Banff Day Trip From Calgary

Spend the day exploring the incredible scenery of the Canadian Rockies during this day trip from Calgary to the mountain town of Banff and its surrounding attractions. Canada’s first national park, one of the world’s premier destination spots. Whether you only have a short amount of time in Calgary, or are looking for a no-hassle way to experience the celebrated natural beauty of Alberta, this day trip is a great choice. Itinerary: • Start your trip from your Hotel (7:00am) • Banff Gondola Ride: Enjoy a 360 view of Banff. (Stop for about 2 hours) • Bow Falls: A gushing waterfall near town which offers great photo opportunities. (stop for about 20 mins) • Surprise Corner: Great spot where most of the famous pictures have been taken of the Fairmont Banff Spring Hotels. (Stops for about 15 mins) • Banff Town: The biggest town of national towns, many shops and restaurants wait for your discovery. Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake. • Finally, we return to Calgary and arrive around 5pm.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 hours

   Banff Gondola Ride (own expense) gliding above the nearby peaks near town. Once you reach the top, enjoy the 360-degree observation deck for more panoramas of the stunning collection of peaks nearby.

2. 2

   Bow Falls

   20 min

   A gushing waterfall near town which offers great photo opportunities

3. 3

   Surprise Corner

   15 min

   Great Spot where most of the famous pictures have been taken of the historic Fairmont Banff Spring Hotels

4. 4

   Banff

   2 hours

   The Biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants wait for your discovery. In the town of Banff, seek out lunch (own expense) in one of the many restaurants and stroll the streets lined with shops, galleries, and museums.

5. 5

   Lake Minnewanka

   20 min

   Lake Minnewanka is a glacial lake located in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, about five kilometres northeast of the Banff townsite. The lake is 21 km long and 142 m deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies

6. 6

   Two Jack Lake

   15 min

   Two Jack Lakeside is on the Lake Minnewanka loop road, 12 km from the town of Banff.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.