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Vacations Oasis, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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100.00% Recommended
2 Years of Experience
COUNTRIES VISITED:Alberta
PLACES VISITED:Banff
SUGGESTED DURATION:5 Days
In this trip you will spend 5 days in Banff, Alberta, Canada. There are a few tips I want to touch on. 1. start early! Banff is a very busy area, especially during the summer months. The earlier you start, the less people that will be around and the more you will be able to experience. 2. Book your park tickets online ahead of time to save waiting in line when you drive into the park. The pass is good for the surrounding parks as well! 3. You cannot drive to Moraine Lake therefore you will need to reserve a shuttle ahead of time and I mean WELL ahead of time. You can however drive up to Lake Louise but the parking lot will fill up by 8-9am.
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DAY1
Banff
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Arrival day
Fly into Calgary, rent a vehicle and drive approximately 2 hours to Moraine Lake. Take the Moraine Lake shuttle bus at 4pm. Enjoy the lake and amenities like canoe, coffee shop and gift shopping. Take the 730p shuttle bus back to your vehicle. Drive to Check in at the Hotel in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise Village. My recommendation is The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Moraine Lake
DAY2
Banff
Close Day
Lake Louise
Today you will Take the 7 or 8am shuttle to Lake Louise if not staying at The Fairmont. Hike to Agnes Tea House. For more of a challenge you will hike the Big Beehive Hike to view the lake from above. From Lake Louise you will Drive to visit Takakkaw Falls and Emerald lake. From there you will end your day canoeing Emerald Lake.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Big Beehive Hike
DAY3
Banff
Close Day
Scenic Drive on Icefield Parkway
Today you will start early and make your way down the Icefield Parkway with stops at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Mistaya Canyons and Sunwupta Falls. At 3pm you will tour Althabasca and then enjoy a scenic drive back to Banff.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Peyto Lake
DAY4
Banff
Close Day
Banff touring
Start early to visit Johnston Canyon as it gets busy after 9am. After Johnston Canyon you will head to Tunnel Mountain and then visit the Banff Fairmont where you can enjoy lunch. After lunch you will do some shopping in the Banff Village. At Sunset you will make your way to the Banff gondola at Sulphur Mountain to enjoy sunset views over the mountain. At dinner time, enjoy the live music in Banff Village.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Banff Gondola
DAY5
Banff
Close Day
Head home
Today we end our trip by having brunch at Maple Leaf grill. Dont forget to try their eggs benny. After you will make your way back to Calgary airport and reminisce on your trip.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Maple Leaf
FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you take in the views of Banff and feel gratitude. Banff is truly remarkable and it is definitely a bucket-list destination.
