Banff Scenic Day Tour and Experience

(Private Tour: min 3 tickets. *To add Moraine Lake please check when booking)
Itinerary includes all popular viewpoints in Banff National Park, actual itinerary may differ to your group's plans.

Plan for a scenic adventure into the Rockies! Begin your day with panoramic views from Norquay Lookout and the serene beauty of Lake Minnewanka surrounded by dramatic peaks. Visit charming town of Banff, to enjoy lunch and soak in the alpine atmosphere. In afternoon, discover Surprise Corner’s postcard-perfect view, the historic Park Museum/Cave and Basin, the rushing Bow Falls, and the Hoodoos’ dramatic rock formations. From there, travel the scenic Bow Valley parkway 1A to iconic Morant’s Curve, Castle Mountain, and Backswamp, stroll catwalks of Johnston Canyon Lower Falls. Cap your day with a peaceful lakeside walk at the iconic Lake Louise and Lake Moraine to conclude an unforgettable day full of nature, history, and mountain charm.

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 10 hours

Lake Minnewanka

Improvement District No.9, Distance from Banff:10 km and distance from Lake Louise:66 km, Banff

Conclude your day at Banff's largest natural lake, surrounded by towering peaks and offering pristine mountain reflections.

30 minutes

Mount Norquay Lookout

Mt Norquay Scenic Drive , Banff, Banff

Take in spectacular panoramic views of Banff townsite, the Bow Valley, and surrounding mountain ranges.

20 minutes

Banff

Banff

You'll have approximately 60 mins time to explore the charming streets of Banff, with time for shopping, photos, and lunch.

1 hour

Bow Falls

, , Banff

Witness the rushing waters of the Bow River cascading over ancient limestone ledges.

30 minutes

Surprise Corner

Buffalo St, , Banff, T1L 1A1

Capture the classic postcard view of the iconic Banff Springs Hotel nestled in the Bow Valley.

15 minutes

Hoodoos Trail

Buffalo Street, Surprise Corner Viewpoint parking lot, Banff, T0L

Marvel at these unique limestone pillars carved by centuries of glacial and water erosion.

20 minutes

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

311 Cave Ave, Banff, T1L 1K2

See the birthplace of Canada's National Park system (1883), where hot sulphur springs were found and the original bathhouse was built in 1887.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Banff Park Museum

93 Banff Avenue, , Banff, T0L 0C0

Discover the natural history of the Canadian Rockies in Canada's oldest natural history museum, featuring local wildlife displays and indigenous artifacts.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Banff Gondola

Mountain Avenue, Banff, T1L 1B2

Ride the enclosed gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of six mountain ranges.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Vermilion Lakes

Vermilion Lakes Road, Banff, T0L 2C0

These three shallow lakes make a marvellous foreground to dramatic Mount Rundle in the background and gets great lighting for photos. Also chance to see muskrat or beavers.

15 minutes

Bow Valley Parkway

Improvement District No. 9, , Banff

An alternative from Banff to Lake Louise, this is a restricted speed, narrower, tree lined road, and does provide a better chance of seeing wildlife such as bears and deer.

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Backswamp Viewpoint

Bow Valley Pkwy, Sawback, AB T0L 1E0, Canada

Experience serene wetland views with excellent wildlife spotting opportunities including waterfowl, elk, and deer.

15 minutes

Johnston Canyon

Bow Valley Pkwy, T1L 1K2

You'll follow elevated walkways through this impressive limestone canyon to reach the Lower Falls, with an optional continuation to the Upper Falls for more adventurous travelers (additional 40 minutes).

1 hour

Tito's Castle Mountain Viewpoint

Banff National Park, Banff-Windermere Hwy, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

Marvel at the distinctive fortress-like profile of Castle Mountain and learn about its geological formation and naming history.

15 minutes

Morant's Curve

Improvement District #9

Capture the famous railway curve with Mount Rundle's dramatic backdrop. This photographer's paradise offers the classic Canadian Rockies railway scene.

20 minutes

Lake Louise

Lake Louise, T0L 1E0

You'll spend approximately 70 minutes exploring this iconic lake in the peaceful morning hours, walking along the shoreline trail, photographing the Victoria Glacier, and learning about the area's fascinating history.

1 hour

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake Rd, Off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise

If option is selected, Visit the iconic blue water lake with its "Twenty Dollar View" that once graced Canadian currency.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included