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Banff National Park Cultural Tours & Trips

97 Banff National Park trips. Tours from 40 tour companies. 153 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Canadian Rockies by Train
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Canadian Rockies by Train

By Tours of Distinction
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
51 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Banff National Park, Jasper, Lake Louise, Pacific Ocean, Vancouver

Highlights

  • Fresh air and natural wonders are only part of the best destination in Western Canada
  • Canada’s most livable city - Vancouver
  • Meet wildlife in Jasper National Park! You can possible spot elk, moose, bears, deers and more among the towering verdant pines
  • Dotted with over 100 glaciers, waterfalls and pristine emerald lakes, the Ice-fields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the world
  • Experience the Rockies by train onboard VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’ and relax in the dome car for endless sweeping views of the mountains.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography

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"We loved this trip. Our guide was excellent. We really enjoyed all the included highlights. Our favorite was Biltmore Estate. It is a must!"

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Canada: Banff National Park & the Canadian Rockies
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Canada: Banff National Park & the Canadian Rockies

By VBT Bicycling Vacations
premier
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Alberta, Banff, Banff National Park, Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise

Highlights

  • Learn about Banff National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s first national park.
  • Spin downhill along the magnificent Bow Valley Parkway, a stunning wilderness corridor.
  • Observe wildlife from the saddle–including elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and even black and grizzly bears.
  • Pass panorama after panorama of jaw-dropping alpine splendor as you cycle in Kananaskis Country.
  • Hike the trails of Ptarmigan Cirque to an alpine meadow with epic views.

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"This trip is unbelievably fantastic. Two of the best rides of my life, were on this tour. The guides were very good and this was just the start, when we met them, at the hotel in Cortina. Cortina was the site of the 1956 Olympics, and is a small pretty village. Nothing was open the two nights we were there, so probably bad timing. Hotel was a typical ski village hotel, good Italian/German food, and very comfortable. Second day of biking was up an old railroad spur that is now a ski trail about 15-20 K up to a mountain pass called Cimabanche Pass, which is beautiful. We rode up in a snow storm, then rain, then finally clear skies. This was the number two best ride of my life. Starting out from the hotel in Cortina, up the old spur, through single track bike trails, past babbling brooks, up to this fabulous mountain pass. This is now where the fun starts. Mostly downhill on paved roads very little traffic, at good speeds, through the most spectacular valleys you would ever see on a bike ride. Breathtaking. It had to end back at the hotel for a big dinner. The best ride of my life was the last biking day out of Merano. We were bused up 1500 K, about 85-90 miles to Lake Resia, high up in the Dolomites, then rode around the lake, down, back to Merano. High mountain peaks, many valleys,small towns, many grape growing farms, scenery, the best, and cool brisk weather. This was truly a great bike tour, one I will never forget. The trip is rated easy, but maybe easy/moderate is closer. The Hotel in Merano is excellent, middle of old town, modern, has a thermal bath, rooms were very good. The town of Merano is a must see if in the area, small, beneath the high mountains of the Dolomites, good restaurants, lots of tourists."

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Family Canadian Adventure
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Family Canadian Adventure

By Explore!
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Banff, Banff National Park, Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Jasper, Lake Louise, Vancouver

Highlights

  • Visit some of Canada's most spectacular national parks including Yoho, Jasper and Banff
  • Stay in a variety of accommodation including a cowboy cabin and yurts
  • Exciting activities available such as whale watching, canoeing and travelling in an ice explorer

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Lovely friendly and efficient staff Very knowledgeable and helpful"

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Canada (Western): See & Experience it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
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Canada (Western): See & Experience it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

By Charlie The Traveler
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
Travelers report that traveling with CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, in the best possible way.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Banff, Banff National Park, Canmore, Edmonton, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Tofino, Vancouver, Whistler

Highlights

  • Driving on an Actual Glacier
  • A Helicopter Ride Over Staggering Mountains
  • 2 Flightseeing Tours by Hydrofoil
  • Gondolas & a Ski Lift Overlooking Stunning Nature
  • 2 Lake Cruises
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Thank you guys for setting up this trip. We spent 7 days in Palawan and Coron island and enjoyed every day. The remote coordinator worked very well for us through Whatsup, and the daily itineraries were exactly what we expected. Not too much and not too short. We recommend this tour for every one who wants to explore these locations"

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Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast
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Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast

By Explore!
premier
3.3/5 Average
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Banff, Banff National Park, Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Canmore, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Niagara Falls, Pacific Coast, Tofino, Vancouver, Whistler, Whyte Museum

Highlights

  • Discover the majesty of Canada's great outdoors, travelling between Vancouver and Calgary
  • Walk trails in Banff and Jasper National Parks and look for grizzly and black bear
  • Explore the wildly beautiful Vancouver Island and the Pacific Coast

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Lovely friendly and efficient staff Very knowledgeable and helpful"

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Best of western Canada by train and self-drive
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Best of western Canada by train and self-drive

By Audley Travel
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Banff National Park, Lake Louise

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise
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The Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise

By Cosmos
none
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alaska, Alberta, Banff National Park, Glacier National Park, Jasper National Park, Juneau, Ketchikan, Lake Louise, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Canadian Train Odyssey
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Canadian Train Odyssey

By Cosmos
none
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alberta, Banff National Park, Edmonton, Glacier National Park, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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West Canadian Rocky trip

I was on the West Canadian Rockie Tour and despite the beautiful nature there the tour was absolutely disappointing. The guide was completely unprepared, more like ...

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Trisha

Oct 2022

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This tour is amazing

This tour is amazing and hits all the must-see spots in Western Canada, whether it’s Banff, Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper… I just loved how complete the itinerary is. ...

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Oct 2022

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This Canada trip was amazing

Charlie, THANK YOU. This Canada trip was amazing. The itinerary was well thought out, the hotels were welcoming and cozy, the views were beautiful. Charlie and his t...

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Oct 2022

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well explore Western Canada

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Banff National Park Tour Selection Trips

  • Banff National Park is quite expansive, and tours will typically involve a lot of walking, from easy to moderate. Pack light and bring lots of water.
  • If you're a photographer, get ready for some spectacular photo opportunities! Especially early in the morning and dusk, you'll be in heaven.
  • Not all tours will involve high adventure. If that's not your thing, but you want to explore the park, there will be multiple tours you can enjoy that go at an easier pace.
  • As with any national park visit, keep up to date on the official wildlife watches (particularly to do with bears in the Rocky Mountains) and weather reports - there is an active avalanche watch on the official park website for Banff National Park

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