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- Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies
- 6-Day Rockies Tour: Banff, Yoho, Jasper & Waterton National Parks Adventure
- 7-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Calgary | Bus & VIA Rail Train Experience to Vancouver
- 7-Day Alberta Rockies Adventure Tour: Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton National Parks & Drumheller
- 6-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer | Summer Departure
- 7-day Winter VIA Experience (Vancouver To Jasper) Vacation Package (ends In Calgary)
- 4-Day Rockies Winter Wonderland Tour | Banff & Lake Louise & Lake Minnewanka or Bubble Lake | Features
- 4-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Explorer Tour
- 7-Day Rockies Summer Adventure Tour: Calgary to Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer
- Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies
654 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“My only suggestion is to have a microphone for Lynda at the dinner on the last night.”
Karen, traveled in September
Friendly groups welcome solo travelers (aged 5+) through Alberta's wonders from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump to Columbia Icefield. Single rooms at Delta Calgary Downtown and Banff Ptarmigan Inn complement shared meals featuring local cuisine.
Duration 9 days Destinations Calgary, Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Fort Steele, Kootenay National Park, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 30 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Globus From $6,979
4% Off- NZ$6,729You save $250
6-Day Rockies Tour: Banff, Yoho, Jasper & Waterton National Parks Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
Banff's Sulphur Mountain and Jasper's Maligne Lake draw solo adventurers to Alberta. Accommodations at Banff Aspen Lodge and Whistlers Inn welcome travelers aged 5+. Optional group meals create social connections.
Duration 6 days Destinations Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From $3,386
4% Off- NZ$3,234You save $152
7-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Calgary | Bus & VIA Rail Train Experience to Vancouver
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From $3,876
10% Off- NZ$3,489You save $388
7-Day Alberta Rockies Adventure Tour: Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton National Parks & Drumheller
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fabulous view of Banff and Jasper. Hotels and lodges are also good and clean.”
Tong, traveled in July
Alberta's natural wonders await solo travelers and like-minded adventurers. Shared moments unfold at Johnston Canyon, Banff Gondola rides, and Columbia Icefield excursions. Central accommodations in Banff and Jasper offer easy access to evening social activities.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Drumheller Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From $3,692
4% Off- NZ$3,541You save $152
6-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer | Summer Departure
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were so impressed with the super service provided by the Rocky Mountaineer during the first two days of the tour.”
shounan, traveled in May
Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise reveal Alberta's natural beauty to solo travelers. Johnston Canyon walks and optional Chateau Lake Louise dining create shared memories. Central accommodations in Banff and Jasper foster social connections.
Duration 6 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Calgary Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From $8,056
3% Off- NZ$7,803You save $253
7-day Winter VIA Experience (Vancouver To Jasper) Vacation Package (ends In Calgary)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was excellent, the tour guides/drivers were amazing. Samy was very knowledgeable and nothing was too much.”
Maria, traveled in April
Dark skies over Jasper and Banff's historic springs welcome solo adventurers. Group ice walks and snowshoeing at Lake Louise build camaraderie, while Whistlers Inn provides comfortable rest.
Duration 7 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 30 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From
3% Off- NZ$2,786
4-Day Rockies Winter Wonderland Tour | Banff & Lake Louise & Lake Minnewanka or Bubble Lake | Features
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour & good itinerary for a short visit.”
Lorena, traveled in March
Winter magic fills Alberta, drawing solo travelers aged 5+ to Johnston Canyon ice walks, Abraham Lake's frozen bubbles, and Lake Louise snowshoeing. Luxury Fairmont accommodations and expert guides complete the experience.
Duration 4 days Destinations Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 30 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From $2,364
3% Off- NZ$2,289You save $76
4-Day Canadian Rockies Summer Explorer Tour
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour has been absolutely brilliant!! Everything that is included in the price is absolutely worth it.”
Adriana, traveled in October
Duration 4 days Destinations Vancouver, Hope, Kamloops, Valemount, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Jasper, Golden, Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, BanffSee all destinations Age Range Ages 19-40 Group Size Max Group Size 54 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator West Trek Tours Inc. From
3% Off- NZ$1,114
7-Day Rockies Summer Adventure Tour: Calgary to Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Rockies & the Rocky Mountaineer was a fantastic trip. The service of the team was excellent.”
