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6 Day Private Banff Tour

6-Day Private Canadian Rockies Journey: Banff, Yoho, Kootenay &

Jasper

Beyond Banff Sunset Tour

Experience the Canadian Rockies in depth on a fully private six-day journey through Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks.

This flagship private experience is designed for guests who want to see the very best of the Canadian Rockies without rushing. Over six carefully planned days, you’ll explore iconic alpine lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, canyons, scenic parkways, mountain towns, and quieter landscapes that are often missed on shorter itineraries.

With a dedicated local guide and private vehicle throughout the journey, the experience can be tailored to your group’s interests, pace, mobility, photography goals, and preferred style of travel. From Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to the Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park, and hidden scenic stops along the way, this is the most complete way to experience the Canadian Rockies with comfort, flexibility, and local knowledge.

Airport pickup and drop-off from Calgary International Airport (YYC) can be arranged. Accommodations are not included, but hotel recommendations and trip-planning assistance are available.

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Day 1: Banff Highlights

Your journey begins with pickup from your accommodation in Banff, Canmore, or Calgary YYC by arrangement. The first day is designed as a relaxed introduction to Banff National Park, with scenic viewpoints, lakes, waterfalls, and local insight from your guide.

Stops may include classic Banff-area highlights such as Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Vermilion Lakes, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Cascade Ponds, and Mount Norquay Lookout.

This day is a great way to settle into the Rockies, get oriented, and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your journey.

Day 2: Kootenay National Park & Johnston Canyon

Day two explores the quieter landscapes of Kootenay National Park and nearby canyon scenery. This day is ideal for guests who want dramatic mountain roads, river valleys, canyons, and a less crowded side of the Canadian Rockies.

Stops may include Johnston Canyon, Marble Canyon, scenic viewpoints along the Kootenay Parkway, and additional stops based on weather, trail conditions, and your group’s interests.

Your guide will adapt the pace throughout the day, allowing time for short walks, photography, and relaxed sightseeing.

Day 3: Banff to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway

Day three is one of the signature days of the journey: the drive from Banff toward Jasper along the Icefields Parkway.

This route is one of the most scenic drives in Canada, with glacier-fed lakes, mountain viewpoints, waterfalls, valleys, and the Columbia Icefield. Stops may include Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Mistaya Canyon, the Weeping Wall, the Columbia Icefield, and the Athabasca Glacier.

Optional experiences such as the Glacier Adventure and Skywalk may be arranged in advance, depending on availability and your preferred timing. This day also functions as a scenic transfer, with luggage travelling comfortably with your group.

Day 4: Jasper Highlights

Day four focuses on the landscapes around Jasper National Park, which offers wide valleys, rugged peaks, waterfalls, wildlife habitat, and a quieter mountain-town atmosphere.

Stops may include Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls, and Mount Edith Cavellwhen seasonally accessible.

Optional add-ons such as the Jasper SkyTram or Maligne Lake cruise may be arranged depending on the season, availability, and your group’s interests.

Day 5: Jasper to Banff via Waterfalls, Glaciers & Alpine Viewpoints

Day five returns south along the Icefields Parkway, offering another opportunity to experience this remarkable route with different light, viewpoints, and stops.

The day may include Athabasca Falls, Mount Edith Cavell, Stutfield Glacier, Tangle Falls, Mistaya Canyon, Waterfowl Lakes, and additional scenic stops selected by your guide based on conditions and timing.

Because the route is flexible, your guide can adjust the day to revisit favourite locations, include viewpoints missed earlier in the journey, or spend more time in areas that best match your interests.

Day 6: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Yoho National Park

The final day focuses on some of the most iconic scenery in Banff and Yoho National Parks.

Stops may include Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Natural Bridge, Emerald Lake, and Takakkaw Falls when seasonally accessible. This day is designed to finish the journey with classic alpine lake scenery, waterfalls, and some of the most memorable views in the Canadian Rockies.

At the end of the day, your guide will return you to your accommodation or agreed drop-off location.

   Tour Highlights

  • Private six-day Canadian Rockies journey

  • Banff National Park

  • Yoho National Park

  • Kootenay National Park

  • Jasper National Park

  • Lake Louise

  • Moraine Lake

  • Emerald Lake

  • Natural Bridge

  • Takakkaw Falls

  • Johnston Canyon

  • Marble Canyon

  • Kootenay National Park scenic drive

  • Icefields Parkway

  • Bow Lake

  • Peyto Lake

  • Waterfowl Lakes

  • Mistaya Canyon

  • Columbia Icefield

  • Athabasca Glacier

  • Athabasca Falls

  • Sunwapta Falls

  • Mount Edith Cavell, seasonal access

  • Maligne Canyon

  • Medicine Lake

  • Optional Glacier Adventure and Skywalk

  • Optional Jasper SkyTram and Maligne Lake cruise

  • Private guide and vehicle for all six days

  • Fully customizable itinerary

Tour Inclusions

  • Private vehicle and dedicated local guide for all six days

  • Flexible itinerary tailored to your group

  • Scenic stops throughout Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Jasper, and the Icefields Parkway

  • Bottled water

  • Locally sourced snacks

  • Local knowledge and personalized recommendations

  • Private guide and vehicle for all six days

  • Trip-planning assistance

  • Guide overnight costs built into pricing

  • Moraine Lake commercial access fee

  • Time for photos, short walks, and sightseeing at your pace

  • sightseeing at your pace

Pickup Information

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  • Pickup is available from hotels, vacation rentals, lodges, campgrounds, and approved meeting points in:

  • Banff

  • Canmore

  • Calgary International Airport, by arrangement

  • Custom pickup and drop-off locations may be available depending on your itinerary, accommodation plans, and travel schedule.

  • Because this is a multi-day private journey, pickup times and locations will be confirmed during the planning process. Guests should be ready at the agreed pickup location 5–10 minutes before departure each day.


     

Private experience for your group only.

Who This Tour Is Best For
 

This experience is ideal for guests who want the most complete private Rockies journey available through Beyond Banff. It is especially well suited for:

  • First-time visitors who want to experience the Canadian Rockies in depth

  • Couples, families, and private groups

  • Guests who want to explore Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Jasper, and the Icefields Parkway

  • Travellers who prefer a private guide and flexible pace

  • Visitors who want to avoid self-driving, parking, route planning, and seasonal access logistics

  • Photographers and scenic-view travellers

  • Multi-generational groups who want comfort, flexibility, and door-to-door service

  • Guests who want a slower, more immersive alternative to short tours

  • Travellers looking for local insight, trip-planning support, and a fully curated private itinerary

Additional Information

  • No minimum age

  • Private experience for your group only

  • Fully customizable based on interests, mobility, and timing

  • Guest accommodation is not included

  • Meals are not included

  • Optional experiences and add-ons are not included

  • Guide gratuities are not included

  • Guide overnight costs are built into pricing

  • Calgary YYC airport pickup and drop-off may be arranged

  • Moraine Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and Mount Edith Cavell are seasonal

  • Route and stops may vary due to weather, road conditions, seasonal access, wildlife activity, traffic, construction, or operational considerations

  • The experience can be adjusted based on group interests, mobility, timing, and preferred pace

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Warm layers are recommended, as mountain weather can change quickly

  • Camera or phone storage is recommended, as this itinerary includes many of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies

Experience the Canadian Rockies in depth on a fully private six-day journey.

Book your 6-Day Private Canadian Rockies Journey and explore Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Jasper, and the Icefields Parkway with a local guide, private vehicle, flexible itinerary, and time to experience the Rockies at your own pace.

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