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Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Location Banff, Alberta, Canada
$85.92
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Banff Adventure Tour offers an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Alberta. This tour takes you from the charming town of Banff to majestic peaks, serene falls, and striking canyons with the guidance of an experienced local.

  • 🗻 Start your day with a scenic bus ride from Calgary to Banff, picking up guests along the way.
  • 🚠 Optional ride on the Sulphur Gondola to the summit, where you can enjoy panoramic 360º views of Banff and its surroundings.
  • 🏞️ Spend leisure time in downtown Banff, perfect for grabbing lunch or shopping for outdoor gear.
  • 🌊 Capture breathtaking photos of Johnston Canyon, famous for its limestone-carving creek and busy trails leading to the Lower and Upper Falls.
  • 📸 Visit Surprise Corner for iconic views of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel framed by towering peaks, ideal for memorable snapshots.
  • 🦅 Keep your eyes peeled for dippers, the slate-grey birds often seen along the creek at Johnston Canyon.
  • 🌨️ Free crampons provided for winter itineraries from November to mid-April to enhance your experience.
  • 🏞️ Marvel at the unique formations of the Hoodoos along the trail, showcasing nature's artistry in sedimentary rock.
  • 💦 Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls, a historic filming location from the 1960s.
  • 🚌 After a day of adventure, relax on the bus ride back to Calgary, reminiscing about the stunning sights you've encountered.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

From Calgary No Gondola ticket
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • National Park Fee & GST
  • Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
  • Professional Tour guide (Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide)
  • Admission fee of Cave and Basin National Historic Site
  • Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)
  • Gratuities (Suggested: CAD $15 per person per day in cash; Suggested: CAD $20 from Nov 1st)
  • Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
  • Personal expense, insurance, and additional excursions
  • Free time at Banff town for lunch will be arranged

Meeting point
Meeting Time 09:25AM. Departure Time 09:35AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.

  • Banff
    Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick Up Guests at Banff
  • Sulphur Mountain
    Take the Sulphur Gondola (Optional) to the top viewing point of Mt Sulphur to enjoy a 360º view of Banff. *With the high demand, we strongly recommend to book the option provided with admission. *Tour will not visit Banff Gondola during Jan 4~15, 2027 due to Annual Maintenance. If Banff Gondola is closed, we will visit Mt. Norquay Viewpoint and Vermilion Lakes.
  • Banff Avenue
    Enjoy some leisure time in downtown Banff, consider grabbing lunch or looking for a new piece of gear in a shop catering to outdoor adventurers.
  • Johnston Canyon
    Known for its walking trail throughout the year. The trail to the waterfalls of Johnston Canyon has to be the busiest in the Canadian Rockies. Nearly every day throughout the summer, hundreds of hikers follow its canyon-clinging catwalks and cliff-mounting staircases to the gorge’s Lower and Upper Falls. Throughout the journey, scan the creek and its banks for dippers. Also known as water ouzels, these solitary, slate-grey birds are often seen bouncing up and down on streamside rocks. **From October 13 to the end of April 2027, this itinerary will be replaced with Cascade of Time Garden and Cave and Basin National Historic Site (Optional admission, Purchase on-site).
  • Cascade Gardens
    Escape the crowds and discover the Cascade of Time Garden, a hidden gem nestled in Banff National Park. Terraced into the hillside, this tranquil oasis features vibrant floral displays, cascading waterfalls, and winding stone pathways. It offers some of the most breathtaking, unobstructed photography views of iconic Cascade Mountain. **From October 13 to the end of April 2027, this attraction will replace the scheduled visit to Johnston Canyon.
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site
    Discover the birthplace of Canada’s national parks at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in Banff National Park. Located in the majestic Canadian Rockies, this iconic landmark preserves the natural thermal springs discovered in 1883. Today, you can explore the atmospheric underground cave filled with mineral-rich waters, enjoy interactive cultural exhibits, and stroll along scenic marshland boardwalks to spot the rare Banff Springs Snail. *The admission fee is not included. Payable on-site. *From October 13 to the end of April 2027, this attraction will replace the scheduled visit to Johnston Canyon.
  • Bow Falls
    Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls.
  • Hoodoos Trail
    Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, or tower like natural obstacles are left.
  • Surprise Corner
    Capture panoramic images of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and downtown Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout where most of the famous pictures have been taken.
  • Banff
    Bus ride from attraction to Banff Town
  • Calgary
    Bus ride from Banff to Calgary

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

    Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Location Banff, Alberta, Canada
    $85.92
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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