Today we'll explore Banff National Park in depth! We'll pass by the Victoria Glacier and head to Lake Louise, known as the "Sapphire of the Rockies," to experience its tranquility and beauty. During the summer when Moraine Lake is open, we'll visit the glacial lake at an altitude of 1885 meters, witnessing this Tiffany blue hidden among the mountains. Afterwards, we'll visit Yoho National Park, taking photos of the "natural bridge" sculpted by erosion. Our final stop is Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. As its name suggests, Emerald Lake displays varying shades of green under different lighting, its beauty undeniable.
Summer itinerary during Moraine Lake's opening:
Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Castle Mountain (passing by) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Moraine Lake (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, including optional lunch time) → Yoho National Park → Spiral Tunnel (passing by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff
Summer itinerary during Moraine Lake's closing:
Calgary/Banff → Banff National Park → Castle Mountain (passing by) → Lake Louise (60 mins) → Lake Louise Village (45 mins, including optional lunch time) → Yoho National Park → Spiral Tunnel (passing by) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Kootenay National Park → Marble Canyon (60 mins) → Banff
Note:
1. Moraine Lake is expected to be open from 06/01/2026-10/13/2026. Please refer to the official announcement of Banff National Park for the actual opening hours. The itinerary on the day of the tour will be arranged by the tour guide.
On the day of the tour, you may add the Banff Night Tour (Price: USD$70.00 / CAD$85.00 per person). Catch the iconic “Golden Mountain” glow and picture-perfect lake reflections at sunset with gorgeous layered light and shadow, and keep an eye out for wild elk, bighorn sheep and even bears along the way for unforgettable natural surprises.
Due to the limited hotel resources in the Banff area, it is not possible to specify the room type. The hotel will randomly arrange a king-size bed room or a twin bed room based on the room availability on that day. Thank you for your understanding!
Contemporary mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff and about 4 km from the Banff Gondola. Formerly the Banff International Hotel, renovated in 2016, it has 162 rooms, the Farm & Fire restaurant and lounge, a hot tub and dry sauna, and heated underground parking (CAD 10 per night). Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
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Simple 65-room inn on Banff Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the downtown shops, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. Rooms are air-conditioned; the inn has an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person cedar sauna, a small fitness room, coin laundry and the El Toro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and guests get a free Roam local transit pass.
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Budget 53-room inn on Banff Avenue a few blocks from downtown Banff, operated by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. as the economy sister of Irwin's Mountain Inn next door, where check-in takes place. Rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge and coffee maker; there is an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi but no restaurant on site.
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A 99-room hotel on Banff Avenue in the uptown part of Banff, about a 15-minute walk from the town centre, with a heated indoor pool, hot tub and sauna for the evening.
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A 65-room hotel on uptown Banff Avenue, a 3-minute drive from the town centre, with kitchenettes in the rooms, an indoor pool and a hot tub.
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A 99-room lodge on Banff Avenue, about 730 m from the town centre, with an indoor pool, hot tub, gym and its own restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
See the hotel › 9 photosThis morning we will depart from Calgary/Banff, traveling along the Icefields Parkway. Our first stop is Bow Lake, where, during the summer when the water melts, the lake transforms into a dazzling blue, its tranquil surface reflecting the surrounding mountains like a mirror. Next, we will travel to Peyto Lake, a glacial lake whose turquoise waters attract numerous nature lovers and photographers. Following this, we will arrive at the Columbia Glacier. We will then board a giant snowmobile to ascend to the 300-meter-deep surface of the Athapassar Glacier, experiencing firsthand the remnants of the Second Ice Age.
Itinerary:
Banff → Icefields Parkway → Ravenfoot Glacier (passing by) → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Peyto Lake (20 mins) → Columbia Icefield Adventure (90 mins, including mandatory snowmobile tour) → Banff/Calgary
6 hand-picked hotels over 6 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
Contemporary mid-range hotel on Banff Avenue, a few steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff and about 4 km from the Banff Gondola. Formerly the Banff International Hotel, renovated in 2016, it has 162 rooms, the Farm & Fire restaurant and lounge, a hot tub and dry sauna, and heated underground parking (CAD 10 per night). Run by Pursuit's Banff Jasper Collection.
See the hotel › 9 photosSimple 65-room inn on Banff Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the downtown shops, run by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. Rooms are air-conditioned; the inn has an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person cedar sauna, a small fitness room, coin laundry and the El Toro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and guests get a free Roam local transit pass.
See the hotel › 9 photosBudget 53-room inn on Banff Avenue a few blocks from downtown Banff, operated by the employee-owned Banff Lodging Co. as the economy sister of Irwin's Mountain Inn next door, where check-in takes place. Rooms have air conditioning, a mini-fridge and coffee maker; there is an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free Wi-Fi but no restaurant on site.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 99-room hotel on Banff Avenue in the uptown part of Banff, about a 15-minute walk from the town centre, with a heated indoor pool, hot tub and sauna for the evening.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 65-room hotel on uptown Banff Avenue, a 3-minute drive from the town centre, with kitchenettes in the rooms, an indoor pool and a hot tub.
