Curated template · 8 days
Canadian Rockies 8-Day Adventure Loop
Canadian Rockies, Canada · $3,200–$4,800
Road-trip through Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, and Jasper National Park. Ideal for adventurous travelers who want alpine hikes, canoeing, and glacier experiences with cozy mountain lodges.
Trip highlights
- Icefields Parkway road trip
- Lake Louise canoe session
- Columbia Icefield glacier tour
- Maligne Lake Spirit Island cruise
- Dark Sky Preserve stargazing
8-day itinerary summary
Arrive Calgary & Transfer to Banff
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12:00
Arrive in Calgary
Pick up rental SUV
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15:00
Banff Gondola Sunset
Ride gondola for panoramic views
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19:00
Banff Avenue Dinner
Mountain cuisine & craft beer
Banff National Park Highlights
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08:00
Johnston Canyon Hike
Catwalk hike to Upper Falls
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13:00
Banff Hot Springs Soak
Relax in thermal waters
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16:00
Vermilion Lakes Canoe
Sunset paddle with mountain backdrop
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
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07:00
Sunrise at Moraine Lake
Iconic blue lake photo session
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10:00
Lake Louise Canoe Rental
Paddle emerald waters
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14:00
Plain of Six Glaciers Hike
Scenic trail with teahouse stop
Icefields Parkway to Jasper
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08:00
Peyto Lake Overlook
Turquoise wolf-head lake
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11:00
Columbia Icefield Explorer
Ride giant Ice Explorer onto glacier
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15:00
Athabasca Falls
Powerful canyon waterfall
Maligne Lake & Jasper Wildlife
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09:00
Maligne Lake Cruise
Boat to Spirit Island
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13:00
Jasper Picnic & Elk Spotting
Scenic lunch and wildlife viewing
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18:00
Dark Sky Preserve Stargazing
World-class night skies
Hiking & Hot Springs
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08:00
Valley of the Five Lakes Hike
Moderate loop with teal ponds
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13:00
Miette Hot Springs
Soak with mountain views
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18:00
Wildlife Twilight Drive
Look for bears, moose, and goats
Return via Kananaskis
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08:00
Drive to Kananaskis Country
Scenic backroad
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12:00
Grassi Lakes Hike
Family-friendly turquoise pools
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17:00
Canmore Brewery Tasting
Craft beers and pizza
Calgary Farewell
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09:00
Calgary Tower Brunch
360° revolving restaurant
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11:00
Drop-off Rental & Depart
Fly home with mountain memories
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