Canada · CANADIAN ROCKIES ROAD TRIPS
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Canadian seasons are short and the good rockies road trips fill up inside them. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each different, so you can book before the window shuts.
Full-day small-group Rockies tour from Banff: Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway, Bow Lake, Peyto. Pickup and guide.
“Long day but it was a good way to see some beautiful glacial lakes. We had gorgeous weather, so that helped.”
Fly over Abraham Lake and the Columbia Icefields on a small-group Banff or Jasper helicopter tour with pilot narration and a headset.
“Great flight. This was the first experience. The staff was attentive and the flight was fast and exciting. Definitely worth a try”
Circle West 4-day Rockies bus tour from Vancouver with hotel stays, park pass, big stops like Jasper, Lake Louise, glacier walk, and more.
“It was a great Mother’s Day Banff trip! My mom and I enjoyed it immensely. Brad, (also known as Brad Pitt) the tour guide and Kevin the driver were wonderful. Would highly recommend it, dress in many layers.”
Four days from Vancouver to Banff and the Rockies, with Okanagan wine tasting, Moraine and Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, and Spahat Falls.
“Ryan and Yi are awesome 👍 Ryan awesome tour guide he knows the secret areas for better views 😊 friendly, funny good music 👍. Yi very safe driver very helpful accommodating 👍thank you for fun safe trip ❤️”
4-day Canadian Rockies coach tour from Vancouver with Banff and Jasper highlights, wine tasting, Moraine Lake, and optional Icefields upgrades.
“Overall we had an enjoyable time, especially with our tour guide, Mr. Daniel Yeung, who was very responsible and responsive to everyone’s needs. I would recommend this tour to family of adults or with older children as this schedule is a bit too rushed for young children. Another major problem we had was that I booked this tour 3 months prior via Viator, however the booking platform/tour company did not reach out to us to provide any information other than letting us know the pick-up time and location. We did not know there were additional fees for meal plans and park tickets, etc until the day before our trip. Additional…”
Small-group Icefields Parkway tour from Banff with Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield walks, and Bow Lake views, plus local stories.
“Last minute booking due to previous issue; small group of only five & we all had a wonderful time. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and chatty.”
5-day premium coach tour from Vancouver to Banff and Jasper: gondola, winery tastings, included hotels, and glacier views.
“Matthew Paugh made a big difference to the trip by ensuring timing of visits to popular sites ahead of crowds, taking us for trips through Banff National Park after hours and making sure everyone was well informed and sharing his vast knowledge and experience.”
Smartphone audio drive on Alberta’s Icefields Parkway with GPS-triggered stops, trivia, and offline narration for $9 per vehicle.
“Not our favorite. We had other drive along guides that we preferred much more than this one. The jokes and games would have probably been very fun if you had kids in the car, but 2 sixty year olds were getting a little frustrated with it”
Small-group Banff to Yoho day trip with Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls, plus Marble Canyon and Spiral Tunnels. Expedited shoreline entry.
“The guide skipped 2 of the scheduled stops, cut short a scheduled stop from 1hr 30 min to 45 min. Spent about 45 min picking up/ dropping people from an another hotel wasting everyone else's time.”
1.5-hour scenic Bow River float in Canmore with family-run guides, wildlife spotting, mountain views, and top safety gear.
“I had booked this river float as an activity to take a family member visiting from out of province. Her flight was delayed by over two hours. I had allotted 4hrs between her airport arrival and the float. Didn’t make the booked time. The company staff went out of their way to communicate with me over the next three days and ensure we got the river float I had booked, at NO extra charge!! Very much appreciated!! The float is relaxing and quiet, just what I was looking for. Beautiful scenery. A stop was made to get out and take pictures with a view of the Three Sisters mountains. The…”
Walk Banff Avenue in a small group for 4 to 6 tastings, Canadian favorites, and history with Joanne, plus one included drink.
“Jo makes this tour fun, informative and delicious! Her enthusiasm for Banff and its offerings is contagious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.”
Scenic helicopter flight over Wilson Icefield and glaciers, then a guided hike to Twin Falls near the Cline River in the Canadian Rockies.
“Amazing experience to see glaciers, lakes, rivers and waterfalls up close. The one hour hike was also outstanding since they land in a spot that is not easy for us to hike by foot. Overall, highly recommend this tour !”
Golden hour photos in Banff and beyond, with Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Abraham Lake, private open-air jeep time and lunch included.
“What an incredible experience! 10/10 would recommend this tour! We only had 1 day to see as much of the park as we could, and Jerzy's tour was perfect. He picked us up from our hotel and drove us around all day (8am-6pm)! He first took us to a few isolated lakes that were really special to be the only people there. He prioritizes this type of experience and it was so appreciated. He's very knowledgeable about the land and the history of the park which was great to be able to ask questions. It is so worth the price to have his expertise as well as to have someone…”
Small-group winter adventure to Abraham Lake bubbles, Peyto Lake, and Bow Lake, with included crampons, poles, and photo-ready guiding.
“The tour was awesome. The tour guide, Rai, was very energetic and with cool vibe, with a lot of interesting facts of the parks and attractions. They can improve their customer service before the trip because I tried to talk with them with no success”
8-day Vancouver to Rockies icon tour with Whistler, UNESCO parks, Icefields Glacier Adventure, Banff gondola, and an Okanagan wine tasting.
“This was one of our most memorable tour ever!!! The small group of 14 travelers from different parts of the world, together with our vibrant & energetic tour guide, Richelle, made this weeklong trip worth our time and money. We had spectacular views of mountains, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers along the way. The hotel accommodations were great, and they're right in the middle of these beautiful towns. Everything was just fantastic !!!”
