What are the most visited destinations on tours departing from Calgary?

The Canadian Rockies form the backbone of most Calgary-based tours with stops at Banff National Park Lake Louise and Jasper National Park. The route along the Icefields Parkway leads travelers to the Columbia Icefield while scenic detours take groups to Moraine Lake and Emerald Lake. Many tours include overnight stays at landmark properties like the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The Canadian Rockies tour of 5 national parks was amazing! I cannot even describe how beautiful this country really is."

What types of accommodation can I expect on tours starting from Calgary?

The accommodation spectrum ranges from urban hotels in Calgary such as The Westley Calgary Downtown to grand mountain lodges. The historic Fairmont properties anchor many itineraries while properties like Whistlers Inn offer more intimate mountain experiences in Jasper. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Hotels were excellent coaches were comfortable and guides very informative. Overall an excellent experience."

What's the best season for starting a Rockies tour from Calgary?

Summer months from June through September offer the most reliable weather conditions with July and August drawing the largest crowds for hiking tours around Lake Louise and Banff. A TourRadar traveler reported: "We went in July and had perfect conditions for hiking around Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield." Winter enthusiasts can find specialized tours from December to March with operators like Fresh Adventures focusing on snow activities.

What transportation options are available from Calgary Airport to tour starting points?

Tour operators typically run complimentary shuttle services from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to downtown hotels every 2 hours from 9 AM to 9 PM. Companies like Calgary Tours include "complementary airport pickup and hotel check-in assistance." The 20-30 minute journey can also be made via taxi or rideshare services which are readily available at the airport.

How much time is spent traveling between destinations?

The journey from Calgary to Banff takes 2-3 hours followed by a 3-4 hour scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway to reach Jasper. Stops at properties like the Fairmont Banff Springs and Whistlers Inn provide natural breaking points. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The itinerary was great though more time at some stops would have been welcomed."

Are meals included in tours starting from Calgary?

Most tours cover daily breakfasts and select dinners with meals served at hotels or local restaurants. Special dining experiences such as Swiss fondue at Lake Louise appear on select itineraries. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The food was excellent throughout especially the included dinners at mountain lodges with locally-sourced ingredients."

Canadian Rockies Tours from Calgary

What if you explored Banff's turquoise lakes, hiked through Yoho National Park's emerald valleys, then discovered Jasper's impressive glaciers and Waterton Lakes' pristine wilderness? Six days wandering the Canadian Rockies' most stunning national parks. The mountains are waiting for you, and this adventure from Calgary covers Banff, Yoho, Jasper, and Waterton with ease.

10 best Canadian Rockies tours from Calgary

View Map
Hiking & Trekking
Journeys: Discover the Canadian Rockies - Westbound National Geographic
5.0 (2 reviews)
"The scenery in the Rockies is breathtaking, the towns of Banff, Jasper and Whistler a delight and Victoria is charming."
Kairen, traveled in July
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Jasper,Jasper National Park,Maligne Canyon,Mount Robson Provincial Park,Blue River,Kamloops,Whistler,Squamish,Nanaimo,Victoria,Vancouver+10 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast Canada+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
20% Off
From $5,899
US$4,719per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour

