Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
Overview
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
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
- National Park Fee & GST
- Professional Tour guide (Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide)
- Lunch 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 Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Banff
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sulphur Mountain
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Banff Avenue
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Johnston Canyon
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cascade Gardens
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bow Falls
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hoodoos Trail
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Surprise Corner
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour 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.
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr).
- National Park Fee & GST.
- Professional Tour guide (Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide).
- Lunch. 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff National Park & Gondola Day Tour from Calgary or Banff will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
- National Park Fee & GST
- Professional Tour guide (Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide)
- LunchFree 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
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
