The 10 National Park Trips 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

Explore Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Johnston Canyon on a small-group day tour from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff.

“It was a great day trip.. I got In at Banff..Angel was an amazing tour guide. He shared lot of interesting information all through the way. The views were amazing.. if you have a short stay at Banff or even if you in Calgary this is a great trip to do. Especially if you don't have a personal vehicle and you want to see the sights. Crampons were provided for places which were really icey..water was provided too...was really good.. definitely recommend this tour and angel as the tour guide.”

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2.Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

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

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and mountain lakes on a small-group day trip from Calgary with transport and park entry included.

“Gordon was very informative and helpful. The length of the tour was a little long. I don’t think that could have been helped. Maybe we shouldn’t have booked it the first day after a long flight.”

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3.Explore Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $87

Explore Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and mountain sights on a guided day trip from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff for $87.

“Marco was excellent at being informative, keeping us on schedule, engaging in conversation and keeping us safe. Played great music on the radio.”

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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

Review of a Calgary day tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Yoho, and Banff, with practical tips on stops, value, and timing.

“Well worth it! Ivan was a wonderful guide and driver. Spectacular views!!! Beautiful, majestic lakes!”

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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

Review of the Lake Louise and Yoho day tour from Calgary or Banff, with Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, transport, and winter snowshoeing.

“Very good tour, see a lot in a day Can recommend Guide was Chinese as well as English which was a little annoying but guide did his best”

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

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

Review of Banff National Park’s 11-hour small-group tour from Calgary or Canmore, with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and hotel pickup.

“This was a GREAT day trip. From Two Jack Lake to Lake Minnewanka to Bow Falls Downtown Banff to Lake Louise. The views are amazing and unreal! Murray was a great guide with a ton of knowledge. HIGHLY recommend this”

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7.2-Day Banff National Park Highlights Summer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 days · from $275

Review of Calgary’s 2-day Banff tour, covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, chairlift views, value, and practical tips.

“Amazing! There’s no possible way we could have done everything we wanted on our own, and it ended up being less expensive than having to rent a car, pay for parking, pay for chairlift rides, etc without the shortcuts and special treatments. We saw everything we wanted and more. Highly recommend!”

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8.Banff & Yoho National Parks Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $748

A private Calgary day tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Takakkaw Falls, and Banff with park fees included.

“Our guide Augusto was very professional. He is friendly, explains clearly and is very helpful. It was a great experience”

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9.Private Banff National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $863

Review of a private Calgary to Banff day trip with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, flexible stops, private transport, and hotel pickup.

“Our driver was so helpful and knowledgeable. We had a fabulous day, he knew just where best photos could be taken and we avoided the crowds and we went at our own pace. Thanks Manny.”

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

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

See Banff’s waterfalls, mountain views, Lake Minnewanka, and Banff town on a guided day tour from Calgary or Banff.

“This tour was a dream come true for anyone who loves crystal-clear lakes, mountain views, and peaceful nature. Each stop—from the glowing turquoise of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to the tranquil beauty of Emerald Lake—was like stepping into a postcard. The timing was just right, giving plenty of moments to wander, take photos, or simply pause and enjoy the scenery. The guide brought a warm and cheerful energy that made the day even more enjoyable. Always smiling, offering helpful tips, and making sure everyone was having a wonderful time—it felt like traveling with a friend who knows all the best spots. A lovely balance of sightseeing and relaxation, this…”

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