Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff | 9 hours to 11 hours

144 Reviews | Calgary
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Calgary Pickup+Gondola
2 Adults x $185.64
$371.28
Approx Total
$371.28
With Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
Banff PickUp+Gondola
2 Adults x $185.64
$371.28
Approx Total
$371.28
With Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
CGY Pickup No Gondola Ticket
2 Adults x $100.33
$200.66
Approx Total
$200.66
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
Banff Pickup No Gondola Ticket
2 Adults x $100.33
$200.66
Approx Total
$200.66
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
  • Gratuities
  • National Park Fee
  • 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)

Overview

****No Hidden Fee**** From the quaint mountainside town of Banff, to the snow-dusted peaks, misty falls, and dramatic canyons around Banff as you explore this rugged slice of Alberta with an experienced guide. Starting your day with rolling by the steep slopes of Sulphur Mountain for the chance to take a gondola ride to the summit's sweeping viewpoints. (Banff Sulphur Gondola is optional) Enjoy some leisure time in downtown Banff and Snap photos of Johnston Canyon's limestone-carving creek. Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls, capture panoramic images of downtown Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout, and keep your eyes peeled for the monolithic silhouette of glacier-carved Hoodoos.

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End point

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Itinerary

  • Banff

    Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick Up Guests at Banff

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Sulphur Mountain

    Take the Sulphur Gondola (Optional) to the top viewing point of Mt Sulphur to enjoy a 360º view of Banff. **With the high demand, we strongly recommend to book the option provided with admission **Tour will not visit Banff Gondola during Nov 6-Nov 17 due to Annual Maintenance. Will replace by other sightseeing place.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Banff Avenue

    Enjoy some leisure time in downtown Banff, consider grabbing lunch or looking for a new piece of gear in a shop catering to outdoor adventurers.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Johnston Canyon

    Known for its walking trail throughout the year. The trail to the waterfalls of Johnston Canyon has to be the busiest in the Canadian Rockies. Nearly every day throughout the summer, hundreds of hikers follow its canyon-clinging catwalks and cliff-mounting staircases to the gorge’s Lower and Upper Falls. Throughout the journey, scan the creek and its banks for dippers. Also known as water ouzels, these solitary, slate-grey birds are often seen bouncing up and down on streamside rocks. *Free Crampon are provided for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr) **November to April we will visit Marble Canyon (Stop for 30 minutes)

    1 hour

  • Surprise Corner

    Capture panoramic images of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and downtown Banff framed against a backdrop of craggy peaks from the Surprise Corner lookout where most of the famous pictures have been taken

    15 minutes

  • Hoodoos Trail

    Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, or tower like natural obstacles are left.

    15 minutes

  • Bow Falls

    Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. Fill your camera with misty shots of the tumbling rapids at Bow Falls.

    15 minutes

  • Calgary

    Bus Ride from Banff to Calgary

    1 hour 30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Optionl for English Only Small Group (Max. 20) available

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.3

144 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    94
  • 4 stars
    24
  • 3 stars
    13
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    10

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 94 reviews with 5 stars

The whole tour was great,...

Published on Feb, 2025

The whole tour was great, our driver name Jessie was very approachable. It’s a 5/5 for me and I enjoyed the whole tour.

Must do in Banff

Published on Jan, 2025

Fabulous and thrilling. Loved the Banff gondola and Marble Canyon was incredible. Our guide Zacko was pleasant and informative

Breathtaking vistas!

Published on Oct, 2024

All the hiking and walking we did to get to see all the beautiful mountains and waterfalls was WELL WORTH IT!!! I’m 68, and I highly recommend this tour! Pleasant guide too!!

Natural treasure

Published on Oct, 2024

Banff is one of the most beautiful spot if you are a nature lover, the weather was perfect, and very accessible, unforgettable!

Wonderful experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

My husband and I did two diff tours around Banff with this same group in September 2024 and both were excellent! Great tour guides who were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! We would highly recommend them and would definitely book again!

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