Compare Vancouver to Banff National Park tours, including multi-day Canadian Rockies itineraries with Lake Louise, Jasper, Yoho, Columbia Icefield, Glacier National Park and Kamloops.
Overnight in Banff: Stay in Banff Town for a prime location and stunning views.
Explore Banff and Glacier National Parks: Iconic Lakes Tour of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Okanagan Lake
Unforgettable Excursions: Experience the Banff Gondola with stunning views of Lake Victoria and Lake Louise, and enjoy a Snowcoach ride along with the Glacier Skywalk.
Free Bus Wi-FI: Stay connected (when available) as you travel between unforgettable destinations.
From USD$510¥3439Rs.48749€441C$708$549¥3702Rs.52477€474C$762Save 7%
Overnight in Banff: Stay in Banff Town for a prime location and stunning views.
Explore Banff and Glacier National Parks: Iconic Lakes Tour of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Okanagan Lake
Unforgettable Excursions: Experience the Banff Gondola with stunning views of Lake Victoria and Lake Louise, and enjoy a Snowcoach ride along with the Glacier Skywalk.
Free Bus Wi-FI: Stay connected (when available) as you travel between unforgettable destinations.
Complimentary Tour: Enjoy a 3-hour city tour or shopping excursion if you arrive at YVR before noon.
From USD$874¥5893Rs.83542€755C$1212$940¥6338Rs.89850€812C$1304Save 7%
Overnight in Banff: Stay in Banff Town for a prime location and stunning views.
Explore Banff and Glacier National Parks: Iconic Lakes Tour of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Okanagan Lake
Unforgettable Excursions: Experience the Banff Gondola with stunning views of Lake Victoria and Lake Louise, and enjoy a Snowcoach ride along with the Glacier Skywalk.
Free Bus Wi-FI: Stay connected (when available) as you travel between unforgettable destinations.
Complimentary Tour: Enjoy a 3-hour city tour or shopping excursion if you arrive at YVR before noon.
From USD$636¥4289Rs.60792€550C$882$684¥4612Rs.65380€591C$949Save 7%
Vancouver: At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner and an opportunity to mingle over wine.
Icefields Parkway: At Altitude Restaurant, dine on locally sourced, fresh ingredients while overlooking the Columbia Icefield, one of the world’s largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic. As you sip on your drink, enjoy one of the most spectacular dinner views you'll ever see. Framed by six mountain ranges, this high-altitude setting offers a rare view of ancient glaciers, where ice up to 365 m (1,197 ft) thick continues to shape the dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape.
Quincy: Enjoy delicious harvest salads and artisanal flatbreads made with locally sourced ingredients paired with wine.
Seattle: Head to the waterfront for a dinner at Ivar's Salmon House, aptly referred to as Seattle's King of the Waterfront, to toast your newfound friends.
Vancouver: Embark on an orientation tour of Vancouver, including Gastown, Canada Place and Stanley Park including a stop to view the famous collection of First Nations totem poles.
North Vancouver: Vancouver's original and still main attraction to date - no visit would be complete without an adventure to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to soak in the view from above and marvel at its engineering. Originally built in 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge stretches 450 ft across and 230 ft above Capilano River. Since then, much has been added to the 27-acre park. Cliffwalk is the parks newest attraction - a cantilevered walkway clinging to the granite cliff high above Capilano Canyon. Treetops Adventure, seven suspension bridges through the evergreens taking you up to 100 ft above the forest floor, offers a unique squirrel's eye perspective of the forest.
Victoria: Visit the stunning floral displays at world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must-see oasis which has been growing for over 100 years and remains privately owned by the family.
Victoria: Explore Victoria with your Travel Director, beginning with panoramic views from Mount Tolmie. Learn about British Columbia’s early colonial era as you pass the Parliament Buildings and the last remnants of Fort Victoria. See the city’s Chinatown, founded during the 1858 Fraser Gold Rush, and see examples of Victorian architecture, including Craigdarroch Castle.
Mount Robson: Enroute a stop will be made at Mount Robson Provincial Park, which is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the best views of Mount Robson, which at 12,972 ft (3,954 meters) is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range and the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.
Maligne Lake: Relax on board a narrated cruise on the serene waters of Maligne Lake. Glide past jagged mountain peaks to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination accessible only by boat.
Icefields Parkway: Journey one of the world’s most scenic mountain roads, where each curve reveals glacier-fed lakes, ancient icefields and soaring peaks. Witness the Columbia Icefield, a rare hydrological apex feeding three oceans, and travel through landscapes sculpted by time and ice.
Glacier National Park: Board a private, historic Red Jammer bus for a journey along the Going-to-the-Sun Road; an engineering marvel running through the park's wild interior.