View Map
Hiking & Trekking
Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast (Calgary To Vancouver)
4.1 (16 reviews)
"So many breathtaking views throughout the trip. Walking on the Athabasca Glacier is an experience that will stay with me forever."
Candy, traveled in August
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Calgary, Canmore, Kananaskis, Banff National Park,Lake Louise,Banff,Sulphur Mountain,Icefields Parkway,Jasper,Jasper National Park,Mount Robson Provincial Park,Clearwater,Wells Gray Provincial Park,Whistler,Squamish,Nanaimo,MacMillan Provincial Park,Pacific Rim National Park,Ucluelet,Tofino,Victoria,Vancouver+18 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast Canada+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Explore!
20% Off
From
US$6,230per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies
5.0 (6 reviews)
"It was a great trip. there would have been some sort of cycling day."
Teodor, traveled in August
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Calgary, Waterton Lakes National Park, Kananaskis,Longview,Lake Louise,Banff National Park,Yoho National Park,Vancouver,Victoria,Sooke,Parksville,Lake Cowichan,Squamish,Horseshoe Bay,Whistler+12 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast Canada+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
25% Off
From $5,149
US$3,862per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
Walking in the Canadian Rockies
4.6 (15 reviews)
"It was amazing, hard work but worth it as you are rewarded with some of the most beautiful scenery."
JulieBeauley, traveled in September
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Calgary, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay National Park,Radium Hot Springs,Lake Louise,Banff National Park,Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse,Yoho National Park,Revelstoke,Glacier National Park of Canada,Mount Revelstoke National Park,Golden,Canmore+10 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Explore!
9% Off
From $4,650
US$4,240per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
The Best of Banff and Jasper, Hoteltour
3.8 (5 reviews)
"The Canadian Rockies were amazing. She managed to encourage us to the point where we felt comfortable."
Kenneth, traveled in July
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Jasper
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, German
Operator
Timberwolf Tours Ltd.
9% Off
From
US$3,274per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
6-Day Rockies Tour from Calgary to Vancouver: Banff, Jasper & Lake Louise
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Calgary, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Banff,Banff National Park,Lake Louise,Kelowna,Vancouver+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
9% Off
From
US$1,726per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
6-Day Canadian Rockies Tour with Rocky Mountaineer Rail Experience from Calgary – Limited-Time Free Columbia Icefield Adventure pass
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park,Banff National Park,Banff,Jasper National Park,Jasper,Kamloops,Vancouver+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
9% Off
From
US$4,329per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Nature & Wildlife
7-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Calgary | Bus & VIA Rail Train Experience to Vancouver
4.5 (2 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time, couldn't really fault anything"
Tricia, traveled in October
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Jasper National Park,Kamloops,Vancouver+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
9% Off
From
US$2,186per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
From the Rockies to Vancouver Island
1.0 (1 review)
Duration
22 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Banff, Lake Louise,Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse,Yoho National Park,Emerald Lake,Golden,Icefields Parkway,Jasper National Park,Jasper,Mount Robson Provincial Park,Wells Gray Provincial Park,Wells Gray Park,Kamloops,Lilloet,Whistler,Squamish,Vancouver,Vancouver Island,Victoria,Sooke,Parksville,Tofino,Pacific Rim National Park,Ucluelet,Richmond, CA+23 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast Canada+1 more
Operated in
English, German
Operator
Timberwolf Tours Ltd.
9% Off
From
US$3,331per person
Price based on Private Single Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
10-Day Western USA & Canadian Rockies Tour: Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, Banff, Jasper & Calgary Round Trip
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Calgary, Glacier National Park, West Yellowstone,Yellowstone National Park,Waterton Lakes National Park,Banff,Banff National Park,Jasper National Park,Jasper,Lake Louise,Yoho National Park+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Mountain
Canadian Rockies
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
9% Off
From
US$3,542per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Our most booked and loved tours
Best Seller
Hiking & Trekking
Explore the Canadian Rockies in 5 Days: Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Parks Tour
4.4 (50 reviews)
"Both Tour Guides did an excellent work, they were very helpful, informative and friendly."
Thomas, traveled in June
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Jasper,Jasper National Park,Banff,Banff National Park+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Tourland
9% Off
From
US$1,697per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
5 Day Canadian Rockies Tour Visiting Banff Jasper and Yoho National Parks
4.5 (2 reviews)
"We saw almost ALL of the traditional well-known sights. The hotels were very nice and were beyond my expectations."
Martha, traveled in June
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake,Jasper,Maligne Canyon,Banff National Park,Sulphur Mountain,Johnston Canyon,Banff+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
9% Off
From
US$1,361per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
Hiking in the Canadian Rockies and Canoe Tour
5.0 (2 reviews)
"Excellent itinerary"
Igor, traveled in June
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Banff, Lake Louise,Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse,Yoho National Park,Emerald Lake,Icefields Parkway,Jasper,Jasper National Park,Maligne Canyon,Hinton,Edmonton+9 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, German,French+1 more
Operator
Timberwolf Tours Ltd.
9% Off
From
US$2,334per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
The Classic Calgary - Vancouver Road Trip
4.5 (2 reviews)
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Banff, Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Emerald Lake,Golden,Icefields Parkway,Jasper National Park,Jasper,Mount Robson Provincial Park,Wells Gray Provincial Park,Wells Gray Park,Kamloops,Lilloet,Whistler,Vancouver+13 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast Canada+1 more
Operated in
English, German
Operator
Timberwolf Tours Ltd.
9% Off
From
US$2,469per person
Price based on Private Double Room
Sign up and save
View tour
View Map
Hiking & Trekking
9 Day Rockies Hiking and Camping Tour
4.9 (7 reviews)
"The hikes were varied and each one offered something different. I am a vegetarian and the food was excellent."
Kate, traveled in July
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park,Yoho National Park,Golden,Lake Louise,Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse,Glacier National Park of Canada,Kootenay National Park,Banff,Sulphur Mountain+8 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Rocky MountainsCanadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Fresh Adventures
9% Off
From
US$2,811per person
+$128 upfront costs
Price based on Private Single Room
Sign up and save
View tour