The 15 National Park Tours in Calgary That Earn Their Price

1.Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Spend a full day in Banff National Park with a guide such as Teddy or Angel, traveling in a group of up to 12. Summer includes Moraine Lake and Lake Minnewanka; winter swaps in Johnston Canyon and Surprise Corner. Transport, park fees, water, and crampons are included.

“This tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Teddy was so knowledgeable and hospitable. I appreciate that he talks us through every spot we visited so we are aware of the background and history of it. Teddy made sure guests felt comfortable and safe and even had a conversation with all of us individually so we weren’t all complete strangers lol. Every spot was a beautiful sight to see and great spots for photos. Plenty of leisure time at each stop. We really enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend.”

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2.Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $64

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Banff National Park from Calgary, Canmore, Banff, or Cochrane. Your guide handles the long drive while you visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in summer, Lake Minnewanka, Banff Avenue, and scenic viewpoints. Guides include Dan, Dair, Gordon, Murray, and Patrick.

“Amazing guide! We really enjoyed the experience, they were on time and the explanation during our trip was really interesting.”

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3.Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $86

Travel by comfortable van from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with local guides such as Marco, Teddy, Angel, Mario, and Luis. Visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Town, and seasonal mountain stops, with photo tips, wildlife watchouts, and two hours to explore Banff.

“The trip was excellent, we saw lots of beautiful lakes and had time to explore the charming town of Banff. Teddy, the guide, was very knowledgable, fun and professional, he even joined my partner in swimming in one of the lakes. Would highly recommend it!”

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4.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Spend 8 to 11 hours touring the Rockies in an air-conditioned van with guides such as Ivan, Jackson, Mike, Ben, and Andrew. Visit Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and either Banff Avenue or Bow Falls.

“Awesome experience, Ben our guide did a phenomenal job. Saw everything and gave us history behind it.”

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5.Lake Louise & Yoho National Park Day Tour from Calgary/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Calgary or Banff in an air-conditioned vehicle to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Yoho National Park. Guides such as Sammy, David, Allen, and Bob have led past departures. Winter trips include about 20 minutes of guided snowshoeing, weather permitting.

“My husband and I did two diff tours around Banff with this same group in September 2024 and both were excellent! Great tour guides who were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! We would highly recommend them and would definitely book again!”

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6.From Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park Premium Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 11 hours · from $70

Join a small group of up to 13 people for an 11-hour Banff National Park day trip from Calgary or Canmore. Guides such as Murray, Patrick, Dan, Gordon, and Sergiy combine mountain facts, jokes, photo help, and flexible seasonal stops, with time in Banff, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake when open.

“What a great trip! Every review we read was spot on about Murray! He was super entertaining and incredibly informed about the land, history, and science. We loved the geeky stuff, random facts and silly jokes. We learned so much and loved it all. The sights were incredible and we appreciated the timeliness of both the group and the guide. This would be a great trip for a solo traveler, couple or group of adults but felt a little pricey for a family with kiddos. Highly recommended for the scenic drive, the sights and the entertainment though!”

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7.Moraine Lake Louise Emerald Johnston Canyon Banff Yoho Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · from $61

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and timing, with guides such as Jay, Greta, Tommy, and Ben praised for clear local insight. Moraine Lake is seasonal, with winter alternatives.

“Storm, our Banff tour guide, swept us off our feet with his passion and knowledge of the Rockies. Despite the weather’s unpredictable nature, Storm navigated us through mist-shrouded trails and cascading waterfalls, transforming what could have been a damp day into an exhilarating adventure. His storytelling skills brought Banff’s history and wildlife to life, leaving us in awe of this breathtaking landscape. A truly unforgettable journey, guided by Storm’s enthusiasm and expertise!”

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

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

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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9.5 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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10.2-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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11.Banff & Yoho National Parks Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews

Travel from Calgary in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Banff town. Guides such as Augusto, Amman, Joey, and Jono have been praised for clear commentary, careful driving, and friendly help.

“We had a great time . The driver (Amman) knows the places well. Highly recommended”

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12.Private Banff National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews

Travel privately from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with an English-speaking driver-guide to Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, and more. Guides such as Manny, Aljay, Joey M, Jef, Gabe, and Rey have led this flexible one-day outing.

“Hats off to our tourist guide Joey M!! He did an excellent job above and beyond our expectation. Getting this tour is worth it with all the convenience fr the hotel pick up to each strategic spots for phototaking. Joey M even took the initiative to be the official photographer of our group. Its also worth mentioning that with a tour guide like Joey, we skipped all the long waiting lines and the hassle of finding parking spots! We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best of banff in one day!”

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13.Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Yoho NP,Johnston Canyon & BanffTour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $61

Join an English-speaking guide such as Peter for a full day from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Visit Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon, and Vermilion Lakes in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Pack lunch and dress for changing mountain weather.

“Our excursion was postponed to another day without giving any reason. Luckily, we were still in the destination area that day. The stays at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake were each 15 minutes shorter than description. The driver completely omitted the stop at Emerald Lake. Overall, the excursion did not meet our expectations by far.”

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14.Explore 4 Stunning Lakes in Banff & Yoho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 11 hours · from $79

Travel from Calgary in a small group of up to 14 people to four Rocky Mountain lakes, Natural Bridge, and Banff. Your guide handles driving, parking, snacks, and photo stops, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Expect a long day, short walks, mountain views, and free time in Banff.

“Abholung und Kommunikation hat gut geklappt. Tour war schön, in einem Tag viel gesehen. :)”

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15.Banff/Calgary:Banff National Park&Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Spend a full day in Banff National Park with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, and Banff Avenue. The Banff Gondola is optional at an extra cost. Guide Lisa has been praised for her friendly, helpful service.

“communication before the tour was great, clear instructions on meeting place, the driver was lovely.”

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