create a really welcoming vibe. You can walk right up to Athabasca Glacier's edge and taste pure glacier water with your new trail buddies. After active days capturing photos of those turquoise lakes and spotting wildlife, everyone gathers around the campfire at wilderness hostels for home-cooked potluck dinners and also trading stories about their daily discoveries.
For couples, our multi-day tours featuring grand Fairmont hotels hit all the right notes. Many book stays at the "Castle in the Rockies" - the Banff Springs Hotel - and the Chateau Lake Louise where the lakeshore trail begs for romantic walks and horse-drawn carriage rides set the mood. At Jasper Park Lodge, cozy cabins tucked into the mountains create perfect private retreats. Couples love choosing between guided activities or exploring on their own time - whether that's soaking in Radium Hot Springs, taking gondola rides for mountain views or also indulging in fine meals at historic hotel restaurants.
The Coho and Caribou tours attract young adults with their mix of activity and social vibes. Groups quickly become friends while paddleboarding on Skaha Lake, kayaking Lake Revelstoke and hiking to those famous blue lakes everyone's seen on Instagram. You'll share Indigenous-inspired meals, search for the legendary Ogopogo monster and also zoom down mountains on the Revelstoke Coaster. The hostel stays keep prices reasonable while creating natural hangout spots, plus there's freedom to join extra activities like whitewater rafting or mountain biking in Banff.
Our small group tours with comfortable hotels and well-planned stops attract senior travelers consistently. The 5-6 day routes balance activity with rest time, making photo stops at Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and also the Hoodoos. You get proper time to take in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake without feeling rushed. Our guides share rich details about geology, wildlife and history that our older guests particularly enjoy. Easy walking options around Johnston Canyon and lake shores, plus relaxed town explorations with plenty of rest stops, make these tours especially popular.
- Solo Travelers83 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples28 tours
- Seniors (50+)40 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Alberta
- Spring 2025
Spring tours catch the Rockies as winter loosens its grip. The 5-day routes from Calgary hit that sweet spot when glacial lakes start to thaw, before summer brings the crowds. You'll reach Moraine Lake right as it opens, usually from late May, watching the ice break up to show those blue waters underneath. Our groups really like combining walks through Marble Canyon with warm soaks at Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park. The Icefields Parkway drives work really well this time of year - you might spot mountain goats, elk and also bears coming out to feed on the new spring growth.
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- Summer 2025
Summer's long days mean more time to explore Alberta's alpine areas. The 5-day summer circuits maximize time at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and also Peyto Lake when their turquoise colors really pop. Our travelers appreciate the extra evening light for exploring Banff and Jasper towns after full days in the parks. These tours include a boat trip to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake, walks on the Athabasca Glacier and also rides up Sulphur Mountain's gondola for big valley views. The guides know exactly when to visit spots along the Icefields Parkway, avoiding the busy times while getting perfect photos.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall brings golden larches and quieter trails once the summer crowds head home. The 5-day autumn tours use the clear mountain air and steady weather for exploring Johnston Canyon, Maligne Canyon and also the Icefield Parkway's lookouts. Our September and October groups often see more wildlife - especially elk during rutting season around Jasper. You'll still visit all the major spots like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake before it closes for winter, but with better timing since the peak crowds are gone. Our travelers really like how the comfortable hiking temperatures pair with great photo light as the fall colors reach their peak. From what our travelers tell us, all three Calgary tour companies have their own strengths and quirks. Calgary Tours gets lots of praise for running smooth trips with guides who really know their stuff, though you might need to listen carefully since some guides have strong accents. Meanwhile, Discover Canada Tours has built quite a following thanks to Rhawnie - she's incredibly knowledgeable about the area and brings everything to life. Just keep in mind the Ranch dinner they include isn't anything special according to recent feedback. If you're up for something more active, Fresh Adventures offers some really unique hikes that other companies don't do, and guide Alex actually prepares amazing trail meals that our customers rave about. Just be aware - when they say "challenging" they mean it. Some of our travelers found the hiking more demanding than they expected, so it's worth having an honest chat about your fitness level before booking. These companies are all solid choices depending on what you're after - whether that's a classic sightseeing experience, learning from expert guides or getting off the beaten path with some serious hiking and excellent food along the way.
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