The 4 Best 5-Day Experiences in Canada

1.Canadian Rocky Mountains & Banff 5-Day Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,666Our pick

Travel from Vancouver through the Okanagan and Canadian Rockies on a five-day guided coach tour. You’ll get hotel stays, four breakfasts, one dinner, wine tasting, the Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Athabasca Glacier, and free time in Banff. Guides have included Christopher, Ian, Matt, Nigel, and others.

“My partner and I came from Australia for a North America trip. The price might seem steep but it was definitely worth it. Marcos and Nigel took care of us really well and gave terrific explanations of all the places we went to. The bus ride was very smooth and there were frequent stops which was helpful for rest and toilet breaks. Although we had a small hiccup where the canoe tour was fully booked out by other tour operators, we appreciated Marcos working really hard to secure additional activities like water rafting. My favourite experience was actually staying at Banff, they have a small but lively town where you…”

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2.5 Day Canadian Rockies, Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,245

Travel from Calgary through Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks with a bilingual Mandarin and English guide. Four hotel nights, airport pickup, Johnston Canyon, Maligne Lake, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Icefields Parkway are included. Gondola rides, meals, and lake cruises cost extra.

“First of all, the company Westar has a terrible policy of final sale. So if you make an error in booking you do not get a second chance. The 5 day itinerary was excellent but conducted mostly in Chinese. We were two of the only 3 people tRead more”

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3.Yellowknife Winter 5 Days 4 Nights: Aurora and Day Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $960Best value

You get three aurora outings plus ice fishing with a fish-fry lunch, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and a Yellowknife city tour. Guides including Leon, Mimi, Mo, Peter, and Willie handle transfers and photography. Hotels cost extra, and early bookers get free winter clothing rental.

“This was a really fun and diverse trip. We saw the Aurora all 3 nights. We went to the cabin to watch the first night. The second and third night we watched from the lodge and the popular Ice Road. Hot chocolate and snacks were served each night. The tour guides took pictures for us all. The guides were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. In addition to the Aurora viewing late at night, we did dog sled, snow mobile, ice fishing and the city tour. Having the provided mits, boots, pants and parka was great. Shout out to Leon, Mimi, Mo, and Peter. Thanks for a memorable trip…”

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4.5-Day Canadian Rockies: 1 Night Fairmont Banff Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,611

Travel from Calgary through Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks in a small group of up to 14, with a bilingual Mandarin-English guide, arranged hotels, airport pickup, and major stops including Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, and the Columbia Icefield.

“Day 3 of 5. We visited bow lake, jonston canyon, sulphur mountain, etc. From the scenic drive to the sites that we visited, the tour was a great experience if you are a nature lover but is neither fit enough for a full hike nor have the time Read more”

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