DILIP, traveled in July
Jasper's Maligne Lake, Banff's Sulphur Mountain, and Lake Louise showcase Alberta's beauty. Fellow travelers connect during Johnston Canyon walks and optional group meals. Single rooms await at centrally located hotels in Banff and Jasper towns.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Chinese Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Tourland From
3% Off- NZ$8,282
Duration 7 days Destinations Calgary, Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, Banff, Lake Louise Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 44 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Collette From $7,199
10% Off- NZ$6,479You save $720
What people love about touring Alberta solo
- 4-Day Rockies Winter Explorer Tour
Great tour! I would recommend it! Highlights as follows: 1. Great Tour Lead Chris ensured everyone was comfortable, and he was fun, informative, polite/respectful! He is great! Great people skills! 2. Mr. Yee – our driver. Drove us safely and back! Could not have asked for a more skilled driver. Ace driver, given the varying road conditions with rain and snowfall we encountered. 3. Comments on the activities we did: 1. We did tubing for 2 hours before calling it a night in Vernon. Two hours were plenty to enjoy the stop. The activity was free to enjoy for everyone. Has the option to ice skate on a smaller frozen lake. Also for free 2. Day 2 in Banf – we did have the option to ice skate in Lake Louis. Optional at the cost of CAD 24.99. Spent a chunk of time walking to the rental store inside the chateau to registering and getting our skate shoes. After we got our shoes and were ready to skate, we had little time to ice skate and enjoyed the frozen Lake Louise. 3. We did have some time at night to stroll around Banf center 4. Day 3 – option to ski at Lake Louise Ski Resort (can rent ski clothing and equipment for a fee of abt $150~. The ski lift is $50-100. For non-skiers, they offered optional activities for a fee - e.g., snowshoeing/hiking in the AM and Gondola in the PM. You also have the option to go around town on your own at no extra cost. They give you plenty of information, and you can ask questions to decide what you want to do for Day 3. Somehow you could only pick one option. Wish they could allow doing more than one option, e.g., doing one AM activity and then doing a PM activity with no conflict in time. If you plan to ski, you spend your day at the ski resort until the bus comes and picks you up. You have to plan for how to store your luggage since you will go on a different shuttle for the ski resort. You may have to arrange to leave your luggage with someone in the group so it’s on the bus and you don’t carry it with you to the resort. The Lake Louise Ski Resort was top-notched! 5. We end day 3 in Golden. 6. Day 4 It’s pretty much driving back to Vancouver. Chris was great at keeping us informed/entertained for that long drive back. Props to Mr. Yee as well. 7. We did stop at two frozen lakes as bonus stops. One is in Banf, and the other is the Emerald Lake. It was almost magical at the time of the visit to Emerald Lake because it was snowing pretty heavily, and we were walking on a frozen, snow-covered lake! Beautiful! We had a group picture here. 8. Lots of driving, which usually is the deal with types of tours. I am used to this type of tour. I take this type of tour all the time. So be in that mindset. 9. Overall I enjoyed the tour a lot! I enjoyed this part of Canada! My first was on a frozen lake! So thank you! On a side note, a big thank you to Mr. Yee. He knew we were spending two more days in Vancouver and gave us the best tip on maximizing the 24-hour hop-off hop-on tour. If you care to know, here are his tips. 1. Go to Gas town first (on your own). Get your picture of the Steam Clock. Go there before the hour because, at the hour, the clock will whistle and will blow off steam. You don’t want to miss this. 2. After you are done with Gastown, you walk to Canada Place. It is only like 5-6 minute walk. You get your ticket there. You start the hop-hop-off tour here. 3. Then stop and explore for a certain amt of time: 1. Stanley Park, 2. Granville Park, and 3. Chinatown. Explore the other stops if you have time, based on your interest.
- Explore the Canadian Rockies in 5 Days: Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Parks Tour
Ecellent tour except for few issues. I got flu as the person behind my seat kept.sneezing. best to do an anigen test or get ones who are sneezing sit in back
- Rockies Premium Tour from Vancouver
Really Good tour the amazing hotels
What our customers ask about Alberta Tours for Solo Travelers
What is the typical group size for solo travelers on Alberta Country Region tours?
Most tours operate with 14-34 people. Data from TourRadar shows 25-35% of travelers book solo which creates a balanced mix of travelers. Discover Canada Tours for instance caps their groups at 34 people and books accommodations known for their social atmosphere like the Mount Royal Hotel in Banff where common spaces encourage mingling among guests.
What accommodations can solo travelers expect on Alberta tours?
Hotels are generally centrally located in town centers with easy access to local spots. Many stays include properties like the Banff Aspen Lodge and Whistlers Inn in Jasper which offer comfortable rooms and social spaces. In Banff accommodation is often right on Banff Avenue near restaurants and shops. While private rooms are available many tours offer room-sharing to reduce costs.
When is the best time for solo travelers to visit Alberta?
The main travel season runs June through September when the weather is best for outdoor activities. Booking records show July and August are busiest with 65-70 tour departures each month. This means more chances to join groups with diverse travelers. Long summer days also give you extra time for evening activities in places like Banff and Jasper.
Is it safe to travel solo on a guided tour in the Alberta Rockies?
The guided tour format provides a secure way to explore the Rockies. Tours stick to well-maintained areas like Banff National Park and Lake Louise with good infrastructure. Places like the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge have plenty of staff and other travelers around. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the tour - our guide was excellent and the group dynamic was very supportive."
What are the best activities for solo travelers in Alberta's national parks?
The parks offer many group-friendly activities from guided hikes at Johnston Canyon to gondola rides at Sulphur Mountain and ice walks on the Athabasca Glacier. Popular options include the Columbia Icefield Skywalk and boat trips on Lake Minnewanka where socializing happens naturally. A TourRadar reviewer said: "The activities were awesome and it was great doing them as part of a group rather than alone."