Banff Adventure: Gondola, Hot Springs & Canyon

Explore Banff’s beauty: Gondola ride, hot springs, shopping, and hike Johnston Canyon. Discover breathtaking views and nature’s wonders in one unforgettable day.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff National Park - The tour begins from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. The drive from Calgary to Banff National Park, where the tour starts, usually takes about 1.5 hours.
  • Banff Gondola - Enjoy an exhilarating ride on the Banff Gondola, climbing 698 meters (2,292 feet) to the top of Sulphur Mountain in just 8 minutes. At the summit, take in…
What's Included
  • In winter, icewalk crampons will be provided and use at your own responsibility
  • Visit either Banff Gondola or Hot Springs/ Cave & Basin from Sep 2 - End of Dec (extra cost)
  • Local tour guide as driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hot Springs Closed from Sept 2 until the end of Dec. Alternative will be Cave and Basin
  • Pickup from Calgary, Canmore or Banff designated points
What's Not Included
  • Suggested guide tips ($12 cash per person)
  • Meals and drinks, personal expenses, travel insurance
  • Gondola or Hot Springs/ Cave Basin, We will contact you closer to the departure date to purchase.
Additional Information

Spend a day discovering the beauty of Banff National Park. Take the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking views or relax in the soothing natural hot springs. Delight in a relaxed shopping experience and savor lunch in the delightful Banff town. Conclude your day with an exciting hike through the famous Johnston Canyon, surrounded by the marvels of nature.

Location
Canalta Lodge
Banff Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jordan_b
Nov 15, 2025
Great tour! - Jaxson was a great guide. Leaned a lot of interesting facts on the tour. We had ample time at each stop to take in the views.
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Alaina_p
Sep 28, 2025
Well organized and... - Well organized and enjoyable! Jay was very knowledgeable and kept us on schedule despite the road closures and additional traffic. Overall a great day!
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Teresa_h
Sep 16, 2025
Banff - The tour was very good, fast paced. Our tour guide Mike was very good and talked about the history of Banff and other places that we visited.
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Dat_n
Sep 9, 2025
Perfect views and wildlife sightings! - We had a great time on our tour with our excellent guide, Jay! My family had already visited the more popular lakes the day prior, so it was nice to see the other beautiful parts of Banff while guided by an expert :) We had plenty of time to explore at each of the stops and I appreciated how Jay made sure we didn't miss any chances to see wildlife! My highlights of the tour were seeing a porcupine at Johnston Canyon and the great views at Lake Minnewanka. I highly recommend booking this tour.
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Maria_g
Sep 5, 2025
More in depth tour of Banff town - Our guide, Jay, was very pleasant and it was nice of him to share his love of Biology with us during the tour- teaching us about the various wildlife in the area. He stayed on route and on-time and was patient when we ran a little behind. He also gave great advice on where to go to have better views! Overall, this was a great tour of the town of Banff, not just the main lakes.
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Maria_l
Sep 5, 2025
Wonderful tour. Our... - Wonderful tour. Our guide was great and gave us history of the places we were going to. We had enough time at each place and didnt feel rushed.
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Mary_o
Aug 28, 2025
Banff Gondola Hot Springs - Mai was our guide - excellent host, guide. She was funny, knowledgeable and very friendly! We highly recommend her!
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Jianfen_x
Aug 26, 2025
It was a great trip. It... - It was a great trip. It was well arranged. Peter is very friendly and knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend this tour.
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F993rttracyp
Sep 23, 2025
Gondola/cave/lake minnewanka - We were told through multiple emails to be on time however that didn’t seem to apply to everyone. Our tour was held up from the start from late people or no shows. Also at lunch stop people were late which lead to the driver contacting dispatch and calling the late people. I feel if people are more than ten minutes late it should not hold up the whole tour. Our stops were shortened due to this. The gondola ride was very smooth due to the tour guide getting our tickets - this was good. The hot springs were closed - this apparently is a regular maintenance event - I feel we should have been informed as we booked months in advance expecting to have this experience. Our tour guide Louis was very informed.
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Janeth_t
Aug 29, 2025
It was okay, it could... - It was okay, it could have been better. I like the gondola, the secret corner and the Banff town. The guide is so cool and calm. He made sure that all the itinerary were met.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).