With our expert guide leading the way, we set out to explore the untamed beauty of the national park, where glacial lakes mirror the sky and towering peaks frame every turn. We take in the stunning vistas of Two Jack Lake and the vast expanse of Lake Minnewanka, where the mountains seem to rise straight from the water’s edge. At Surprise Corner, we pause to admire the Fairmont Banff Springs, its grand silhouette standing as a gateway to the wild.

As the morning unfolds, we shift our focus to the region’s incredible wildlife. With a keen eye and deep knowledge of the park’s ecosystems, our guide helps us seek out the elusive creatures that call Banff home—perhaps a family of elk grazing in an open meadow or a bighorn sheep perched along the cliffs. Every sighting is a reminder that we are visitors in this untamed wilderness.

By midday, we ascend Sulphur Mountain aboard the Banff Gondola, watching as the valley floor falls away beneath us, revealing a vast panorama of rugged peaks. From the summit, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace—strolling along the boardwalk, soaking in the sweeping views, or lingering over a leisurely lunch with the mountains stretching endlessly before us.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy. You may choose to extend your time at the summit, breathing in the crisp alpine air, or descend back into town for a visit to the soothing mineral waters of the Banff Upper Hot Springs. If you are feeling energetic, why not hike to the top of Tunnel Mountain for an easy yet rewarding view of the Bow Valley. 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Banff

Are you ready for one of the most breathtaking drives on Earth—the legendary Icefields Parkway? With our expert guide leading the way, we venture deep into the heart of the Rockies, where every bend in the road reveals a scene more stunning than the last. Towering cliffs give way to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes shimmer beneath towering summits, and the raw beauty of the landscape leaves us in awe.

Our journey takes us to the famous Crowfoot Glacier, where we pause to take in the striking contrast of ice and rock, and to Bow Lake, where the glacial-fed waters reflect the surrounding peaks like a perfect mirror. At Peyto Lake, we stand high above the valley, gazing down at its impossibly vivid blue waters, an unforgettable sight shaped by millennia of ice and stone.

Further along the parkway, we reach the Weeping Wall, where countless streams of water trickle down sheer rock faces, and the Columbia Icefield, a vast frozen expanse that feeds some of North America’s most powerful rivers. Here, we take time to soak in the immensity of the landscape, where the Athabasca Glacier stretches like a frozen highway into the unknown.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Banff

Saving the best for last? Maybe! This morning we will journey into two of Banff’s most iconic and breathtaking destinations—Moraine Lake and Lake Louise—where towering peaks, glacial waters, and untouched wilderness create a scene of pure magic. Before the sun rises, we set off for Moraine Lake, a place so awe-inspiring it once adorned Canada’s twenty-dollar bill. Surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, its turquoise waters shimmer in the morning light. 

Next, we arrive at the legendary Lake Louise, where the emerald waters reflect the towering Victoria Glacier in a scene that feels almost surreal. Here, we have the freedom to explore as we wish.

The afternoon is yours to explore more of Banff's incredible wonders. If you have the energy, we recommend staying on at Lake Louise to hike to the Lake Agnes Tea House (1-2hrs one way; Total distance: 7 km/4.5 miles).

This evening we will enjoy a final meal together and reminisce about all the incredible adventures we had, and maybe plan the next one! 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Banff

We bid farewell to new friends and this beautiful park. See you next time!

Meals: Breakfast