Banff Gondola & lakeside evening & lake Louise & Lake Agnes Tea House
“8 nights in Banff, Canada — Land, transfer to Banff, and ease into the mountains.”
8 nights in Banff, Canada, mapped out day by day through Banff and Jasper — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 8 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-20 September
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan and 1 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 8 days
- Budget
- €1,811
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & town settle-in
Arrive and transfer to the Riverside ryokan in BanffStroll Banff townsite and stock up on suppliesEasy riverside walk along the Bow River at dusk - 2
Banff Gondola & lakeside evening
Banff Gondola to the Sulphur Mountain summit boardwalkSummit ridge walk with panoramic Rockies viewsAfternoon at Lake Minnewanka with a shoreline walk or cruise - 3
Lake Louise & Lake Agnes Tea House
Early start to Lake Louise to beat the crowdsHike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for tea and viewsDescend via the Big Beehive lookout back to the lakeshore - 4
Moraine Lake & Valley of the Ten Peaks
Shuttle to Moraine Lake for the Rockpile viewpointLakeshore trail and canoe on the turquoise waterReturn to Banff for hot springs and dinner in town - 5
Emerald Lake day trip
Drive to Emerald Lake in Yoho National ParkLoop trail around Emerald Lake and canoe rentalStop at Natural Bridge before returning to Banff - 6
Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Drive the Icefields Parkway north toward Jasper National ParkStop at the Columbia Icefield for a glacier viewpointCheck into the Machiya townhouse in Jasper - 7
Columbia Icefield & Athabasca River
Ice Explorer experience onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia IcefieldSkywalk glass platform over the valleyAfternoon along the Athabasca River and Athabasca Falls - 8
Jasper National Park exploring
Maligne Lake and Spirit Island viewpoint in Jasper National ParkWildlife spotting drive through the Maligne ValleyRelax in Jasper town before departure prep
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Arrival & town settle-in
Land, transfer to Banff, and ease into the mountains. Arrive and transfer to the Riverside ryokan in Banff and Stroll Banff townsite and stock up on supplies.
- Flights
- €289
- Stay
- €1,522
- Per night
- €226
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Banff Gondola & lakeside evening
Ride above town then relax by a glacial lake. Banff Gondola to the Sulphur Mountain summit boardwalk and Summit ridge walk with panoramic Rockies views.
Lake Louise & Lake Agnes Tea House
Iconic turquoise lake and a classic tea-house hike. Early start to Lake Louise to beat the crowds and Hike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for tea and views.
Moraine Lake & Valley of the Ten Peaks
The most photographed lake in the Rockies. Shuttle to Moraine Lake for the Rockpile viewpoint and Lakeshore trail and canoe on the turquoise water.
Emerald Lake day trip
Cross into Yoho for a quieter emerald gem. Drive to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park and Loop trail around Emerald Lake and canoe rental.
Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Scenic transfer along one of the world's great drives. Drive the Icefields Parkway north toward Jasper National Park and Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a glacier viewpoint.
Columbia Icefield & Athabasca River
Get up close to ice and rushing glacial water. Ice Explorer experience onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield and Skywalk glass platform over the valley.
Jasper National Park exploring
Explore Jasper's lakes and wildlife. Maligne Lake and Spirit Island viewpoint in Jasper National Park and Wildlife spotting drive through the Maligne Valley.
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