Location: Banff, Canada
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departures: July
Package Price: $3,950
Trip Style: Nature, hiking, wildlife, great accommodations
Traveler Profile: Ages 25 – 65, active, couples, friends & solo travelers
Best of Banff National Park Group Tour | Package Overview
What you’ll see and experience during the Best of Banff
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Additional information about this tour
About this tour
This small group guided vacation package to Banff National Park will be limited to 22 travelers.
The trip will include six nights / seven days of hotel accommodations located at the luxurious 4-star Rimrock Resort which is located in the town of Banff.
Airport transfers and roundtrip transportation for all activities is included in the cost. The cost for all organized activities is also included in the cost.
Breakfast each morning is included in the cost, as well as one three course dinner at the Rimrock Resort.
You'll have a dedicated guide for the entire trip (that's me!) and our group will utilize a completely private mini coach and professional driver to get around.
If you've never visited Banff before, driving and parking can be a bit of a nightmare since many of the parking lots fill up, shut down, or are completely restricted from personal vehicle access.
But if you Travel with Wes, you won't have to worry about any of these problems! All of the logistics will already be taken care of so you can focus on enjoying your hard earned vacation.
While each day includes a core group activity. My goal is to fill about 50% of your time each day with a great group activity, while still leaving you plenty of time to explore on your own.
If you have a desire to purchase an activity outside of the group itinerary (such as golfing at the Fairmont Banff Springs), no problem! Let me know and I'll do my best to help you coordinate and to decide on which group activity to forgo.
Please note that many of the group activities will require an early wake up (circa 6am) to ensure you're up in time for breakfast and ready to board the shuttle.
Most of the areas that we will visit (such as Moraine Lake or Lake Louise) are around a 1 hour drive from the town of Banff.
We will generally target early morning arrivals so that we can enjoy these places before they're overrun with crowds later in the day.
Information about the town of Banff
Banff National Park is located in the Alberta Province of Canada, along the Rocky Mountains. If you followed the Rockies north from Colorado, beyond Montana, you'd eventually hit the park boundaries.
Banff is not only the name of the National Park, but also the town that we'll be staying.
To reach Banff you'll fly into Calgary International Airport. From there your pre-arranged shuttle transfer will be ready to whisk you off to our accommodations in town. It takes about 2 hours to reach the hotel from the airport.
The Rimrock Resort, where we'll be staying, is located on the outskirts of town near the Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
There's a free shuttle for all hotel guests that comes every 30 minutes which will take you into town (it's only a 5-10 minute drive into the heart of town).
The town of Banff is extremely walkable and home to a large number of shops, restaurants and bars. It's a really fun area to wind down after spending your morning or afternoon out hiking and exploring what the National Park has to offer.
The Rimrock Resort also offers a ton of fun activities as well. Whether you're interested in a game of tennis, a wellness day at the spa or an e-bike rental, the resort is a great place to fill out your remaining vacation time!
What are the trip dates?
- The first set of dates is arriving on July 13th, 2025 and departing on July 19th, 2025.
- The second set of dates is arriving on July 20th, 2025 and departing on July 26th, 2025.
What's included?
- 6 nights of 4-star hotel accommodations at the luxurious Rimrock Resort in Banff
- Breakfast every morning at the hotel (6)
- Three course dinner at the Rimrock (1)
- Roundtrip airport transfers from Calgary International Airport to the Rimrock Resort
- Roundtrip transportation to all group activities outlined in the itinerary
- Admission into Banff National Park and Yoho National Park
- Banff Gondola Admission
- Lake Minnewanka Boat Tour
- Columbia Icefields Adventure
- Expert Tour Leader
- Knowledgeable Local Guides
- Columbia Skywalk Access
What's not included?
- Flights
- Meals & alcohol unless otherwise noted
- Additional activities that you book in spare time
- Travel insurance (I highly recommend you insure your trip which you can do here)
While flights are not included in the total trip cost, I'm happy to assist any trip participants with choosing the best flight options.
How much does this tour cost?
The total trip cost for this Guided Banff Vacation Package is $3,950 per person. Prices are based on double occupancy per room.
If you would like to have a solo room, there is an additional cost of $1,800 to cover the difference.
You only need to make a $500 deposit today to reserve your spot. Pay the rest later!
To submit your deposit, visit my secure WeTravel booking page.
How do I reserve my spot?
Before submitting your deposit, let's get to know each other!
I'm always happy to set up a time for us to chat, video call or answer questions about my tours over email.
You can find my contact information below:
- Wes Mergard
- 513-202-3064
- wes@travelwithwes.com
- www.travelwithwes.com
You can also reach me on social media. If you don't already, join the 40,000+ people who already follow along with my travels in real time!
If you're located in Cincinnati, I'm always happy to meet in person over coffee to discuss.
Once you're ready to reserve your spot, you can do so by submitting your deposit using the form on this page, or directly on my secure WeTravel booking page.
Can't wait to explore Banff National Park 🇨🇦 with you!
Learn more about Banff National Park
Interested in seeing some of the places we’ll visit during our tour? Check out this video I put together with footage I shot from my trips!
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Cost and Payment Options
The total trip cost for this Guided Banff Vacation Package is $3,950 per person. Prices are based on double occupancy per room.
You can reserve your space on the tour today by submitting your $500 deposit.
You can submit your deposit on this page directly, or through my dedicated WeTravel booking page here.
Your final trip cost is non-refundable which is why I highly recommend you book flexible airfare and insure your trip which you can do here.
This will help protect you from unforeseen circumstances that could cause you to change your travel plans.
