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Home/Destinations/Banff/Banff in 3 days
3 days · Banff itinerary

Banff in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Banff cover the town, the lakes and the glaciers. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: town & gondola
  2. 2Day 2: Lake Louise
  3. 3Day 3: Icefields Parkway
  4. 4Glacier walk

Day 1: the town

Gondola, Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka.

Day 2: the lakes

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

Day 3: the glaciers

The Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield.

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(1,164)·10 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Explore Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw & 3 National Parks
Banff
Explore Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw & 3 National Parks
5.0(159)·9–12 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Adventure
Banff
Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Adventure
5.0(66)·8 hours
from$208/ 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
Private VIP Banff Tour: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Hidden Gems
Banff
Private VIP Banff Tour: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Hidden Gems
5.0(66)·9–11 hours
from$717/ person
via Viator
Athabasca Falls/Abraham icebubble,Sunwpata Falls,Icefield & Peyto
Banff
Athabasca Falls/Abraham icebubble,Sunwpata Falls,Icefield & Peyto
4.9(134)·11–12 hours
from$100/ 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(135)·10h 30min
from$128/ person
via Viator
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Full Day Tour
Canmore
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Full Day Tour
5.0(51)·6–9 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator

Banff in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Banff?
Three days lets you enjoy the town and gondola, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and the Columbia Icefield.
What are the best day trips from Banff?
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield, and Johnston Canyon are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Banff itinerary?
Spend day one in town, day two at the lakes, and day three on the Icefields Parkway.

Explore more in Banff

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