# @explorewithrishabh on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXS5_2MkU_z
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-19T01:50:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rishabh (@explorewithrishabh) — https://gondola.cc/explorewithrishabh

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POV: Behind me is Calgary Downtown at night 🌃 and this view alone is worth the trip.

Planning Alberta? Here’s a realistic budget breakdown (not those fake $1000 trips 👇)

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✈️ Flights (Toronto ↔ Calgary)
	•	Typical return: $500 – $900 CAD
(Depends on season & how early you book)

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🏨 Stay (Hotels / Airbnb)
	•	Calgary: $120–180/night
	•	Banff/Jasper: $180–300/night
👉 5 nights average: ~$900 – $1200 CAD
(Cheaper if you split with friends)

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🍔 Food
	•	Budget: $30/day
	•	Realistic: $50–80/day
👉 Total: ~$300 – $400 CAD

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🚗 Transport (Important)
	•	Car rental: $80–130/day
	•	Gas: $150–200 total
👉 Total: **$500 – $700 CAD**
(Split = BIG savings)

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🎟️ Activities
	•	Banff Gondola: ~$75
	•	Parks Canada Pass: $11/day ($55 total)
	•	Other activities: $50–100
👉 Total: ~$150 – $250 CAD

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🗺️ 6-DAY ITINERARY

📍 Day 1 – Calgary

Downtown skyline 🌃 | Calgary Tower | Peace Bridge

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📍 Day 2 – Banff

Lake Louise 🏔️ | Moraine Lake | Banff town

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📍 Day 3 – Banff

Gondola 🚡 | Bow Falls | Hot Springs

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📍 Day 4 – Icefields Parkway

One of the best drives in the world 🚗
Stop at glaciers + viewpoints

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📍 Day 5 – Jasper

Maligne Lake | Spirit Island

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📍 Day 6 – Back to Calgary

Relax + shopping

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💰 TOTAL REALISTIC COST (PER PERSON)
	•	Flights: $500 – $900
	•	Stay: $900 – $1200
	•	Food: $300 – $400
	•	Transport: $500 – $700
	•	Activities: $150 – $250

👉 TOTAL: $1800 – $2500 CAD

(Can drop to ~$1400–$1700 if you share everything)

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💡 Pro Tips
	•	Banff hotels are expensive → stay in Canmore to save 💰
	•	Start early for Lake Louise (parking gets full fast)
	•	Icefields Parkway = MUST DO 🚗

#alberta #banff #jasper #calgary canadatravel travelcanada banffnationalpark explorecanada budgettravel canadareels travelreels indiansinCanada wanderlust travelguide canadatrip

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