Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Banff's only *Choose Your Own Adventure* tour! Your ticket lets you breeze past the traffic and parking lots to reach Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise Gondola, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. You are guaranteed a seat on any bus at any time. Our onboard hosts will help you plan the best day with our set schedule and answer your questions.
Travel in an iconic yellow school bus along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway reknowned for wildlife sightings! During your tour, our hosts will provide stories and interesting facts about this beautiful park.
You can choose which stops you would like to hop-on and hop-off. Hop off at Johnston Canyon and hike up to the beautiful upper and lower falls, hop off and hike the Lake Agnes Teahouse or the breathtaking Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse. Admire the most amazing lake and valley in Banff by visiting Moraine Lake. Whether you are only wanting to do easy walks, sightsee or plan to do a longer hike, we can accommodate you on HopOnBanff.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Oversized or excessive items are not allowed unless they can fit on your lap. This includes strollers.
Infant/Booster seats are not provided.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
There is no wifi on board
Not recommended for children 5 and under
Strollers cannot be accommodated
Full day tour ending in Banff at either 5pm or 6pm
Not recommended for children 5 and Under.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
English speaking tour escort/host on board each bus
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Duration:8 hours
Operating Schedule:Depart from Banff, either from the Moose Hotel on Banff Avenue (7:45am, 9:30am) or the Banff Train Station (7:50am, 9:35am). Please note, the later you depart the fewer places you can explore. Return back to Banff (5pm, 6pm). **For all day free parking please park at the Banff Train Station. **You are guaranteed a seat at all times. **Choose Your Own Adventure! With our set schedule and 2 buses, there are several different itineraries you can follow. Our on-board host will help you choose the best one to make the most of your day. **Please contact us for more information about the schedule and itineraries. **All stops are optional to hop off. ** Lake Louise Gondola tickets can be purchased on board.
345 Banff Avenue, please meet host outside the hotel
Buses depart from directly out front of the Station.
Pick up and drop-off directly at the Johnston Canyon Resort close to café
Pick up and drop-off directly in front of The Lodge of the Ten Peaks and 3 flags
Pick up and drop-off in commercial bus parking
Pick up and drop-off directly by the Lake Shore
Options
HopOnBanff Bus Day Pass
Your ticket guarantees you a seat on any bus at any time. The later you start, the less options you have though.
Reviews
781 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant hosts made the day very special and stress free
Nicola N,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Saved any worry about parking or where to go...Great stops and photo ops and lots of good advice from actual locals..
Superb experience!!!
M9372XUjoank,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter arranged for an early morning ride on the Yellow Bus, and it was one of our best experiences of our week-long trip! We did not expect the excellent tour guide experience we received. Great crew!! Louis was the most gracious with knowledge, and guidance for another day’s trip he helped us plan out. 100% recommend, 100% will use Hop on Banff during our next trip. Thank you for everything. ❤️Joanie and Brenna
Both tour guides, Tyler &...
Rodger H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Both tour guides, Tyler & Dominic(fluent in french & english) where very helpful and easy going, gave us some good tips.
Exceptional experience- highly recommended
Lynette B,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best experience I could have ever expected! We had a limited time in Banff and wanted to see the most we could! They made it happen! The staff was amazing and their stories about Banff were detailed and they made the experience off the chart! Thank you so much!
A brilliant way to...
Kevin G,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A brilliant way to explore Lakes Morraine and Louise. The guides on the buses are very knowledgeable and informative. They also spend time with each group to find out what you want to do throughout the day and give some well placed advice on how best to achieve it. It’s also the easiest way to ensure you get to see both lakes if that’s what you want to do. Fantastic experience, I wouldn’t choose any other way.
Great day !!!
Y411GXjackiew,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an early start, but worth it, tour guide on bus very knowledgeable. Took a canoe out on lake louise, which for 30 minutes was about £90, but worth it. Nice to have a break from driving
A Great Day at the Lakes
James M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler was a great guide and the entire team was helpful and friendly. The yellow bus made the experience fun and simple to find
Great crew, Great time!
Sherrina T,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Phenomenal time with the Hop On Hop Off team. As advertised, Tyler & crew provided great advice on how to make the most of your day. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Great tour!
Julie S,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy tour that takes you to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Banff, Johnston Canyon. Great guides that tell stories and give you information about the area.
Great experience!
Kimberly W,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler and Dominique offered us invaluable information on the best way to plan our day. We were able to maximize the time we had to see the beautiful lakes and do hikes that matched our fitness levels. Highly recommend.
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