See the hotel › 9 photosA 99-room lodge on Banff Avenue, about 730 m from the town centre, with an indoor pool, hot tub, gym and its own restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
See the hotel › 9 photosWhere a day says “or similar”, a comparable property of the same standard may be used on some departures. Room photos are representative; the room category is set by your booked package.
1. Transportation: The type of vehicle used will based on the number of guests that day.
2. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
3. Accommodation during the trip (the number of nights is equal to the number of days in the trip minus one).
1. 5% GST of all prices quoted in Canadian dollars.
2. Service fee: USD $15/CAD $20 per person per day.
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4. Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
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Reservations are only available for the period from June 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026 (the actual dates of the visit in the itinerary).
Minimum group size: 3 people
Canadian dollar prices do not include the 5% federal service tax (GST).
Time: 06/01-10/15.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Included: Moraine Lake permit Fee (Reservations are only available during the period when Moraine Lake is open)
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
Includes: Ice Explorer (excluding glass bridge)
Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
The lce Explorer experience needs to be booked in advance. The tickets are not sold on-site. Guests without
tickets will not be able to join the activity and may have idle waiting time while others participate. To make the
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Elk + Avenue Hotel sits at 333 Banff Avenue, at the north end of downtown Banff, so the main street's shops and restaurants are a short walk away; the Banff Gondola is about 4 km off and Lake Louise 59 km. The former Banff International Hotel was rebuilt inside in 2016 and now has 162 air-conditioned rooms with a mini-fridge, flat-screen TV, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi, some with mountain views.
Farm & Fire, the hotel's restaurant and lounge, serves breakfast, dinner and drinks. Guests have a hot tub and dry sauna, coin laundry, ski lockers, a gift shop and an activities desk for tours and sightseeing. Heated underground parking costs CAD 10 per night with a 6'1" height limit and limited spaces; check-out is at 11:00.
Irwin's Mountain Inn is a modest 65-room property at 429 Banff Avenue, roughly a 5-minute walk from downtown Banff and close to the local bus and ski shuttle stops. Rooms come in several layouts, all with individual air conditioning and free Wi-Fi; the front desk also handles check-in for the Red Carpet Inn next door.
El Toro, the in-house restaurant, serves breakfast and dinner with a Canadian menu influenced by Latin American and Spanish cooking. Guests can use an 8-person hot tub, a 4-person dry cedar sauna, a small fitness room with cardio machines and free weights, coin laundry, a ski room with lockers and a 24-hour computer kiosk. Parking is free but limited, and every stay includes a complimentary Roam local transit pass.
Red Carpet Inn is a small budget property at 425 Banff Avenue, a few blocks north of the downtown shopping streets and next door to Irwin's Mountain Inn, which handles check-in and shares its owner, Banff Lodging Co. The 53 hotel-style rooms are simple but air-conditioned, with a mini-fridge, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi.
There is no restaurant, though El Toro at Irwin's next door serves breakfast and dinner, and downtown Banff's restaurants are within walking distance. Facilities are limited to an indoor hot tub, free underground parking and free local calls; express check-out is offered. It is the most basic of the Banff Avenue options on this itinerary.
Banff Inn sits at 501 Banff Avenue, in the uptown stretch of the main road into Banff. It opened in 2000 and has 99 guest rooms. It is a straightforward, practical stay for a night in the national park, within about a 15-minute walk of the Banff National Park Information Centre on the main street.
Room types range from standard queen and two-double rooms to deluxe rooms, family suites and loft suites. Rooms have a desk, coffee and tea maker, cable TV and free Wi-Fi; bathrooms have a shower/tub combination with a deep soaking tub.
After a day on the coach, you can use the heated indoor pool, the hot tub or the sauna. The lobby has a fireplace.
There is a pizza restaurant and a bar/lounge on site.
Charltons Banff is on Banff Avenue in the uptown part of town, about a 3-minute drive from the Banff National Park Information Centre on the main street and 9 minutes from the Upper Hot Springs. It opened in 2000 and has 65 guest rooms.
Rooms have kitchenettes, a 37-inch TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, a coffee and tea maker and an iron. Room types include deluxe queen and two-queen rooms (some with mountain views), kitchenette suites and loft suites, a few with a fireplace.
There is an indoor pool and a hot tub, handy after a long day of sightseeing. The lobby has a fireplace, and there are gas grills for guests. Bicycles can be borrowed free of charge.
Royal Canadian Lodge is on Banff Avenue, about 730 m from the centre of the Town of Banff, so shops and restaurants are within walking distance in the evening. It opened in 2000, Trip.com lists a renovation in 2026, and it has 99 guest rooms.
Rooms range from standard king and two-queen rooms to premier rooms with a fireplace and junior suites. Each has free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a safe, a desk and a hair dryer.
The Evergreen Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 (extra charge) and dinner from 16:00 to 22:00. There is also a bar, and room service during limited hours.
The heated indoor pool and hot tub are open 10:00 to 23:00, and the gym 7:00 to 23:00, so there is time for a swim after dinner.