Canada · HIKING TRIPS IN BANFF & LAKE LOUISE
The 15 best hiking trips in Banff & Lake Louise you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Guided Banff hike with lunch, small-group pace, poles, and round-trip transport, choosing among four iconic trails in the Rockies.
“Unable to go- the tour guide told me it was a very difficult hike and I was under the impression it was a moderate level as stated. So I lost out on my money! Not very happy about that.”
Banff e-bike to Johnston Canyon in a small group, with a car-free Bow Valley Parkway ride and guided walk to Lower Falls Bridge.
“Terrific tour all around with White Mountain Adventures. Nothing but positive things to say about our tour with Megs. We met right downtown Banff. Left on-time and drove out to Johnston Canyon to beat the crowds. Informative and fast-paced tour of the canyon...our group was pretty athletic so Megs tailored the hike to our ability and we were able to hike up the canyon quite a ways. If your group is less active, you'll still see all the canyon highlights. Megs is flexible and helpful throughout the entire day. The bike ride along the old highway into Banff past Vermillion Lakes was great fun. E-bikes are top notch. Safety a…”
Guided hikes in Banff with lunch. Choose Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Six Glaciers, plus small-group comfort.
“The Larch valley hike with Briana was excellent! She is a knowledgeable and caring person, gave us a a lot of info and positive attitude, good vibes. The weather was perfect, the nature stunning... so the excellent experience overall , would totally recommend it!”
Small-group day trip to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise from Canmore or Banff, with flexible hiking, canoeing or paddle time.
“It was worth getting up at 3 am to travel to Lake Moraine. Our guide was awesome. He shared a lot of facts about the area. Good time.”
Step onto the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide, use micro-spikes, and learn glacier science on a 3-hour Icefield hike.
“We had an amazing time! Our guide, Stu, was very knowledgeable and made the experience very fun and educational. My friends and I all considered this an experience of a lifetime!!”
Expedited Moraine Lake and Lake Louise day trip from Canmore and Banff, with flexible time, wildlife spotting, and optional canoeing.
“Our driver was excellent and had so much knowledge of the area.”
Ebike the Bow River path, hike Sundance Canyon, and stop at Cave and Basin, the birthplace of Canada's national parks. 3 hours.
“Julia was a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about nature and all that it has to offer. The e-bike ride was fantastic and the trek up through Sundance Canyon was beautiful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lovely active morning.”
Exclusive Skoki backcountry hike from Lake Louise by van shuttle. Small group, pro guide, and a scenic lunch in the Canadian Rockies.
“Margaret and Santiago were fantastic guides. We had an absolutely amazing day and highly recommend the tour. We saw tremendous flora and fauna (hippie sticks and mushrooms, picas and Marmots) and our guys were very knowledgeable about it all. An absolutely beautiful hike.”
E-bike from downtown Banff to Sundance Canyon, then a guided loop hike with quiet views and easy cycling on a 3-hour tour.
“Great guides who really took care of everyone in the group, helping less able hikers and making sure everyone was comfortable with the e-bikes. Beautiful locations along the way and lots of information to share.”
Guided hike from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine with a small-group van ride, plus a picnic lunch by Consolation Lakes.
“Our guides Kohei & Christian did a fantastic job! Interesting information about nature and animals paired with clever humor! Would book the tour again anytime!”
A guided 3-hour canyon hike in Canmore to see Indigenous pictographs, two waterfalls, and caves, with transfers, poles, and safety gear.
“Ben was an awesome guide! It was a great hike and we would do it again! Definitely a winner!”
A 3-hour Kananaskis Park hike from Canmore with a small group, quiet trails, wildlife spotting, and guide-led nature and history stops.
“We enjoyed our hike with Ben who is a very knowledgeable guide. He was professional and answered all our questions.”
Guided Sunshine Meadows hike from Banff with hotel pickup, gondola access, and alpine ecology plus wildlife spotting.
“We had an unforgettable full day experience with Brian from White Mountain Adventure in Banff! He guided us through Sunshine Meadows and made the walk truly special (this despite 3 weeks extensive road trip & hikes from BC to Alberta). His deep knowledge of the local flora and passion for the alpine environment brought every step to life. We discovered so many beautiful plants and hidden details we would have missed on our own. Brian’s friendly personality and storytelling made the hike both educational and fun. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience the magic of the Rockies in a unique and memorable way! We learned so much…”
A 3-hour Canmore hike into Kananaskis, chasing lost mining town stories, wildlife spotting, and steep-but-manageable terrain with a guide.
“The guide was lovely. She had a great knowledge of the area. The walk was a little steep so we stopped a few times and took in the views.”
Sulphur Mountain Highline trek from Banff Gondola with a small ACMG guide group, scenic ridge hiking, and summit amenities.
“Our hike/climb was amazing. We experienced mountain peaks that we didn’t think were possible. Jeff was our guide and he went far above and beyond our expectations for the trip. He was amazing and the views were phenomenal!”
Six time zones of days out, sorted by the kind of day.