Glacier National Park: Discover the largest lake in Glacier National Park, Lake McDonald, approximately 10 miles long and over a mile wide. There is much to see as you enjoy time at leisure here after your Historic Red Jammers Tour.
Seattle: Enjoy a Travel Director-led journey through the charming labyrinth of Seattle, where you'll see Puget Sound, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market - keep an eye out for flying fish!
Icefields Parkway: Venture out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass-floored walkway.
Icefields Parkway: Enjoy an evening reception at the Glacier View Lodge. After dinner, step out onto the viewing deck and marvel at the evening sky, relax with a drink in the library or hang out inside the Moraine Lounge.
Icefields Parkway: Take a seat in a specially designed Ice Explorer for a visit onto the Athabasca Glacier before other travellers arrive. Follow your Local Expert as you stroll on its icy surface and experience the enormous glaciers up close.
Glacier National Park: Explore Glacier National Park with Mariah Gladstone, a passionate voice for Indigenous resilience. Raised on the Blackfeet Reservation, Mariah Gladstone shares stories of her Piikuni heritage, traditional foodways and modern advocacy. As she journeys with you through Glacier National Park, she brings powerful insights into Blackfeet life past and present—stopping at meaningful sites like the Blackfeet Indian Memorial. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Seattle: Get an up close look at world-renowned glass artist Dave Chihuly's work.
Seattle: Head to the Space Needle and experience its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Seattle skyline.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Seattle: Get an up close look at world-renowned glass artist Dave Chihuly's work.
Seattle: Head to the Space Needle and experience its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Seattle skyline.
This was a great tour! Banff and Jasper National Parks are definitely a must see! The bus was very comfortable since there were less people. Accomodations were good.
Devanshi
3 months ago
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful trip for us! Everything—from the hotels to the transfers—was absolutely perfect and went so smoothly. We truly couldn't have done it without your expert planning.Special thanks to Mr. Raymond our Guide who was so cooperative, humble and caring. He had very good knowledge about the sites and explained us in detailed. Thank you for making our vacation unforgettable. We are already looking forward to booking our next adventure with you!
Chaudhary
1 month ago
This was an awesome trip! Loved all the places we went to. Bob Li was an excellent guide. There were good amount of stops and toiletbreaks. The bus was comfy and accommodations were good.
Louise
2 months ago
I loved this tour. There are so much to see and do in the Rockies. Our guide Bob Li took very good care of the group and made sure that we should get the most out of the tour. Nice hotels as well.
Louise
2 weeks ago
This was a great tour! Banff and Jasper National Parks are definitely a must see! The bus was very comfortable since there were less people. Accomodations were good.
Devanshi
3 months ago
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful trip for us! Everything—from the hotels to the transfers—was absolutely perfect and went so smoothly. We truly couldn't have done it without your expert planning.Special thanks to Mr. Raymond our Guide who was so cooperative, humble and caring. He had very good knowledge about the sites and explained us in detailed. Thank you for making our vacation unforgettable. We are already looking forward to booking our next adventure with you!
Chaudhary
1 month ago
This was an awesome trip! Loved all the places we went to. Bob Li was an excellent guide. There were good amount of stops and toiletbreaks. The bus was comfy and accommodations were good.
Louise
2 months ago
I loved this tour. There are so much to see and do in the Rockies. Our guide Bob Li took very good care of the group and made sure that we should get the most out of the tour. Nice hotels as well.
Louise
What People Are Asking About Banff National Park Tours from Vancouver
How long are the Banff tours from Vancouver?
Most tours range from 4 to 7 days, depending on the itinerary. They cover multiple highlights such as Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Columbia Icefield.
Do these tours include park admission and accommodations?
Yes, TakeTours packages typically include national park entry fees, lodging, and transportation. Optional activities like gondola rides or hot springs may be extra.
What's the best time to visit Banff from Vancouver?
Tours run from spring through fall, with summer offering the clearest lake views and fall providing stunning golden larch forests. Winter tours may also be available.
Do we stop at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
Yes! These are iconic stops on most itineraries. Lake visits may be weather or season-dependent but are included in nearly all Banff trips.
Is the tour suitable for seniors or children?
Absolutely. These guided tours are suitable for travelers of all ages, with a comfortable pace, scenic routes, and professional support.
Are the guides bilingual?
Yes, all tours are led by bilingual guides (English and Chinese) who provide commentary, historical facts, and local insights throughout the trip.
Is food included?
Meals are not typically included, but rest stops and dining opportunities are scheduled regularly throughout the tour for local cuisine and snacks.
Travel Guide: Banff National Park Tours from Vancouver