๐จ๐ฆ Banff 7-Day Epic Road Trip Itinerary
Last June, I explored Banff with friendsโand the afterglow is still real! ๐๏ธ Snow-capped peaks, glaciers, emerald lakes, starry skies... It felt like walking through a filter! Hereโs our detailed 7D6N self-drive guide + cost breakdown (~$6K CAD per person) covering Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parksโall highlights, zero rush, with dreamy stays! ๐ฏ ๐ฅ Itinerary Snapshot Day 1: Land in Calgary โ Drive to Canmore (charming mountain town! ๐ก) Day 2: Lake Minnewanka cruise ๐ข + Sulphur Mountain gondola (panoramic views! ๐ ) + Explore Banff Town ๐๏ธ Day 3: Double lake magic! Sunrise at Moraine Lake ๐ โ Lake Louise (blue ice! ๐) โ Stay at Emerald Lake Lodge (cabin with lake views! ๐) Day 4: Canoe on Emerald Lake ๐ฃโโ๏ธ (like a fairy tale!) โ Icefields Parkway: Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Waterfowl Lake โ Overnight at Glacier View Lodge (icefield vistas! โ๏ธ) Day 5: Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier ๐ + Glacier Skywalk โ Arrive in Jasper Town Day 6: Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island ๐งโโ๏ธ (next-level beauty!) + Medicine Lake (mystical vibes!) Day 7: Shop at CrossIron Mills Outlet โจ โ Fly home from Calgary โ๏ธ ๐ก Where We Stayed First 2 nights: Cozy & affordable lodges in Canmore (mountain vibes! โฐ๏ธ) Night 3: Emerald Lake Lodge โ Wake up to misty lake views! ๐ซ๏ธ Night 4: Glacier View Lodge โ Private icefield panoramas + epic stargazing! ๐ Last 2 nights: Downtown Jasper (easy dining/shopping! ๏ฟฝ) ๐ฐ Cost Breakdown (for 2 people) โ๏ธ Flights: ~$650 CAD ๐ Rental car + gas: ~$800 CAD (7 days) ๐จ Accommodation: ~$3000 CAD (6 nights) ๐ฝ๏ธ Food: ~$800 CAD ๐๏ธ Activities/souvenirs: ~$1000 CAD TOTAL: ~$6250 CAD ๐ Must-Know Tips ๐ Best time: June-Sept (lakes thawed, roads open, all activities available!) ๐ซ Book early: Sulphur Mountain gondola, Ice Explorer, Maligne Lake cruise sell out fast in peak season! ๐งฅ Packing: Mountain weather is wildโbring windproof jackets, light down, hats, sunglasses & hiking shoes! #CanadaTravel #Banff #Jasper #Yoho #RockyMountains #RoadTrip #TravelGuide #AdventureAwaits #ExploreCanada #NatureLovers