Custom Banff Itinerary Planning with Jill

Planning a Rockies trip takes more time than most people expect, and fitting it all together is where it gets complicated.

You might be wondering:

• When do the Moraine Lake shuttle reservations open?
• Which attractions need booking ahead, and how far in advance?
• How many nights should we spend in each place?
• How do we fit everything in without spending half the trip in the car?
• Where do we even start?

If you'd rather hand it all over to someone who lives here, that's exactly what this service is for. I'll plan your trip for you, day by day, so you know exactly what to do, where, and when.

Who This Is For

This service is for visitors who want their whole trip planned by someone who lives here.

It's a good fit if you:

• Are visiting Banff and the Canadian Rockies for the first time
• Find the booking systems for shuttles, timed tickets, and tours confusing
• Don't have the time to research and organise everything yourself
• Want to make the most of limited time without overloading your days
• Are travelling as a family or group with different interests and needs

If you've already planned most of your trip and just want a second opinion, our 50-Minute Banff Trip Planning Consultation will probably be a better fit.

Your Consultant: Jill Jones

I'm Jill, co-founder of The Banff Guide and What's On Banff, trusted by more than 50,000 subscribers, and I'll be the person helping you with your trip.

I've lived in Canmore for more than 20 years and spend much of my time helping visitors make sense of travel in Banff and the Canadian Rockies.

I answer visitor questions every day through our websites and newsletter, so I'm very familiar with the practical details that can make planning difficult - from transport and parking to seasonal closures, hiking choices, accommodation locations, and realistic travel times.

What You'll Leave With

A complete, realistic plan for your trip, and the confidence that nothing important has been missed.

You'll have:

• A day-by-day itinerary with timings, grouped by area to cut down on driving
• Clear guidance on what to book, when reservations open, and backup options if something sells out
• Restaurant recommendations, including which ones to reserve ahead
• The right hikes, activities and tours for you
• Practical advice on parking, shuttles, transit, and driving routes
• Places to stay picked for your budget and the kind of trip you want
• Backup plans for bad weather, wildfire smoke, or closures

How It Works

Step 1: Book your itinerary planning
Complete payment online, and you will be directed to pick a time for your first video consultation. Can’t find a suitable time? Email us so we can find a time that works for you.

Step 2: Complete our trip form
You'll receive a form asking about your dates, who's travelling, your interests, pace, fitness level, budget, and must-sees. This lets me prepare in advance so we can get straight to the details on the call.

Step 3: Your 50-minute video consultation
We'll go through your form together, talk through your priorities, and answer any questions you have.

Step 4: Receive your first draft
Your day-by-day itinerary will arrive within 10 days of the call.

Step 5: Fine-tune your plan
Let me know what you'd like changed, and I'll send back a revised version.

Step 6: Receive your final itinerary
Your finished itinerary is delivered as a mobile-friendly PDF you can use on the go or print out.

Step 7: Your 30-minute wrap-up call
We'll go through your final plan together, check that your key reservations are in place, and answer any last questions. You can have this call straight away or closer to your trip, whichever is more useful.

Step 8: Follow-up email support
If questions come up before or during your trip, you can email me right up until you head home.

What's Included

• Pre-planning trip form
• 50-minute video consultation with Jill
• Day-by-day custom itinerary
• Booking guidance with reservation timings
• One round of revisions
• Mobile-friendly PDF of the complete itinerary
• 30-minute wrap-up video call with Jill
• Email support until the end of your trip
• USD 1,000 for trips of up to 5 nights, plus USD 200 for each additional night.

What This Service Is, and Isn't

This is a trip planning service, not a travel agent booking service. I don't book hotels, flights, rental cars, tours, or restaurants on your behalf, but I'll tell you exactly what to book, when to book it, and where.

Recommendations are based on the most up-to-date information available when your itinerary is written. Closures, weather, and operator changes are outside my control, which is why every itinerary includes backup options.

My trip planning expertise covers Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks.

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Let Us Take the Planning Off Your Hands

If sorting out your Banff trip is taking up more time than you have, I'd be happy to plan it for you.