The 7 2-Day Experiences in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Toronto & Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Travel from Montreal to Toronto and Niagara Falls in two packed days, with transport, one hotel night, and a tour leader included. Add the 1000 Islands cruise, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Skylon Tower, and Niagara City Cruises for extra fees. Guides may include Lena, Luke, Jacky, or Jack.

“Great and very interesting I recommend people Toronto is a big country with things to visit : CN Tower, Niagara falls, Skylon Tower The things to do”

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2.Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $434Top rated

You’ll tour Banff and the Columbia Icefield in a small or large air-conditioned group, with a local guide, Banff hotel night, Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and an optional Ice Explorer ride. Guides such as Lisa and James are known for clear schedules and thoughtful help.

“We went to lots of picturesque locations, in Jasper, and learned lots of interesting facts and stories from our tour guide, Lisa.”

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3.Lake Louise & Moraine Lake 1/2 Day Tour Canoe/Sightsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 5h 30m · from $57Best value

Spend 330 minutes visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff, with scenic stops at Castle Mountain and Vermilion Lakes. English-speaking guides such as Hari, AJ, Guru, and Guri lead the small-group outing. Transport, water, and the park pass are included, but canoe hire is extra.

“It was very good activity . We earlier had Columbia Icefield adventure trip with Guru and had a good experience. Will recommend it again .”

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4.2-Day Banff National Park Highlights Summer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 days · from $275

Spend two days with an English-speaking guide such as Dair, Dan, Patrick, or Kevin, visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Johnston Canyon, Banff, and more. Small groups, hotel pickup, park fees, water, and a sightseeing chairlift are included.

“Had a great stress free time with Patrick and Malvin. I was able to see many of the iconic lakes and sight seeing locations without the hassle of driving and finding parking. Especially lake Moraine which is not acceable via personal cars was the highlight of the trip.”

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5.2-Day Sundance Overnight Backcountry Lodge Trip by Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $998

Ride from Banff Trail Riders Stables to Sundance Lodge with guides Courtney, Maia, and Mark. You’ll follow glacier-fed creeks, stop for cowboy-style trail meals, sleep in a comfortable bed, and return the next afternoon. The lodge has no Wi-Fi, electricity, or cell service.

“Amazing experience from beginning until the end… We have the best tour guides Courtney, Maia, Mark along with the best cook! The accommodation in the forest was divine. Could not have asked for a better trip.”

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6.Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 2 days · from $138

See Banff’s top sights without driving or parking stress. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake and more. Guides may include Jay, Andy, Tammy, Ivan or Peter, and the group size can range from 7 to 55 people.

“We didn’t want to drive and struggle with crazy parking in Banff, we decided to take this 2-day tour and very happy with it. It’s a good way to see everything in Banff if you stay in Calgary where everything is cheaper than the Banff area. It covers the most attractions although the time is a little tight. Jay and Andy our guides are very professional and passionate. We’ve taken many tours before and these tour guides are the best.”

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7.Banff, Yoho, and Jasper 2 Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days

Travel privately from Calgary through Banff and Yoho to Jasper with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop at Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake, and more. You set the pace, while park fees and transportation are handled.

“We recently booked this tour via geturguide.com. We had a wonderful and amazing tour of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Mr. Habib, our tour guide was professional, outstanding, fun and exceeded our expectations. He gave us enough time and took us to all the beautiful sightseeing spots in the areas around BANFF, YOHO and Jasper National Parks. He was safe with his driving skills and provided history of the areas as well. This was a wonderful tour and we highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you.”

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