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Home/Destinations/Calgary/Calgary & Rockies in 3 days
3 days · Calgary itinerary

Calgary & the Rockies in 3 Days

Three days from Calgary cover the lakes, the glaciers and the dinosaurs. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Banff & lakes
  2. 2Day 2: Columbia Icefield
  3. 3Day 3: Drumheller
  4. 4Calgary city

Day 1: Banff & lakes

Banff, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

Day 2: the glaciers

The Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield.

Day 3: dinosaurs

Drumheller badlands and the city.

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(77)·10–12 hours
from$789/ 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
Drumheller & Hoodoos Day Trip from Calgary, Explore the Badlands
−6%
Alberta
Drumheller & Hoodoos Day Trip from Calgary, Explore the Badlands
5.0(164)·9 hours
from$84$90/ 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
The Glacier Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Whistler
The Glacier Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
5.0(49)·29 min
from$154/ person
via Viator
BEST! Hell's Revenge U-Drive 4X4 Tour in Moab +Dinosaur Tracks!
Moab
BEST! Hell's Revenge U-Drive 4X4 Tour in Moab +Dinosaur Tracks!
5.0(1,838)·3 hours
from$99/ 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$180/ person
via Viator
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon
Hofn
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon
5.0(242)·4–5 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator

Calgary & Rockies in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Calgary and the Rockies?
Three days is ideal — Banff and the lakes on day one, the Columbia Icefield on day two, and Drumheller and the city on day three.
What are the best day trips from Calgary?
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Banff town and the Drumheller dinosaur badlands are the standouts.
How do I plan a 3-day Calgary itinerary?
Spend day one at Banff and the lakes, day two on the Icefields Parkway, and day three at Drumheller with city time.

Explore more in Calgary

Lake Louise & Moraine LakeBanff Town & GondolaColumbia Icefield & GlaciersDrumheller DinosaursCalgary City & Stampede