7-Day Canadian Rockies Small-Group Tour — Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway & Jasper
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—comfortable with several short hikes, stepping in and out of vehicles, and optional full-day outings.
Overview
Drive the Icefields Parkway and explore Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper on a curated 7‑day small-group tour. Choose camping or lodging, add a helicopter flight, and watch wildlife from oversized viewing windows as glaciers and alpine lakes unfold.
7-Day Canadian Rockies Small-Group Tour — Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway & Jasper
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You wake before dawn on a highway that climbs out of Seattle and then stretches, endless and patient, toward the serrated skyline of the Canadian Rockies. Through the oversized windows of a compact tour coach the mountains grow from distant smudges to a ragged line of knives—glacier-polished peaks catching light like a blade. Guides fold maps and trade stories about cougars and elk while the bus hums on; every stop reads like an illustrated postcard: Bridal Veil Falls’ frothy veil, the glacier-fed turquoise of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake’s valley of jagged summits.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring a sleeping bag for camping
If you select the camping option, sleeping bags and pillows are not provided—pack a 3-season sleeping bag or plan to buy one on the first stop.
Refillable water bottle
Bottled water isn’t supplied; bring a 1–2L reusable bottle to refill at comfort stops and lodges.
Layer for alpine weather
Temperatures swing between warm valley sun and chilly high passes—start with a wicking base, insulated mid-layer and a waterproof shell.
Carry bear spray where allowed
Although guides manage safety, bring bear spray if you have it and know how to use it for hikes in backcountry areas.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Elk
- Black and grizzly bear
History
The Canadian Rockies became protected through early 20th-century conservation efforts; Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885 after the discovery of hot springs.
Conservation
Parks Canada manages strict regulations—stay on trails, dispose of waste properly and store food in bear-safe lockers to minimize wildlife habituation.
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Adventure Hotspots in Banff
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
3-season sleeping bag
Required if you choose the camping option; keeps you warm during cool alpine nights.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides support and traction on rocky trails and wet lakeshores.
Layered clothing (base, mid, waterproof shell)
Adaptable to rapid temperature and weather changes in mountain environments.
Refillable water bottle and water purification tablets
Useful for refill stops and as backup if water sources are unreliable.