Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
Overview
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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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free Crampon for Winter itinerary (Nov to mid-Apr)
National Park Fee & GST
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)
Gratuities (Suggested: CAD $15 per person per day in cash)
Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)
What To Expect
Banff
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick Up Guests at Banff
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.
Options
(Sale) From Banff no Gondola
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
From Banff + Gondola
With Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
From Calgary + Gondola
With Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
(Sale) From Banff + Gondola
Banff Gondola Tickets Included
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
From Banff No Gondola Ticket
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
(Sale) From Calgary + Gondola
Banff Gondola Tickets Included
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
(Sale) From Calgary no Gondola
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
From Calgary No Gondola ticket
Without Banff Gondola Ticket
Starting point:
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
Reviews
151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Banff
LLOYD N,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Finding and boarding at the pickup point is easy. The bus, driver, and guide are all enjoyable. Great selection of sites to be seen.
Shuttle service with a tour tacked on.
Aled H,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is a tour focused on sites around the Banff town area. The tour company seems to specifically focus on Asian/Chinese customers as the entirety of the trip was bilingual with a heavy preference to the Chinese guests. The tour I experienced felt rushed and regimented. However, the guide Allen, was polite and respectful. While we saw everything on the itinerary, there wasn't a lot of time given to enjoy it, just photograph before being whisked to the next location. Driver was 10 minutes late and this was taken out of the free time in Banff. Banff town centre has so much to look at that it is impossible to see anything of note within the time frame. The tour with Gondola option when picked up from Calgary, does present good value for money as booking separately is costly. Seemed the majority of other customers used it as a shuttle service between Calgary and Banff, with a tour tacked on. While enjoyable, I would go to other companies for a more personal experience.
It was a Chinese tour.
Masahiro K,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
2.00They say there is a Japanese guide, but only the sightseeing information is played through the earphones. The tour names were posted in Chinese and many were Chinese. What’s more, there were explanations in Chinese and Chinese-accented English, meeting places and time guidance, but they didn’t say for sure. I had to wait for nearly an hour to get a ticket at the gondola stand. Tickets are distributed in advance for other tour guests
Truly magnificent
Tracy B,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really, in this part of the world one can't have a bad day...getting out n about here is invigorating, a life,body and mind recharge.Views to carry for life, memories to last a lifetime.Trily magnificent experience.
The whole tour was great,...
Jayson M,
Feb 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whole tour was great, our driver name Jessie was very approachable. It’s a 5/5 for me and I enjoyed the whole tour.
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