5 Day First Timer's Guide

Prerna & Nathan - (theadventuretwosome)
Itinerario creato da
Prerna & Nathan
What you’ll do

This is our go-to 5-day Banff itinerary, designed especially for first-time visitors to experience all the must-see highlights, iconic viewpoints, and classic adventures that make Banff so unforgettable. From turquoise lakes to towering peaks, this route covers everything you need for an epic introduction to the Canadian Rockies.

Day Total

90,1 km (56 mi)

3 h 14 min

1

Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Spectacular alpine lake
Categoria
giro turistico

4,5 km (2,8 mi)

7 min

2

Lake Agnes Tea House
Lake Agnes Tea House
Scenic hike to historic tea house
Categoria
escursione
Est. Price
$$
Est. Durata
3-4h

4 m (0 mi)

3

Little Beehive
Little Beehive
Moderate hike but unreal views - our favorite ever!
Categoria
escursione
Est. Durata
3-4h

Optional: Visit Guide's Pantry in the Fairmont Lake Louise to grab a coffee and snack

Take the lake connector to Lake Moraine.

4

Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake
Breathtaking mountain lake
Categoria
giro turistico

34 m (0 mi)

5

Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail
Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail
Scenic hike with stunning views
Categoria
escursione
Est. Durata
0-30m

Take the lake connector back to Lake Louise and catch Roam transit back to downtown Banff.

6

Questo è facoltativo

Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar
Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar
Lively Mexican restauran
Categoria
ristorante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo di ristorante
messicano

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