Banff is the Canadian Rockies at their most jaw-dropping — glacier-fed lakes in unreal turquoise, snow-capped peaks, wildlife, and a cozy mountain town at the center of it all.
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Banff with something low-key nearby. Moraine Lake needs a shuttle or pre-dawn arrival — private cars are restricted.
Day 2 · Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: icefields parkway drive.
Day 3 · Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: johnston canyon hike.
Day 4 · Soak in the hot springs
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: wildlife spotting (elk, bears).
Day 5 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — lake louise and moraine lake if you have time — then head to the airport.
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