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Banff trip · Calgary itinerary

Calgary to Banff: The Best Rockies Day Trip

Banff and Lake Louise are Calgary’s unmissable day trip. Here is how to spend a perfect day in the Rockies — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Drive to Banff
  2. 2Banff Gondola
  3. 3Lake Louise
  4. 4Moraine Lake

Banff town

The gondola and mountain views.

Lake Louise

The turquoise jewel of the Rockies.

Moraine Lake

The Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Private Premium Custom Banff Tour Moraine Lake Louise 10 Spots
Banff
Private Premium Custom Banff Tour Moraine Lake Louise 10 Spots
5.0(78)·10–12 hours
from$789/ person
via Viator
Banff National Park and Lake Louise Small Group Tour
Calgary
Banff National Park and Lake Louise Small Group Tour
5.0(75)·8–10 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
5.0(47)·10h 30min
from$71/ 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
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
Banff National Park & Lake Louise FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR
Calgary
Banff National Park & Lake Louise FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR
5.0(58)·8–10 hours
from$393/ person
via Viator
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Private Day Tour with Banff Explorer
Calgary
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Private Day Tour with Banff Explorer
5.0(55)·8 hours
from$490/ person
via Viator
Explore Moraine Lake, Banff, Lake Louise & Minnewanka
Calgary
Explore Moraine Lake, Banff, Lake Louise & Minnewanka
5.0(58)·9–10 hours
from$111/ person
via Viator

Calgary & Banff — FAQ

Is Banff a good day trip from Calgary?
Yes — at about 1.5 hours away, Banff with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake is Calgary’s top day trip into the Rockies.
What is included on a Banff day trip from Calgary?
Most include Banff town, the gondola or hot springs, and the turquoise Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Can you see Lake Louise and Banff in one day?
Yes — full-day tours from Calgary combine Banff town with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

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