Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

4.3(151)11 hFree cancellationBy Tourland

About this activity

Discover Banff National Park with us on a guided day tour from Calgary or Banff. Enjoy approximately 90 minutes to explore Banff town’s shops and cafés, then see the rushing water at Bow Falls and photograph the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel from Surprise Corner.

At the Banff Gondola stop, you can choose to purchase a ride up Sulphur Mountain for sweeping Rocky Mountain views; admission costs extra. On eligible dates, explore Johnston Canyon’s trails and catwalks. From October 13 through April, the canyon visit is replaced by Cascade of Time Garden and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, where admission is optional and costs extra.

If the gondola closes, the tour visits Mt. Norquay Viewpoint and Vermilion Lakes instead. Eligible winter departures may include a crampon experience, weather permitting.

What's included

✓Professional Tour guide (Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide)
✓Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
✓National Park Fee & GST

Not included

✕Free time at Banff town for lunch will be arranged
✕Personal expense, insurance, and additional excursions
✕Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
✕Gratuities (Suggested: CAD $15 per person per day in cash; Suggested: CAD $20 from Nov 1st)
✕Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)
✕Admission fee of Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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