An 8-Day Canadian Winter Self-Drive Adventure

  • Route: Calgary - Lake Louise - Banff
  • Self Drive

Eight crisp winter days through the snow-draped Canadian Rockies, self-driving between two of the most spectacular alpine settings in the world. From the frozen beauty of Lake Louise to the wildlife-rich valleys around Banff, this is a winter adventure built around snow tubing, wildlife spotting, and some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery anywhere on earth.

Itinerary

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Calgary to Lake Louise Collect your hire car from Calgary Airport this afternoon and set off on the scenic drive west into the mountains. Check into the Lake Louise Inn, your base for the next three nights, and settle in as the alpine scenery starts to work its magic. Overnight: Lake Louise Inn

Lake Louise A full day of winter fun awaits at the Lake Louise Mountain Ski Area's Tube Park - one of the most scenic spots in the Rockies to spend an afternoon sliding down the slopes. Overnight: Lake Louise Inn

Lake Louise Back to the Tube Park for round two, or take the morning to explore the frozen lake itself before an afternoon of more snow-tubing fun. Overnight: Lake Louise Inn

Lake Louise to Banff Drive on to Banff today, checking into the Brewster Mountain Lodge for four nights - a cosy, character-filled base right in the heart of town. Included: Continental breakfast Overnight: Brewster Mountain Lodge

Banff Today's excursion is a real highlight - a guided wildlife discovery tour combined with a trip up the Banff Gondola, giving you the best chance of spotting local wildlife alongside some genuinely spectacular views. Included: Continental breakfast Overnight: Brewster Mountain Lodge

Mt. Norquay This morning, head to nearby Mt. Norquay for another round of snow tubing - a slightly different setting and slopes from Lake Louise, and a great way to spend an active morning. Included: Continental breakfast Overnight: Brewster Mountain Lodge

Banff A free day to explore Banff at your leisure - the hot springs, the town's boutiques and cafes, or simply taking in the mountain views one last time. Included: Continental breakfast Overnight: Brewster Mountain Lodge

Depart Calgary Drive back to Calgary this morning, dropping your hire car off by 5pm ahead of your departure flight home.

All itinerary details subject to availability and confirmation. Hotel and excursion prices are dynamic and subject to change.

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