Lake Louise & Moraine Lake & icefields Parkway Glacier
“7 nights in Banff, Canada — Land, settle into the Harbourside ryokan, and ease in with an evening walk through Banff townsite.”
7 nights in Banff, Canada, mapped out day by day through Banff — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-19 September
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan, Harbourside
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €1,626
Loved on Google
- Banff Airporter Inc4.9(2.4K)
- Fairmont Banff Springs4.7(18K)
- Banff Pedestrian Bridge4.8(1K)
- Farm & Fire4.5(2.5K)
- Park and Ride - Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Bus Shuttle4.1(313)
- Rockpiles4.9(359)
via Google
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Town Stroll
Arrive on TAP flight and transfer to BanffCheck in to the Riverside ryokanStroll Banff Avenue and Bow River footbridgeEarly dinner and gear check for tomorrow's tours - 2
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
Early departure to Moraine Lake before peak crowdsRockpile viewpoint over the Valley of the Ten PeaksLakeshore walk at Lake LouiseOptional canoe rental at Lake LouiseReturn via scenic Bow Valley Parkway - 3
Icefields Parkway Glacier Trip
Scenic drive along the Icefields ParkwayIce Explorer ride onto the Athabasca GlacierColumbia Icefield Skywalk over the Sunwapta ValleyPhoto stops at Peyto Lake and Bow Lake - 4
Johnston Canyon Hike
Trailhead start at Johnston CanyonWalk the catwalks to the Lower FallsContinue to the Upper Falls viewpointOptional extension to the Ink Pots meadowsPicnic lunch along Johnston Creek - 5
Banff Gondola & Summit
Banff Gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain summitSulphur Mountain boardwalk to Sanson's PeakSummit interpretive centre and viewing decksRelax at the Banff Upper Hot Springs - 6
Wildlife Safari
Dawn guided wildlife safari in the Bow ValleySpot elk, bighorn sheep and mule deerLearn tracking and conservation from the guideAfternoon at Vermilion Lakes for birdlife and reflections - 7
Departure
Leisurely breakfast at the ryokanLast souvenir shopping on Banff AvenueCheck out and transfer to airportReturn TAP flight to AMS
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Arrival & Town Stroll
Land, settle into the Harbourside ryokan, and ease in with an evening walk through Banff townsite. Arrive on TAP flight and transfer to Banff and Check in to the Riverside ryokan.
- Flights
- €289
- Stay
- €1,337
- Per night
- €232
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Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
Full-day guided tour of the two most iconic turquoise lakes, timed to beat the crowds. Early departure to Moraine Lake before peak crowds and Rockpile viewpoint over the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Icefields Parkway Glacier Trip
Journey up the legendary Icefields Parkway to walk on the Athabasca Glacier. Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway and Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier.
Johnston Canyon Hike
Hike the catwalks of Johnston Canyon to the Lower and Upper Falls. Trailhead start at Johnston Canyon and Walk the catwalks to the Lower Falls.
Banff Gondola & Summit
Ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic Rockies views. Banff Gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain summit and Sulphur Mountain boardwalk to Sanson's Peak.
Wildlife Safari
Guided wildlife safari to spot elk, bighorn sheep, and possibly bears in the Bow Valley. Dawn guided wildlife safari in the Bow Valley and Spot elk, bighorn sheep and mule deer.
Departure
Final morning in Banff before the return flight home. Leisurely breakfast at the ryokan and Last souvenir shopping on Banff Avenue.
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