ADVENTURE TRAVEL
The adventures worth booking.
The 15 most popular gondola & cable car rides, 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“As someone who enjoys the outdoors and has done lots of exploring around Canada, I cannot say that I’ve had a better view than this. It was absolutely breathtaking.”
Ride the Banff Sunshine Gondola and Standish Chairlift to Sunshine Village and 7,825 ft views, plus easy trail time.
“lots of parking. no lines. the views were fantastic”
Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs and three lakes in one 8-hour small-group tour with iconic views, scenic stops, and optional add-ons.
“Daler was extremely good! Since Banff Upper Hot Springs were closed for maintenance, he went the extra mile and took us to Lake Emerald and Lake Louise instead, which more than made up for it. He also helped us with last-minute purchases for the Banff Gondola and Lake Minnewanka. Truly excellent service!”
11-hour tour from Banff/Calgary to Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Peyto & Bow Lake turquoise stops, plus Johnston Canyon Lower Falls.
“Our day trip was just amazing especially our guide Ram was one of the most nicest person you would meet and the most helpful, went out of his way to help us and make our trip unforgettable.”
Ride the Chandragiri cable car above Kathmandu Valley, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Swayambhunath, then snack on momos.
“Guide was really friendly and very knowledgeable about the sites and great at explaining the meaning behind the temples / the gods and so much more. Had a great time and highly recommend.”
A guided Banff day packed with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (or Minnewanka), Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, plus a gondola summit or hot springs soak.
“It was an excellent trip. Ivan our guide was informative and knowledgeable. This trip took the hassle out of driving to the stops and paying for parking etc. It would have been nice to have had a bit longer at the lakes but we had 50 mins as stated. Great value for money and takes…”
Ride the Mt Norquay chairlift above Banff for big Rockies views, possible wildlife, and lunch at Cliffhouse Bistro.
“We didn't really have a guide for the chair lift, but the guys running it were very nice and answered questions we had about the area. I would recommend this trip to others.”
A guided Banff day with Sulphur Mountain gondola, Cosmic Ray Station boardwalk hike, and a Lake Minnewanka cruise with history and wildlife talk.
“This activity surpassed our expectations. Andy our driver was so excellent with great driving skills and was a great guide. Else was very caring and helpful and is a great benefit to your organization. The lunch provided was wonderful and the gondola and boat ride were both so much fun. I would highly recommend this…”
Small-group Calgary to Banff and Lake Louise day trip with gondola to Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, Canmore stops, and a guide.
“Our tour guide Daire was fantastic and really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time from start to finish!”
Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain, Johnston Canyon falls hike, Hoodoos, Bow Falls, and Fairmont views on a guided one-day loop.
“The tour was FANTASTIC. Many breathtaking views, Gandola, Canyon. Even heavy rain didn’t spoil the day. Thanks Lisa that helped the whole day and explained everything as many times as you need. It’s 100% worth”
Calgary to the Icefields Parkway for Athabasca Glacier adventure, Glacier Skywalk views, and Peyto, Bow and Crowfoot stops.
“Our guide, Harsh, is awesome. He took us to the locations. He is very knowledgable and communicates really well. Highly recommended! 💯”
Banff in one full day: Gondola views, Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, and glacier lakes like Minnewanka plus Two Jack and Johnson.
“We had the best day! Hari, our guide was amazing, we had the perfect amount of time in each location, he took some really great photos too! Definitely recommend!”
A 6-hour Banff winter tour with an open-top vintage car, Lake Minnewanka storytelling, Sulphur Mountain sunset views, and dinner plus Nightrise.
“Best Trip ever for Christmas”
Ride the Chandragiri Hill cable car from Kathmandu for sweeping Himalayan and Kathmandu Valley views, plus temple time and an easy return.
“The drive to and from Chandragiri was conducted by the skilled driver Mr Dil who speaks good English and pointed out interesting sights en-route. Clear weather is a plus to fully enjoy the cable car and hilltop views. Highly recommend!”
Banff day tour with Gondola or hot springs, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (or winter Minnewanka), Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and Banff Town.
“It was very nice, Michael is a good tourist guide”
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