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1 day · Banff itinerary

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.

Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip
Calgary
Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip
5.0(1,162)·10 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway
Banff
Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway
4.9(244)·10–12 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Waterfall Canyon Hiking Adventure
Cabo San Lucas
Waterfall Canyon Hiking Adventure
5.0(159)·7 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Private Customizable Banff Tour Lake Louise-Moraine 6 More Sights
Canmore
Private Customizable Banff Tour Lake Louise-Moraine 6 More Sights
5.0(405)·8–11 hours
from$933/ person
via Viator
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Calgary
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
4.8(263)·8–11 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon Winter Wonderland Tour
Banff
Banff, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon Winter Wonderland Tour
5.0(87)·8 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
Whistler Sea 2 Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls Premium Day Tour
Vancouver
Whistler Sea 2 Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls Premium Day Tour
5.0(134)·10h 30min
from$128/ person
via Viator
Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option
Toronto
Niagara Falls Canada Day Tour From Toronto + Boat Cruise Option
4.8(3,024)·9 hours
from$54/ 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