Spectacular Banff Day - Gondola Included
- 10–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This experience is about 10-11 hours long and will include plenty of time for you to complete a bucket list of things to do during your mountain day. From the minute you step into the vehicle you'll feel the welcoming Alberta vibe! If you're here for a day or are trying to kick off your Banff vacation out of the park, and don't want to be in a big crowded bus, this unscripted adventure is for you! There will be plenty of time to take photos, eat, shop, get your feet wet and maybe even swim! You will cover the main attraction sites such as Lake Louise, the Banff Gondola, Banff Avenue downtown, and Canmore for a quick break. There is plenty of flat surface for you to walk around admiring nature and wildlife, squirrels count too! The mountains look spectacular from all angles, we look forward to showing them off when you get here!
Inclusions
What's included
- Personal Photographer. Ask and we'll gladly take your photo
- Bottled water
- Banff National Park entrance fees
- Crampons / Cleats during the winter months
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Humour and great attitude
- Banff Gondola tickets - One ride up and one ride down
What's not
- Gratuities
- No meals are included in this day trip.
Itinerary
Let's reach new heights without those burning legs! This ride to the top of Sulphur mountain makes you feel as if going to heaven and back! The views from above deliver an amazing 360 degrees of surreal beauty. Make sure to bring your camera or phone chargers!
The park is full of amazing stops, we'll make sure to adjust our itinerary to make the most of your day! From getting around peak times at key stops, to managing traffic, weather conditions as much as possible, to showing you the best possible places for that picture perfect moment! The entire day is about wowing you and making sure that you come back for another mountain adventure with
Come experience the friendly town of Banff. You can't touch and go, feel the vibe, taste the local cuisine, give in to your sweet tooth, check out a local gallery, or just take a few photos on Banff Avenue.
The most visited in Banff and possibly the Canadian Rockies. You would want to spend some time here to appreciate this majestic scenery. Surrounded by mountains, faced with a spectacular glacier and showing off it's deep colour waters, this lake it's a crowd pleaser no doubt!
We do not stop here during the winter months as the lake is close until June. When the lake opens again, we will take you to this incredible, local favourite stop in Banff.
Your adventure ends in the picturesque town of Canmore nestled in the Bow Valley. A delightful blend of natural splendor and quaint charm. We'll stop here for a quick break and a hot drink to warm you up back to Calgary.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 111 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5This is the best tour...
This is the best tour when you don’t have enough time to explore everything but want to hit all the main spots. The buses are clean, tour guides are super friendly and knowledgeable.
5Great experience, 100% recommend!
Dan was the best tour guide, so kind, funny, energetic... Very knowledgeable about the entire tour, showed us some really cool spots. Was one of the best tours we've done. Love ever stop we did. would 100% recommend... Especially if you get Dan! Thanks for an amazing day!
4Must do Gondola trip.
Firstly it was a long day, we were picked up at 8.15 am and returned appropriately 8.15 pm. Our driver Dair was professional and attentive, lots of facts and history. The gondola ride was a highlight of our day although once at the top we were in the clouds so had no view (unfortunately you can not rely on the weather). Had lunch in Banff and a wander around the shops. Lake Louise was an experience not to be missed and although Lake Moretaine was pretty we felt 1.5 hours there was too long. We would definitely recommend Viator for sightseeing trips.
5Great day out in Banff National Park
Murray was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. He had a very good understanding of the environment. Gondola ride is spectacular and not to be missed.
5Wonderful place to go
Wonderful place to go with experienced Tour Guide who gave us very nice service.
5Ruben is a great tour...
Ruben is a great tour guide and driver. He gave us proper time in each stop since we are a very small group. It was raining when we were at Moraine Lake but the lake still stunning.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Banff Day Trips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Calgary
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 26 city tours we list in Calgary.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 26.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Calgary
Calgary is the Alberta city where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountain foothills, a place of rodeo traditions, river pathways and big-sky sunshine.
Calgary sits on the Bow and Elbow rivers, with the snowy Rockies visible to the west on clear days. The Calgary Tower, from 1968, is the older landmark of a skyline now crowded with glass towers, and Fort Calgary marks the Mounted Police post that started the town in 1875. Prince's Island Park and the curving Peace Bridge are favourite spots along the river, and Heritage Park recreates an early prairie settlement.
Top-ranked sights in Calgary: Calgary Tower, Wonderland Sculpture, Calgary Stampede.
Special offers in Calgary
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