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Departure City
Banff
End City
Banff
Duration
3 hours
Language
English Live
Tour Themes
Natural Landscapes
Natural Landscapes:Natural beauty, scenic views.
Guide Type
Guided Tour
Guided Tour:Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity
Group Size
Standard Group Tour
Standard Group Tour:Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world
Activity Level
Moderate
Moderate:Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Highlights
• Water crashes over ancient limestone creating a spectacle of sound and sight • See a higher view of Bow Falls and the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel • Understand the lay of the land as you look out over the Bow Valley • Learn about an underwater village and native history with a pleasant break at Banff National Park's largest lake
Itinerary
Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the way as you gaze at stunning views and visit Banff's key landmarks.
Build a connection to our World Heritage Site as you visit Banff's landmarks, learn its history and view wildlife in their natural winter habitat.
The tour will include some of the most scenic and historically significant highlights of Banff such as the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, Hoodoos Viewpoint and Lake Minnewanka. Plus, enjoy hot chocolate or fresh water (depending on the time of year) and maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. It's a complete orientation to Banff and a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning!
Departure Time: 8:30am
Visiting Attractions
Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park
Bow Falls
Lake Minnewanka
Meeting & Transfer Info
Transfer Info
We pick up from most hotels in Banff, please input your hotel address in "meeting point" during booking and we'll confirm the pick-up schedule with you. For drop offs, our guide will ask you on the way back where you would like to be dropped off either in town or at your hotel.
What’s Included
Includes
Water or Hot Chocolate
Maple cookie snack
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional certified guide
Hands on interpretive tools
5% GST
Excludes
Service Fee for tour guide/driver
Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals
Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Special Notes
All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 4 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
You are welcome to meet us at any of our pick up locations in Banff to join the tour, and a popular central downtown meeting point is the public bus parking area behind the Mt Royal Hotel (the hotel address is 138 Banff Avenue). Most guests choose to self-drive into Banff, although please note that you will need to find parking in Banff that exceeds the duration of the tour.
Only half your time is spent on the bus, and at every stop you will have the opportunity to get off the bus and stretch your legs. All of the viewpoints are a short walk.
There is a chance of seeing wildlife on the tour and we often spot animals, however we do not guarantee seeing wildlife on any of our tours. Our guides have a lot of knowledge about the animals within the park and can fill you in about them if you see any wildlife or if you have any questions.
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service. This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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Cancellation Policy
Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.
Pricing Info
* Adult: 13+ * Child: 6-12 * Infant: 0-5, free
Booking Info
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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