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The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular banff tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A smooth gondola up Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree views, easy boardwalk walks, and big Banff energy. Food options on top.
“Such a cool way to see the mountain and the views are amazing. When you buy your ticket on GYG you have to exchange it for their ticket as they could not scan it to get on the ride which took a little longer but worth the savings. Only 4 adults per ride, kids/infant could…”
Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for sweeping Rockies views, then explore the boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak and historic sites.
“The Banff Gondola is absolutely worth it! The ride up is smooth and stunning, giving you unreal views of the Rockies before you even reach the top. Once you’re at the summit, it’s a full experience — sweeping 360° mountain views, warm indoor lookout areas, a boardwalk with photo ops at every turn, and cozy…”
Ride an Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk on real glacier ice, then try the Glacier Skywalk glass-bottom cliff views.
“Cold and windy on top. Can get slippery. The view was great and our guide Brandy was great. The skywalk was beautiful.”
All-day Alberta and Yoho lakes tour hitting Lake Louise, Moraine (seasonal), Emerald, Johnston Canyon, and Natural Bridge with pickup in Calgary.
“Every stop was amazing. Ivan the guide and driver is a natural and very good at communicating the itinerary and the history etc.”
Full-day Banff and Yoho lakes tour from Calgary or Canmore, with Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon.
“Excellent!!! Everything was perfect!!!! Stunning views. Great place to visit again!!!!”
Small-group full-day Banff sights: Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine, Icefields Parkway, Bow Lake, Peyto. Hotel pickup included.
“Excellent tour of the major lakes, Rob was awesome and super informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a smaller comfy tour of all the beautiful scenery.”
Full-day Banff tour from Calgary or Canmore to Lake Louise, Moraine and Emerald Lakes, plus Johnston Canyon. Guided, park pass included.
“The tour was great! The provided us the transportation to different places around Banff :) the tour guide was nice!”
Cruise Lake Minnewanka in Banff for $57 and enjoy live guide stories, wildlife spotting, and even an underwater town tale.
“Kristy and Hayden were phenomenal. My sister and I came up from Calgary for the 1hr boat ride and we would highly recommend. The views were unmatched and Kristy was a wonderful guide who shared a lot of interesting facts about Lake Minnewanka.”
Hop-on Banff bus in an iconic yellow school bus to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, with local hosts and guaranteed seating.
“Saved any worry about parking or where to go...Great stops and photo ops and lots of good advice from actual locals..”
A 3-hour small-group Banff ride at dusk to boost wildlife odds, with panoramic views and classic stops like Lake Minnewanka.
“Charlie was a great tour guide. It was a lovely group and my favourite activity in Banff. If you like wildlife this tour is for you!”
Small-group half-day to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff with guided history, photo stops, and easy pickup from $119.
“Our driver and guide was great! He shared local info and was a good driver. He also had some good tips about both lakes and the best locations to view from. He was available to take photos and answer questions. I believe his name was Neil, I'm sorry if I got that wrong. I never…”
Guided day trip in the Canadian Rockies: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Yoho stops, and Banff town, with an air-conditioned ride.
“We had a great tour, Ahmed was great Ana informative. We missed Moraine lake bc of the weather 😪 however, they made it up to us and make up two other beautiful sites both Falls and lake and secret lookout.”
Half-day, small-group tour from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with hotel pickup, Fairmont time, and a Ten Peaks viewpoint walk.
“The locations are really difficult to go by one’s self, so the tour facilitates reaching those amazing places. The scenery by itself is fully worth the visit, but our guide Neil was helpful, attentive and entertaining, increasing the experience.”
Full-day Banff tour to Columbia Icefield via the Icefields Parkway, with Lake Louise stops, Glacier Skywalk, and an Ice Explorer ride.
“This was amazing tour from start to finish. Made some gorgeous stops along the way. Highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Banff National Park, or any of the other beautiful parks in the area.”
A 1-hour Banff horseback ride along the Bow River past Cave and Basin. Beginner-friendly with helmets, instruction, and great views for $78.
“Amazing experience. Beautiful views of Bow valley throughout. The staff was really friendly and helpful”
