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15 Best 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.

15 Best Banff Tours

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - Price and value: what $53 gets you (and what it doesn’t)
Banff, Banff Tours, Gondola & Cable Car Rides, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

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1.Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for 360 views, easy boardwalk walks, interpretive exhibits, and optional mountain meals.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The whole experience was awesome, exhilarating, the views breathtaking. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. The food at the top of the mountain was some of the best food that we ate , the buffet had a very good selection of food and the mountain view from our table was beautiful.”

3,698 reviews1 dayFrom $53by Pursuit Collection

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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon - Cost and Value: What You Really Get for About $50
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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

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2.Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

Full-day Banff tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Johnston Canyon with a guide, park pass, and photo time.

★ 4.9

“Thank you to Guri who was our guide today. He was so knowledgeable about each of the places and announcing some facts about them. One thing that would be appreciated to have more time in Banff town than spend that much time at the first stop which was Johnston Canyon. It could be that because…”

808 reviews11 hoursFrom $50by Banff Tour and Travels Limited

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise - Meeting at the dock: how to make logistics feel painless
Banff, Banff Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews

Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

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3.Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Cruise Lake Minnewanka with live guide stories, wildlife spotting, and the Minnewanka Landing legend, just 15 minutes from Banff.

★ 4.7

“Favorite thing - the “quiet” moments in the middle of the lake. Also loved learning about the famous bear, “Boss”!”

791 reviews1 hourFrom $57by Pursuit Collection

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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride - Banff Trail Riders Stables: Getting Ready Without Stress
1-Hour Experiences, Banff, Banff Tours, Horses, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip - Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Ice Explorer: stepping onto real glacier ice
1-Day Tours, Banff, Banff Tours, Glacier & Icefield Tours, Tour Reviews

From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

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Banff: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour - Gear Up: The Wetsuit System That Makes the Rapids Work
Banff, Banff Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, White-Water Rafting Tours

Banff: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

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6.Banff: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

Banff-area Kananaskis Class 2-3 rafting with 10+ rapids, an Olympic race-course section, games, and an optional swim spot for $95.

★ 4.9

“Had an amazing time! Guide Quynton was lots of fun! Loved the rapids! There were some problems with the bus but guides made the wait fun and made it right with us and the end!! Well worth the money.”

328 reviews4 hoursFrom $95by Canadian Rockies Rafting

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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride - Bow Falls and the Fairmont Banff Springs golf course: why the route hits
1-Hour Experiences, Banff, Banff Tours, Horses, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

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Banff: Mount Norquay 2.5 or 4-Hour Guided Via Ferrata Climb - Via ferrata basics: how you stay safe on the steel cable
Banff, Banff Tours, Canyoning & Via Ferrata, Guided, Tour Reviews

Banff: Mount Norquay 2.5 or 4-Hour Guided Via Ferrata Climb

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8.Banff: Mount Norquay 2.5 or 4-Hour Guided Via Ferrata Climb

Guided via ferrata on Mount Norquay near Banff with chairlift access, two routes, suspension bridge thrills, and panoramic mountain views.

★ 4.9

“this was the best experience ever! Alex was a great guide, super calming presence. the adventure itself was fun, scary and super rewarding. would 100% recommend and 100% do this again”

305 reviews4 hoursFrom $145by Mt Norquay

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Banff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour - Meeting at Nakoda Lakeside Lodge and heading into Kananaskis Country
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Banff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

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9.Banff: Afternoon Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

Raft the Kananaskis River from Banff on a beginner-friendly afternoon trip with class 2-3 rapids, included gear, and free photo downloads.

★ 4.9

“Our guide was wonderful- he did a great job of making connections with everyone in the raft- great instruction & made it fun as well! It was my first time rafting & I can hardly wait to go again😀”

297 reviews4 hoursFrom $110by Discover Banff Tours

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Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake w/ Lake Louise Option - Moraine Lake time: how to use your 2 hours well
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Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake w/ Lake Louise Option

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Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour - 90 minutes on the water: what your canoe ride actually feels like
Banff, Banff Tours, Canoes & Kayaks, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour

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11.Banff National Park: Big Canoe River Explorer Tour

Paddle the Bow River in Banff for 90 minutes on an easy canoe tour with a live guide, wildlife spotting, and stunning Rockies views.

★ 4.7

“Mardi was great fun to be with. She took time to explain all of the requirements clearly. She was great at introducing us all through the presentation prior to boarding. Explained all the different animals we may see. Very informative throughout the tour and continued to be a great host at the dock. Superb experience,…”

286 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $67by Banff Adventures

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Banff: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip - Price and What $61 Buys You (and What It Doesn’t)
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Banff: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip

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12.Banff: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip

Calgary Banff-to-Yoho day trip to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge, with guided transport and smooth stops.

★ 4.8

“We had a great trip with our driver Ben who entertained us all between stops and gave sound practical advice for making the most of our stops en route. A fabulous day was had by all seeing some awesome Lakes in the company of awesome Be.”

272 reviewsFrom $61by Banff ToDo

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Banff: Guided Sunset and Stargazing Tour - The 2-Hour Timeline: When Sunset Turns Into Real Stargazing
Banff, Banff Tours, Evening Experiences, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Banff: Guided Sunset and Stargazing Tour

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13.Banff: Guided Sunset and Stargazing Tour

A 5 km guided sunset walk in Banff plus stargazing, headlamps, and chances at Northern Lights and shooting stars.

★ 4.9

“Tour was wonderful- perfect weather and the guide was great! The group size was quite big- maybe because the tour was cancelled the previous night because of the weather.”

262 reviews2 hoursFrom $66by Banff & Canmore Tours

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Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk - Ice cleats, poles, and winter footing that feels manageable
Banff, Banff Tours, Glacier & Icefield Tours, Morning, Tour Reviews

Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk

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14.Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk

Banff’s Johnston Canyon icewalk with pickup, ice cleats, steel catwalks to Upper Falls, and hot chocolate. A safe, guided winter hike.

★ 4.8

“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 :)”

253 reviews4 hoursFrom $79by Discover Banff Tours

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Banff: Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride - Check-in, waivers, and the calm before the sleigh ride
Banff, Banff Tours, Horses, Reindeer Sleigh Rides, Tour Reviews

Banff: Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

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