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15 National Park Tours in Banff to Build a Day Around

35 tours  ·  from $50

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 national park tours in Banff justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour - Lake Louise gives you the classic first look
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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

1.Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,023 reviews · from $61Our pick

Spend 7.5 to 11 hours visiting Banff and Yoho National Parks with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Mike, or Sammy. See Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon, and Vermilion Lakes, with transport from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff.

“The tour was wonderful! Gray was phenomenal! He was funny, personable and always willing to take pictures for everyone!”

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - The ride from Banff to Lake Louise
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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

2.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend a half-day visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff, with a guide such as Jade, Jake, Sam, or Neil sharing local history and pointing out the best photo spots. You get comfortable transport, a maple cookie, water, and about 30 minutes at each lake. Moraine Lake access is seasonal.

“We all enjoyed the trip to see Lake Louise and Moraine absolutely majestic Simon our guide was very knowledgeable and the coach was extremely comfortable Highly recommend this excursion”

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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride - A gentle start for first-time riders
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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

3.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1 hour · from $78

Meet your horse at Banff Trail Riders’ red stables, learn basic Western riding, then follow lead and tail guides beside the Bow River and Cave and Basin Hot Springs. Sarah, Jade, and other guides are praised for clear instruction and local stories. Bring long pants, sturdy shoes, and insect repellent.

“Jade and Steph were fantastic guides! The one hour Bow River ride was a great experience for our family of five.”

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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride - Meeting your horse and learning the basics
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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

4.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Ride a gentle, well-trained horse through wooded trails near Banff Springs, with two Spray River crossings, Bow Falls views, and guides such as Samantha, Summer, Ki, and Liv sharing local stories. Basic instruction, helmets, and lead and tail guides make this a friendly first ride.

“We had a brilliant time on the hour spray ride! The tour guides were great fun and we felt really safe at all times. The ride is so scenic! Would highly recommend!”

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Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour - Why the guide makes or breaks the outing
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Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour

5.Banff National Park Big Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Join Hydra River Guides at the Banff Canoe Club for a 90-minute guided trip up and back along the Bow River. You’ll paddle a 12-seat Big Canoe with no experience required, watch for elk, bald eagles, ospreys, loons, and muskrats, and hear local stories from guides such as Abbey, Maddie, Cam, and Darby.

“Fun trip with great views. Phone safe (you will not get wet). Some exertion as you paddle upstream, but not too intense. Stephanie is great.”

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Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour - The safety briefing makes first-time paddling easier
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Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour

6.Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 286 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

Join Banff Adventures at the Banff Canoe Club for a gentle 90-minute paddle on the Bow River. Your English-speaking guide, such as Abbey, Brie, CJ, or Mardi, handles safety, paddling tips, local stories, and wildlife facts. The tour suits families and beginners, with lemonade served afterward.

“Ethan our tour guide was awesome!! We had a great experience and would definitely go again”

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Banff: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip - Lake Louise, the Classic First Stop
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Banff: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip

7.Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 272 reviews · from $61

This full-day coach or van trip links Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and either Banff or Bow Falls. Guides such as Ben, Sam, Rhonda, Michael, and Isabella share local facts, while included transport removes the parking headache.

“Ben was very engaging and informative. Learned lots of cool facts from him — about the mountains, bears, etc. He also shared some great tips on what to do and where things were at at our stops, which made our excursions smoother. Overall a great experience. And we saw grizzlies — a mom and her cubs!! 🐻”

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Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch - Consolation Lakes: the gentlest route with a Moraine Lake bonus
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Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

8.Banff National Park Guided Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153

Choose one of four Banff-area hikes and spend about seven hours on the trail with a certified guide, hiking poles, transport from Banff, and a packed lunch. Routes range from easy Consolation Lakes to moderate Larch Valley, Stanley Glacier, and Plain of Six Glaciers.

“The trail had breathtaking views from start to finish! Our guide Evie was so sweet and very informative. The packed lunch was delicious. We felt pretty accomplished at the end off he day too!!!”

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Banff and Jasper National Parks: Tour with Transport - Starting from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore
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Banff and Jasper National Parks: Tour with Transport

9.Banff and Jasper National Parks: Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · from $66

Ride from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff along the Icefields Parkway with an English-speaking guide such as Param, Guri, Anna, or Aashish. Stop at famous lakes and glaciers, then add the Ice Explorer and Skywalk at the Columbia Icefield for an extra fee.

“The driver was excellent, attentive to passenger requests and providing commentary on the scenery. He was great! Signage on the vehicle at the pick up point would help avoid confusion at the outset to start things off on a good note. It would also distinguish your tours from so many others sharing the pick up point.”

