The Banff Stargazing Tour - 2hr Walking Tour
Description
Join us for an unforgettable sunset and stargazing tour in the breathtaking Banff National Park, where adventure meets natural beauty. This immersive experience takes you into one of Canada's most stunning landscapes, providing ample opportunity to capture the magic of twilight and the marvels of the night sky. As twilight fades, we will transition into an incredible stargazing experience. Banff National Park is renowned for its commitment to preserving dark skies, making it an ideal location for night photography. You'll find yourself surrounded by an astonishing array of stars, including the mesmerizing Milky Way, which creates a canvas unlike any other. This breathtaking view offers a perfect opportunity for photography enthusiasts to practice their skills under the stars. Headlamps Included! MEETING POINT: The Cave and Basin PARKING LOT/Welcome Building. The tour departs just after sunset seasonally. We will contact you if we need to adjust the time for seasonal conditions.
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Itinerary
Meet in the PARKING LOT/Welcome Building of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. There is free parking at this location. Please arrive 10mins before depature for setup. Your guide will have a clipboard and smile. Please let them know you have arrived.
Join us for an unforgettable sunset and stargazing tour in the breathtaking Banff National Park, where adventure meets natural beauty . This immersive experience takes you into one of Canada's most stunning landscapes, providing ample opportunity to capture the magic of twilight and the marvels of the night sky. As twilight fades, we will transition into an incredible stargazing experience. Banff National Park is renowned for its commitment to preserving dark skies, making it an ideal location for night photography. You'll find yourself surrounded by an astonishing array of stars, including the mesmerizing Milky Way, which creates a canvas unlike any other. This breathtaking view offers a perfect opportunity for photography enthusiasts to practice their skills under the stars. 3.5miles total walking distance. Mostly flat.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation to and from the MEETING location is not provided. Contact your accommodation or local taxi service if needed. There is free parking at the MEETING location for rental cars.
- Outdoor footwear is required. Trails are used by horse and human. Rated Easy: Walking Distance 5km / 3.5mi.
- This tour departs if partially cloudy -50% cloud cover or less. Refunds offered up to departure time for any extreme weather events Cold/Rain/Snow.
- The tour departure time changes seasonally with the sunset. You will be contact 8-24hrs prior via Viator Message IF there is a change in departure time. We depart just after sunset seasonally.
- Eligibility: This tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues, back problems, recent surgeries, or serious medical conditions. Pregnant women are also advised to refrain from participating. Additionally, this tour is not designed for children under the age of 8.
Reviews(202)
Not worth it. It was not educational or insightful. Would choose a different activity for the evening
Even though the weather was not ideal for stargazing when we went, it was still a great experience. We captured some sights that we wouldn't have captured in the morning. Our guide was amazing! She was very helpful and friendly and pointed out some great views along the way!
Thank you for being such awesome people! We appreciate you. Please contact anytime to join us on a future date!
unfortunately, our walk was canceled because of weather, but the company was prompt in deciding to cancel, and then making a full refund of our payment
Thank you, we appreciate this. Weather in the Rockies can be sporadic! We hope you can join us again next time!
The tour was amazing! Our tour guides were very informative, witty, and funny! Not to mention you get to see the beautiful night sky that Banff provides. It’s definitely a must do excursion when you visit Banff!
This was quite possibly the highlight of our trip to the area! It seems simple, a stargazing tour, but it was anything but ordinary. The stars, the colors, the satellites, the constellations…all beautiful. And Jacob, who was born and raised in Banff, was an excellent guide. He was funny, knowledgeable, and had some great stories. We had a blast.
The stargazing tour was incredible, highly recommend it for anyone! Jacob was a great guide, knowledgeable of not only the stars and the sky, but also Banff as a whole, plus he’s got a couple decent dad jokes! The weather worked out perfectly for us where we had the clearest sky you could imagine and we got to see so much! I would recommend this tour to anyone who’s wants ti experience Banff and the mountains a little bit differently than most. My wife and I will definitely be booking this tour the next time we’re here!
The walk was a casual pace and fairly easy for us. We enjoyed the staff and the stories. Provided us with everything we needed.
Easy 3 mile hike on a paved path. Amazing views of the mountains, rivers, stars, and northern lights (we went mid April). Perfect for any skill level. Guides were super informative and friendly.
Jacob and Jack were amazing guides , if you have the opportunity to take advantage of this amazing experience I highly recommend it! We had the great fortune of seeing the northern lights and an incredible midnight blue sky lit up by our stars! I was completely impressed that they offered us all a ride back to our hotel and when Jacob shared with Jack to wait for travellers to get a cab and not to leave anyone alone- impressive and meaningful
Such a great time! Guide was very knowledgeable and funny too. You could tell he really enjoys what he does. Had amazing views of the stars and even saw some northern lights. It was pretty cold out since it’s more of a walk than a hike, so come prepared!
