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By Tourland

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$149 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • From the quaint mountainside town of Banff, to the snow-dusted peaks, misty falls, and dramatic canyons around Banff as you explore this rugged slice of Alberta with an experienced guide.

    Starting your day with rolling by the steep slopes of Sulphur Mountain for the chance to take a gondola ride to the summit's sweeping viewpoints. (Banff Sulphur Gondola is optional)

    Enjoy some leisure time in city centre Banff and Snap photos of Johnston Canyon's limestone-carving creek.

    Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls, capture panoramic images of city centre Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout, and keep your eyes peeled for the monolithic silhouette of glacier-carved Hoodoos.

Activity location

  • Banff
    • Banff, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA
    • 610 4 Avenue Southwest
    • T2P 0K1, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

From Calgary No Gondola ticket

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary City centre Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$148.67 x 1 AdultNZ$148.67
Total
Price is NZ$148.67
Until Tue, 13 Oct

From Banff No Gondola Ticket

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada

Starting time: 9:35 AM
Price details
NZ$148.67 x 1 AdultNZ$148.67
Total
Price is NZ$148.67
Until Tue, 13 Oct

From Calgary + Gondola

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

With Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary City centre Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$298.59 x 1 AdultNZ$298.59
Total
Price is NZ$298.59
Until Tue, 13 Oct

From Banff + Gondola

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

With Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada

Starting time: 9:35 AM
Price details
NZ$298.59 x 1 AdultNZ$298.59
Total
Price is NZ$298.59
Until Tue, 13 Oct

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Banff

  • 1h 30m
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick Up Guests at Banff

Sulphur Mountain

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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 Nov 9-Nov 20, 2026 due to Annual Maintenance. Will replace by other sightseeing place.

Banff Avenue

  • 1h 30m
Enjoy some leisure time in city centre Banff, consider grabbing lunch or looking for a new piece of gear in a shop catering to outdoor adventurers.

Johnston Canyon

  • 1h
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

  • 15m
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

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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. **From October 13 to the end of April 2027, this attraction will replace the scheduled visit to Johnston Canyon.

Bow Falls

  • 15m
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.

Calgary

  • 1h 30m
Bus Ride from Banff to Calgary

Surprise Corner

  • 15m
Capture panoramic images of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and city centre Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout where most of the famous pictures have been taken

Hoodoos Trail

  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Banff
    • Banff, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA
    • 610 4 Avenue Southwest
    • T2P 0K1, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Banff Aspen Lodge
    • 401 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1A9, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Banff Aspen Lodge
    • 401 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1A9, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA
    • 610 4 Avenue Southwest
    • T2P 0K1, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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