Spectacular Banff Day - Gondola Included
Description
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!
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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 BanffDayTrips.com
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your adventure kicks off as soon as we meet you! We'll send you the exact pickup/drop-off time the day before your trip. Calgary pickups happen around 7:30-8am, Canmore around 9-9:15am, and the in Banff at around 9:45-10am. Need a drop-off in Banff or Canmore after your journey? Let us know in the comments to make sure there's room for your carry-ons. If your hotel isn't on the list, just add its name and address in the special request section. We'll then confirm your pick-up/drop-off time or arrange a meeting point if it's outside our service area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(96)
Beautiful sites and kind driver. Everything went smoothly just not enough time in Banff and time for lunch
Rick was our tour guide, and I would say the trip wouldn't be the same without him. Even though it was raining like crazy on the day we went to explore banff and them lakes, his guide throughout the tour was amazing. Overall, besides the unfortunately unexpected rainy weather, we find our money worth every penny. Definitely recommend Banff Day Trip to our other friends and family.
Prompt pick up, humor, new friendships and all day history. Lakes we visited were stunning, Banff & Canmore were beautiful but busy, water levels impacted some roads but tour guide navigated well. Highly recommend!!
Great day. Effortless way to get around and see the sights. Even with cloudy weather it was still spectacular.
Great trip! Booked this to show my visiting mom around Banff for her first time so we could just sit back and enjoy the day together. Dan was an awesome guide, super engaging and told us a ton of cool stuff about the mountains along the way. He brought such great energy to the tour, which made the whole experience a lot more fun. We both had a blast.
Amazing experience recommended when the weather is clear. It was raining when we got there so some view blocked
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m glad to hear you still enjoyed the tour, even with the rain moving in. Clear days definitely offer those wide‑open mountain views, but there’s still something special about exploring the Rockies in changing weather. Our guides always do their best to make the most of the day, even when visibility is limited, and I’m happy you were still able to enjoy the experience. We’d love to welcome you back on a clear day so you can take in the full scenery.
Amazing experience for a solo traveller visiting Banff for the first time. The tour was scenic and fun. Kevin was super helpful, communicated all the details, kept us on schedule, and showed our group some hidden gems. If I return for a second tour, I will definitely book with him again!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m really glad your first visit to Banff felt scenic, fun, and easy from start to finish. It was a pleasure having you on the tour.
Great way to relax, see the sites, learn some local history! Our driver, Murray was wonderful. Very informative on the local areas and the history of the area. My husband and I did not feel rushed on the various stops we had. Highly recommend this company.
Thank you for sharing this. We’re so glad the day felt relaxed and unhurried for both of you. Murray will be pleased to know his stories and local knowledge added to the experience and helped bring each stop to life. It’s wonderful to hear the pace felt just right throughout the day. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to the Rockies again.
Or guide, Dair, was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and all around wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Dair made your experience so memorable. His friendliness, deep knowledge, and thoughtful care for guests are exactly what we strive for on every trip. We truly appreciate you joining us!
This was an incredible experience! Drair was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and with extensive knowledge of the area. I am so glad I chose this trip. I highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for sharing this, we’re grateful you chose to travel with us and truly appreciate the recommendation. Hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
