Turquoise glacial lakes cradled by jagged peaks, where mountain majesty meets alpine adventure and pristine wilderness.
You know that iconic mountain photo everyone uses as their laptop wallpaper? That's literally the view from your hotel window here. Banff sits in the heart of the Canadian Rockies where turquoise lakes shimmer against snow-capped peaks, and there are more things to do in Banff Alberta than your friend group can reasonably pack into one trip without someone suggesting you "just stay an extra week." The magic of a group trip here is that it works for every personality type. Your early risers can summit a peak by 9am while the late sleepers nurse coffee with a ridiculous view. Adventure junkies get world-class hiking and wildlife spotting, while your less outdoorsy friends can soak in hot springs with a beer. Plus, Banff Town is compact enough that you won't lose half your crew to navigation fails, but big enough that you're not all trapped in one overpriced tourist restaurant every night. Fly into Calgary International Airport, then it's a 90-minute drive west into the mountains. Rent a…