7-Day Banff & Canadian Rockies Summer
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, and a Calgary-or-Banff base for easy day-tripping.
Trip length
Per person
The classic summer Rockies trip. Stay in Banff townsite or at Lake Louise, day-trip the iconic spots, and drive at least one stretch of the Icefields Parkway. Adds well with a Vancouver pre/post stay or a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey.
Itinerary at a glance
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Day 1
Arrive Calgary → Banff
Pick up rental, drive 90 min to Banff. Settle in.
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Day 2
Lake Louise + Moraine Lake
Reservation/shuttle for Moraine. Hike up the Rockpile, canoe at Lake Louise.
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Day 3
Icefields Parkway
Drive to Athabasca Glacier, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake. Long but unbeatable scenic day.
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Day 4
Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, lunch at Lake Louise village.
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Day 5
Banff hike + gondola
Sulphur Mountain gondola, Tunnel Mountain hike, Banff Hot Springs.
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Day 6
Free day
Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, or just lake time.
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Day 7
Drive back to Calgary
Last morning in the mountains, fly home from YYC.
What's included
- 6 nights at Banff/Lake Louise hotels (mix of in-town + lakefront)<br />
- Rental car for the week<br />
- Reserved Moraine Lake shuttle<br />
- Lake Louise canoe rental (1 hr)<br />
- Banff Gondola tickets<br />
- Detailed driving itinerary with daily stops<br />
- Printed personalized itinerary booklet<br />
- 24/7 advisor support during your trip