What are the most visited destinations on tours departing from Calgary?

The Canadian Rockies form the backbone of most Calgary-based tours with stops at Banff National Park Lake Louise and Jasper National Park. The route along the Icefields Parkway leads travelers to the Columbia Icefield while scenic detours take groups to Moraine Lake and Emerald Lake. Many tours include overnight stays at landmark properties like the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The Canadian Rockies tour of 5 national parks was amazing! I cannot even describe how beautiful this country really is."

What types of accommodation can I expect on tours starting from Calgary?

The accommodation spectrum ranges from urban hotels in Calgary such as The Westley Calgary Downtown to grand mountain lodges. The historic Fairmont properties anchor many itineraries while properties like Whistlers Inn offer more intimate mountain experiences in Jasper. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Hotels were excellent coaches were comfortable and guides very informative. Overall an excellent experience."

What's the best season for starting a Rockies tour from Calgary?

Summer months from June through September offer the most reliable weather conditions with July and August drawing the largest crowds for hiking tours around Lake Louise and Banff. A TourRadar traveler reported: "We went in July and had perfect conditions for hiking around Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield." Winter enthusiasts can find specialized tours from December to March with operators like Fresh Adventures focusing on snow activities.

What transportation options are available from Calgary Airport to tour starting points?

Tour operators typically run complimentary shuttle services from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to downtown hotels every 2 hours from 9 AM to 9 PM. Companies like Calgary Tours include "complementary airport pickup and hotel check-in assistance." The 20-30 minute journey can also be made via taxi or rideshare services which are readily available at the airport.

How much time is spent traveling between destinations?

The journey from Calgary to Banff takes 2-3 hours followed by a 3-4 hour scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway to reach Jasper. Stops at properties like the Fairmont Banff Springs and Whistlers Inn provide natural breaking points. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The itinerary was great though more time at some stops would have been welcomed."

Are meals included in tours starting from Calgary?

Most tours cover daily breakfasts and select dinners with meals served at hotels or local restaurants. Special dining experiences such as Swiss fondue at Lake Louise appear on select itineraries. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The food was excellent throughout especially the included dinners at mountain lodges with locally-sourced ingredients."

Canadian Rockies Tours from Calgary

An adventure starting in Calgary is a great way to see Canadian Rockies. We have 78 tours that range from 4 days up to 16 days. The most popular time for tours from Calgary is August, which has the most tour departures.

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Majestic Rockies & Alaskan Cruise 2026 - 16 Days (24 destinations)
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain,Lake Louise,Jasper,Jasper National Park,Maligne Canyon,Spirit Island,Kamloops,Vancouver+7 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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NZ$21,775per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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6-Day Rockies Tour: Banff, Yoho, Jasper & Waterton National Parks Adventure
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park,Jasper National Park,Banff National Park,Waterton Lakes National Park+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
4% Off
From $3,302
NZ$3,179per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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7-Day Canadian Rockies Tour from Calgary | Bus & VIA Rail Train Experience to Vancouver
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Jasper National Park,Kamloops,Vancouver+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
10% Off
From $3,781
NZ$3,403per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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4-Day Rockies Winter Wonderland Tour | Banff & Lake Louise & Lake Minnewanka or Bubble Lake | Features
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Excellent tour & good itinerary for a short visit."
Lorena, traveled in March
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park,Banff National Park+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesBanff National ParkIcefields Parkway+5 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
3% Off
From $2,306
NZ$2,232per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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7-Day Rockies Summer Adventure Tour: Calgary to Vancouver with Rocky Mountaineer
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"The Rockies & the Rocky Mountaineer was a fantastic trip. The service of the team was excellent."
DILIP, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Calgary, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park,Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Kamloops,Vancouver+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
2% Off
From $8,078
NZ$7,955per person
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8-Day Winter VIA Experience (Jasper To Vancouver) Vacation Package (Calgary To Vancouver)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Banff National Park, Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Jasper,Kamloops,Vancouver+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
2% Off
From
NZ$3,002per person
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5 Day Canadian Rockies Tour Visiting Banff Jasper and Yoho National Parks
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park,Jasper National Park,Banff National Park+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, Chinese
Operator
Tourland
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NZ$2,353per person
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4-Day Winter Fairmont Experience Vacation Package
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesBanff National ParkIcefields Parkway+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Tourland
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From
NZ$2,303per person
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Canadian Rockies: Northern Lights Winter Explorer
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Edmonton, Smoky Lake
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
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From
NZ$5,059per person
Price based on Shared Room
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5-Day Winter Fairmont Experience Vacation Package
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesBanff National ParkIcefields Parkway+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Tourland
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From
NZ$2,004per person
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Explore the Canadian Rockies in 5 Days: Banff, Jasper & Yoho National Parks Tour
4.3 (45 traveler reviews)
"The hotels were very nice and the itinerary was perfect for visiting the maximum number of interesting and historic sites."
Bruce, traveled in May
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Calgary, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Jasper,Jasper National Park,Banff,Banff National Park+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Tourland
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NZ$2,935per person
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9 Day Rockies Hiking and Camping Tour
4.9 (7 traveler reviews)
"Their cooking was on another level - very healthy and we even had a fondue one day, up in the mountains!"
Helen, traveled in July
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park,Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Glacier National Park of Canada,Kootenay National Park,Kananaskis+5 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Fresh Adventures
Deal
From
NZ$4,861per person
+$221 upfront costs
Price based on Private Single Room
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Hiking & Trekking
The Best of Banff and Jasper, Campingtour
4.3 (4 traveler reviews)
"we had a fantastic week despite the rain. very well organized trip."
Clair, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Jasper National Park+2 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English, German,French+1 more
Operator
Timberwolf Tours Ltd.
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NZ$2,255per person
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Walking in the Canadian Rockies
4.6 (16 traveler reviews)
"Loved the rafting, the views from the bus, the food and enjoyed a bit more downtime than was planned."
Penny, traveled in July
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Kananaskis,Kootenay National Park,Golden,Yoho National Park,Jasper National Park,Mount Edith Cavell+5 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Explore!
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NZ$7,520per person
Price based on Shared Room
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12 Day Rockies Hiking and Camping Tour
4.7 (11 traveler reviews)
"The tour gave a great overview of the many beautiful features in the Rockies. I was rewarded with challenging hikes & magnificent scenery."
JANICE, traveled in August
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park,Lake Louise,Yoho National Park,Golden,Glacier National Park of Canada,Kootenay National Park,Kananaskis+6 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Canadian RockiesWest Coast CanadaAlbertaThe PrairiesIcefields Parkway+4 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Fresh Adventures
Deal
From
NZ$5,785per person
+$265 upfront costs
Price based on Private Single Room
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