BANFF TOURS
The adventures worth booking.
The 15 most popular banff tours, with the operator, the run time and the price. The standouts worth planning a trip around, and what each one is actually like once you are out there.
Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for 360 views, easy boardwalk walks, interpretive exhibits, and optional mountain meals.
Most Popular“Awesome experience! Breathtaking views, friendly, helpful staff, delicious food at Sky Bistro! 10/10 experience”
Full-day Banff tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Johnston Canyon with a guide, park pass, and photo time.
“Such a convenient way to see some attractions when you don't have your own transportation. the guide was friendly and efficient. The sights were amazing and I feel the amount of time spent at each place was sufficient.”
Cruise Lake Minnewanka with live guide stories, wildlife spotting, and the Minnewanka Landing legend, just 15 minutes from Banff.
“The activity was wonderful! Our guide and our captain were so professional, yet very personable!!”
A 1-hour horseback ride along Banff’s Bow River with easy instruction, gentle horses, and Rocky Mountain views near Cave and Basin.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and had so much fun on my horse, Roy! It had been a while since I had ridden a horse, and so I was a bit nervous especially because I’m used to English saddle vs Western, but the guides were very informative and the horses were very gentle. The only…”
Banff day trip to Athabasca Glacier: Ice Explorer ride, Glacier Skywalk over 918-foot drop, Icefields Parkway stops, lunch included.
“Ella was a great guide! Friendly and knowledgeable about the area!”
Banff-area Kananaskis Class 2-3 rafting with 10+ rapids, an Olympic race-course section, games, and an optional swim spot for $95.
“What a fun experience this was!! It’s not like any other water based things i’ve done in the past. It is its own unique experience. Special thank you to our guide Sam as I was really nervous about it & he took those nerves and threw them down the rapids 😂”
1-hour Spray River horseback ride near Banff Springs: pine-scented air, Bow Falls views, river crossings, calm horses, safety-focused guides.
“Excellent with experienced guides that supported riders of all experience - including those who had never ridden a horse before.”
Guided via ferrata on Mount Norquay near Banff with chairlift access, two routes, suspension bridge thrills, and panoramic mountain views.
“Our guide, Lucy, was so awesome! She knew I was afraid of heights and she helped talk me through the trail. All at the same time attending to the others needs! She was so personable and friendly! We also had an amazing group to climb with! What an incredible experience! I would highly recommend doing…”
Raft the Kananaskis River from Banff on a beginner-friendly afternoon trip with class 2-3 rapids, included gear, and free photo downloads.
“We had a great ride. Oly was great on the raft and was an expert you can tell.”
Small-group shuttle with expedited access to Moraine Lake plus time at Lake Louise. Includes park fees, guide, water, and snacks.
“Our group of 10 did this trip yesterday and we had an amazing experience! The ride was comfortable, the communication was excellent and we did not feel rushed at any point. A special shout out to our excellent guides Austin, Andrew and Mitch- very friendly, knowledgeable and kept our big group engaged and entertained. Highly…”
Paddle the Bow River in Banff for 90 minutes on an easy canoe tour with a live guide, wildlife spotting, and stunning Rockies views.
“Great trip with Andy. He was very knowledgeable about the surroundings and made it fun and memorable!”
Calgary Banff-to-Yoho day trip to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge, with guided transport and smooth stops.
“The trip from Calgary to Banff was excellent. Our guide Andrew did a great job taking us to all the sites mentioned. He accompanied us on all the stops and was available to answer questions and provide information.”
A 5 km guided sunset walk in Banff plus stargazing, headlamps, and chances at Northern Lights and shooting stars.
“Yuin is a great guy full of knowledge and great at explaining everything. A thoroughly enjoyable experience”
Banff’s Johnston Canyon icewalk with pickup, ice cleats, steel catwalks to Upper Falls, and hot chocolate. A safe, guided winter hike.
“Had such an amazing time! Even though it was so cold that morning, Tina made the experience so amazing! She was so friendly and I loved hearing about the history on the way to the Canyon! I would 100% do this tour again :)”
A cozy 40-minute horse-drawn sleigh ride in Banff with mountain views, possible wildlife sightings, and hot drinks by the campfire.
“Even though the weather at first was a little blustery (make sure you are rugged up you can always take layers off, scarves are a must) we had a lovely time and the hosts were wonderful.”
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