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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Banff 7-Day Epic Road Trip Itinerary

Last June, I explored Banff with friendsโ€”and the afterglow is still real! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Snow-capped peaks, glaciers, emerald lakes, starry skies... It felt like walking through a filter! Hereโ€™s our detailed 7D6N self-drive guide + cost breakdown (~$6K CAD per person) covering Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parksโ€”all highlights, zero rush, with dreamy stays! ๐Ÿ’ฏ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Itinerary Snapshot Day 1: Land in Calgary โ†’ Drive to Canmore (charming mountain town! ๐Ÿก) Day 2: Lake Minnewanka cruise ๐Ÿšข + Sulphur Mountain gondola (panoramic views! ๐Ÿš ) + Explore Banff Town ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Day 3: Double lake magic! Sunrise at Moraine Lake ๐ŸŒ… โ†’ Lake Louise (blue ice! ๐Ÿ’Ž) โ†’ Stay at Emerald Lake Lodge (cabin with lake views! ๐ŸŒŠ) Day 4: Canoe on Emerald Lake ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏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 ๐Ÿš + Glacier Skywalk โ†’ Arrive in Jasper Town Day 6: Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™€๏ธ (next-level beauty!) + Medicine Lake (mystical vibes!) Day 7: Shop at CrossIron Mills Outlet โœจ โ†’ Fly home from Calgary โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿก Where We Stayed First 2 nights: Cozy & affordable lodges in Canmore (mountain vibes! โ›ฐ๏ธ) Night 3: Emerald Lake Lodge โ€” Wake up to misty lake views! ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ Night 4: Glacier View Lodge โ€” Private icefield panoramas + epic stargazing! ๐ŸŒŒ Last 2 nights: Downtown Jasper (easy dining/shopping! ๏ฟฝ) ๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost Breakdown (for 2 people) โœˆ๏ธ Flights: ~$650 CAD ๐Ÿš— Rental car + gas: ~$800 CAD (7 days) ๐Ÿจ Accommodation: ~$3000 CAD (6 nights) ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food: ~$800 CAD ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Activities/souvenirs: ~$1000 CAD TOTAL: ~$6250 CAD ๐Ÿ“Œ Must-Know Tips ๐ŸŒž Best time: June-Sept (lakes thawed, roads open, all activities available!) ๐ŸŽซ Book early: Sulphur Mountain gondola, Ice Explorer, Maligne Lake cruise sell out fast in peak season! ๐Ÿงฅ Packing: Mountain weather is wildโ€”bring windproof jackets, light down, hats, sunglasses & hiking shoes! #CanadaTravel #Banff #Jasper #Yoho #RockyMountains #RoadTrip #TravelGuide #AdventureAwaits #ExploreCanada #NatureLovers

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Banff 7-Day Epic Road Trip Itinerary

Last June, I explored Banff with friendsโ€”and the afterglow is still real! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Snow-capped peaks, glaciers, emerald lakes, starry skies... It felt like walking through a filter! Hereโ€™s our detailed 7D6N self-drive guide + cost breakdown (~$6K CAD per person) covering Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parksโ€”all highlights, zero rush, with dreamy stays! ๐Ÿ’ฏ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Itinerary Snapshot Day 1: Land in Calgary โ†’ Drive to Canmore (charming mountain town! ๐Ÿก) Day 2: Lake Minnewanka cruise ๐Ÿšข + Sulphur Mountain gondola (panoramic views! ๐Ÿš ) + Explore Banff Town ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Day 3: Double lake magic! Sunrise at Moraine Lake ๐ŸŒ… โ†’ Lake Louise (blue ice! ๐Ÿ’Ž) โ†’ Stay at Emerald Lake Lodge (cabin with lake views! ๐ŸŒŠ) Day 4: Canoe on Emerald Lake ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏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 ๐Ÿš + Glacier Skywalk โ†’ Arrive in Jasper Town Day 6: Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™€๏ธ (next-level beauty!) + Medicine Lake (mystical vibes!) Day 7: Shop at CrossIron Mills Outlet โœจ โ†’ Fly home from Calgary โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿก Where We Stayed First 2 nights: Cozy & affordable lodges in Canmore (mountain vibes! โ›ฐ๏ธ) Night 3: Emerald Lake Lodge โ€” Wake up to misty lake views! ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ Night 4: Glacier View Lodge โ€” Private icefield panoramas + epic stargazing! ๐ŸŒŒ Last 2 nights: Downtown Jasper (easy dining/shopping! ๏ฟฝ) ๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost Breakdown (for 2 people) โœˆ๏ธ Flights: ~$650 CAD ๐Ÿš— Rental car + gas: ~$800 CAD (7 days) ๐Ÿจ Accommodation: ~$3000 CAD (6 nights) ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food: ~$800 CAD ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Activities/souvenirs: ~$1000 CAD TOTAL: ~$6250 CAD ๐Ÿ“Œ Must-Know Tips ๐ŸŒž Best time: June-Sept (lakes thawed, roads open, all activities available!) ๐ŸŽซ Book early: Sulphur Mountain gondola, Ice Explorer, Maligne Lake cruise sell out fast in peak season! ๐Ÿงฅ Packing: Mountain weather is wildโ€”bring windproof jackets, light down, hats, sunglasses & hiking shoes! #CanadaTravel #Banff #Jasper #Yoho #RockyMountains #RoadTrip #TravelGuide #AdventureAwaits #ExploreCanada #NatureLovers

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