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River Explorer | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park - The return float, when the river takes over
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River Explorer | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

10.River Explorer | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join the Banff Canoe Club for a 90-minute paddle on the Bow River in a large shared canoe. No experience is needed, and guides such as Abbey, Madi, Cam, and Fergus add local stories about beavers, mountains, wildlife, and Banff’s waterways. You paddle upstream, then float back.

“Tim was an awesome guide with tons of useful and interesting information. He made this canoe ride super memorable. Thanks Tim. I highly recommend for anyone. It wasn’t that hard paddling at all since there were 8+ people rowing.”

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Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride - Meeting your horse and learning the basics
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Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride

11.Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 128 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Ride from Warner Stables along the Bow River, past Cave and Basin hot springs, through marsh and forest, then up Sulphur Mountain to Windy Knoll. Guides such as Sophie, Angela, and Nicole provide riding tips and local stories. Expect a calm walking pace, mountain views, and horses with distinct personalities.

“Fabulous friendly staff from start to finish. Really helpful and fun. Would highly recommend”

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Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch - Stanley Glacier, fire, fossils, and ice
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Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

12.Banff National Park: Guided Signature Hikes with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 123 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Spend seven hours hiking with a certified English-speaking guide in a group of up to 12. Choose Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Plain of Six Glaciers, with hiking poles, transport from listed stops, and a gourmet picnic lunch included.

“Our tour group had Francis and Buck looking after us. Their excitement was palpable as we drove towards Moraine Lake which had started snowing. A unique experience as the road shuts over Winter! Francis took great care of my partner who was suffering from an earlier ankle injury. The two guides bounced off each other well to create a fab tour group environment. Buck had packed some hot chocolate for the whole group too once we got to the top! Thanks for the great tour.”

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Banff to Jasper One-Way Tour - Setting out from Banff at 8:15 a.m.
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Banff to Jasper One-Way Tour

13.Banff to Jasper One-Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $260

Travel from Banff to Jasper with a driver-guide such as Dave, Sean, Norm, or Chuck, stopping at Lake Louise, Bow Lake, glaciers, waterfalls, and the Columbia Icefield. Your day includes hotel pickup, picnic lunch, and admission to the Glacier Adventure and Glacier SkyWalk.

“Seb was a very knowledgable and friendly driver who took us to lots of fantastic spots. The lunch was also way better than I expected!”

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Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park - Floating back with time to watch the banks
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Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

14.Wildlife on the Bow | Big Canoe Tour in Banff National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join a guide from the Banff Canoe Club for a 90-minute paddle upriver and float back on the Bow. You’ll share a 12-seat canoe, learn wildlife etiquette, and look for elk, beavers, bald eagles, loons, herons, and more. Cam, C.J., John, Jacob, and Nieve have all guided this outing.

“A nice easy paddle upriver and then a leisurely float back down. We were fortunate to see two bears, one chasing the other. We also saw beaver, weasel and ducks. Jacob was great at getting us all working together and was able to keep us entertained as we went along. It was definitely worth the time and money.”

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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter - Bow Valley Parkway: a scenic start
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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

15.Discover Lake Louise and Yoho In Winter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $186

Travel from Banff to frozen Lake Louise and Emerald Lake with guides such as Emma, Anik, or Timothy. Walk the Lake Louise shore, see Natural Bridge, enjoy lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge, and warm up with hot chocolate and a maple cookie or s’mores.

“We had a good laugh snow shoeing . The scenery was beautiful . Had a hot chocolate in the ice bar at the lake .”

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New in National Park Tours in Banff

★ 5.0Moraine and Lake Louise with Yoho National Park Private Tour7 reviews
★ 4.5Emerald Lake,Natural Bridge, Wapta Falls & Takakkaw Falls in YohoFrom $11927 reviews
★ 5.0Banff National Park- Double Kayak Experience17 reviews
★ 5.0Jasper and Columbia Skywalk Icefield Parkway Private Day Tour15 reviews
★ 5.0Columbia Icefield Adventure,Bow Lake,Peyto Lake in Banff & JasperFrom $738 reviews
★ 5.0Private Banff and Yoho National Park Tour with Moraine LakeFrom $47117 reviews
★ 5.0Banff, Yoho, and Icefield Parkway Private Tour5 reviews
★ 4.2Moraine Lake: Lake Louise & Yoho & Moraine Lake Day TourFrom $5024 reviews
★ 4.6Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day TourFrom $13813 reviews
★ 4.8From Banff/Canmore: Deep 1 Day Tour in Banff National ParkFrom $18211 reviews
★ 4.9Lake Louise & Yoho Full Day TourFrom $18121 reviews
★ 4.63-Day Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Yoho, IcefieldFrom $23625 reviews
★ 5.0Banff, Yoho, and Jasper 2 Day Private Tour4 reviews
★ 4.7Banff National Park: Canyons, Lakes & Local FavouritesFrom $789 reviews

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