Full-Day Banff National Park Coach Tour from Calgary
Pair Rocky Mountain scenery with guided insights and time to explore on your own
Duration
11–12 hrs
Includes
Guide, transfers, park entry
Highlights
Explore Banff National Park by shared coach with an English- and Mandarin-speaking guide, combining guided stops with independent exploring. Choose the gondola-inclusive option to add a ride up Sulphur Mountain.
- See Bow Falls, a filming location for The River of No Return
Itinerary
Duration: 11–12 hours.
- Depart Calgary at 8:00 AM from Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW.
- Alternatively, join at 9:35 AM at the Banff Aspen Lodge lobby, 401 Banff Ave, Banff.
- Explore Hoodoos Viewpoint on your own for 15 minutes and see its natural rock towers.
- Spend 1 hour 30 minutes at the Banff Gondola, with an optional ride up the mountain for 360-degree views of Banff. Another attraction replaces this stop if the gondola is closed, including during annual maintenance from November 17–19.
- Explore the town of Banff independently for 1 hour 30 minutes, discovering its shops and restaurants.
- Visit Bow Falls on a 15-minute guided stop.
- Spend 15 minutes at Surprise Corner Viewpoint for views of the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
- Explore Johnston Canyon on a 1-hour guided visit. From October 13, 2026, through April 30, 2027, the following two stops replace Johnston Canyon.
- During the seasonal replacement, take a 15-minute guided stroll through Cascade of Time Garden, with terraced gardens, stone paths and ponds.
- Continue the seasonal replacement with 30 minutes of independent exploration at Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Discover its thermal springs and the birthplace of Canada's national parks.
- Return to Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
- Return to Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
What's Included
- National park admission
- English- and Mandarin-speaking guide
- Round-trip coach transportation from the meeting point
Important details
- For the Day Tour option, children aged 0–14 require an accompanying paying adult
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Pets are not allowed
- Driver and guide service gratuities are not included. You'll pay CAD$20 per person per day separately
- Optional Cave and Basin admission is not included and is payable on site. Meals and beverages are also not included
- Limit luggage to one piece measuring no more than 22 × 35 × 56 cm and weighing no more than 7 kg. Oversized bags count as two pieces. Excess luggage may result in boarding being refused without a refund
- Arrive at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time). No refunds or changes for late arrivals or no-shows. If the tour is canceled for extreme weather or unforeseen events, you can reschedule or request a full refund. The Day Tour is rescheduled if fewer than 2 participants join. Lost, stolen or damaged tickets are nonrefundable.
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Banff Gondola
Admission includedStep into a gondola cabin and watch Banff fall away beneath you as the Banff Gondola lifts you nearly 700 metres above the Bow Valley floor. In minutes, the townsite shrinks to a cluster of rooftops framed by the Fairholme Range and the winding blue ribbon of the Bow River. At the summit, crisp mountain air and unobstructed 360-degree sightlines greet you, making the Banff Gondola one of the most immediate ways to feel the true scale of the Canadian Rockies.