Banff National Park is a big ol' place spanning over 6,660 sq. km, with more towering peaks, huge glaciers and neon blue lakes than you can poke a hiking pole at. It's also Canada's no.1 tourist destination, and with so much to see, it's easy to get overwhelmed, led astray and caught following the crowds to try and experience as much as you can. This day trip exploring in and around Banff National Park is our best hits album, featuring the top destinations that should be on everyone's Banff bucket list, plus a tailor-made selection of other great stops & experiences that are just as worthy of your Instagram story’s attention! As a guest on this small group tour, you’ll get guaranteed expedited entry to the epic and popular destinations of Moraine Lake & Lake Louise, saving you the hassles of waiting in long lines for crowded buses or having to arrive before 4 am to get a parking spot. Our expert local guides love sharing stories and providing all the great local insights you could desire with a laidback & freeing combination of on-road guiding mixed with in-destination solo exploring, allowing you to experience the best of each stop on the tour at your own pace without the confinements of a rigid & “scheduled to the minute” big group tour. At each destination on this tour, you’ll have options to canoe, hike, or just hang out and watch the world go by under a big tree, the choice is yours! Our mission is for you to rave about your day with us to others so much that they will have major FOMO. We're always looking to avoid the crowds and provide our guests with the most authentic experience, so your expert local guides tailor-make the itinerary each day whilst factoring in big bus tour schedules, weather conditions and local insider info to make sure your experience on the day beats anyone else's Price includes: Transport to & from Banff, water, expert local guiding & park entry fees. Exclusions: Lunch & snacks (BYO or purchase optional packed lunch), gratuities & optional activities at destinations Optional extras: Packed picnic lunch ($19 pp sandwich, fruit & homemade granola bar) Pick-up/drop-off at alternate locations Assistance with boathouse canoe rentals (rented on a first come first serve basis) Guaranteed destinations on tour: Moraine Lake (1.5 - 2 hours) Lake Louise (1.5 - 2 hours) Your expert local guide tailor-makes the the final part of the itinerary for each departure factoring in recent wildlife sightings, and weather conditions and avoiding popular destinations at their busiest times, so you can also expect to visit a selection of the following: Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka/Two Jack Lake, Hoodoos Lookout, Mt. Norquay, Vermilion Lakes, Marble Canyon & some local secrets.