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Banff in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Banff? See the highlights around town. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Banff Gondola
  2. 2Bow Falls
  3. 3Lake Minnewanka cruise
  4. 4Banff town

Morning: rise up

The Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain.

Midday: on the water

A Lake Minnewanka cruise.

Afternoon: town

Bow Falls and the Banff townsite.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Banff — prices per person.

Hoteller i nærheden af Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Calgary
Hoteller i nærheden af Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
4.9(198)·11 timer
fra$50/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls
Banff
Hoteller i nærheden af Johnston Canyon Frozen Waterfalls
5.0(51)·4 timer
fra$83/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Gondola, Upper Hot Spring, Bow Fall & Top 3 Lakes
Calgary
Hoteller i nærheden af Gondola, Upper Hot Spring, Bow Fall & Top 3 Lakes
4.1(12)·10 timer
fra$86/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Hike in Sunshine Meadow & Johnston Canyon
Calgary
Hoteller i nærheden af Hike in Sunshine Meadow & Johnston Canyon
4.8(26)·10 timer
fra$202/ person
via Viator

Banff in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Banff in one day?
Yes — ride the Banff Gondola, cruise Lake Minnewanka, and enjoy Bow Falls and the town in a full day.
What is the best one-day tour in Banff?
A combo of the Banff Gondola and a Lake Minnewanka cruise captures the best of the area in a day.
Is one day enough in Banff?
One day covers the town highlights; add a day for Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Columbia Icefield.

Explore more in Banff

Banff Gondola & TownLake Louise & MoraineColumbia IcefieldLake Minnewanka CruiseJohnston Canyon & Hikes