"Jagged peaks, with espresso at the summit"
World Famous
Banff National Park
Canada
Canada's crown jewel: turquoise lakes, jagged peaks, and vast wilderness in the heart of the Rockies.
European Alternative
Dolomites
Italy
UNESCO-listed jagged limestone peaks, emerald valleys, and mountain refugios with home-cooked Italian food.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Banff National Park
flight
Europe
Dolomites
train
€498
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
1.3t
Less CO₂
98%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Banff National Park
by flight · 7,089km
Banff National Park
Dolomites
Why These Two?
Both feature dramatic, jagged mountain scenery with turquoise lakes and world-class hiking.
Travelling to Banff National Park
By flight · 7,300 km
CO₂: 1,358 kg
Travelling to Dolomites
By train · 900 km
CO₂: 25 kg(98% less)
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Photo · Banff National Park by Unsplash · Dolomites by Unsplash