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In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff
In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff
In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff
In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff
In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff
In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff
In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff

In-Depth Day Tour from Banff: National Park, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner & Town of Banff

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Tour Code: 748197
$78.00 per person
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Departure City Departure City
Calgary
End City End City
Calgary
Duration Duration
1 days
Language Language
English Live
Tour Themes Tour Themes
Outdoor Adventure, Natural Landscapes
Guide Type Guide Type
Guided Tour
Group Size Group Size
Standard Group Tour

Highlights

  • Charming Banff: Wander vibrant streets where local culture meets breathtaking mountain vistas 
  • Sulphur Mountain Summit: Take the optional gondola for panoramic views and a unique dining experience
  • Rockies' Natural Wonder: Behold a dramatic landscape of turquoise lakes, powerful waterfalls, and canyons

Itinerary

Winter Itinerary (01/29/2026-04/30/2026):
Today we will explore the world-renowned Banff National Park. Starting from Calgary/Banff, we will head to Bow Falls and Surprise Point, enjoying the breathtaking scenery where waterfalls and mountains meet. Afterwards, we will take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for a stunning aerial view of the mountains. The tour concludes in the charming town of Banff, where you can enjoy free time. In winter, you can also experience the pristine Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs nestled amidst snow-capped mountains, a perfect ending to today's journey.

Itinerary:
Calgary/Banff Bow Falls + Surprise Point (30 mins) → Banff Gondola (optional, 90 mins) → Town of Banff (120 mins, including optional lunch and optional activities: Banff Upper Hot Springs/Banff Horse-drawn Sleigh ride) → Banff/Calgary
Notes:
The Banff Upper Hot Springs are undergoing maintenance and upgrades and are expected to reopen in early 2026. As a specific reopening date has not yet been announced, this attraction will not be visited on the day of the tour until the official reopening announcement from the park. The itinerary in Banff will be updated to: Banff (120 minutes, including lunch at your own expense and free time). We appreciate your understanding.

Summer Itinerary (05/01/2026-10/13/2026):
Today, we'll embark on a relaxing journey into the stunning Banff National Park. First, you can choose to take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola (at your own expense) to the summit for panoramic views of Banff's verdant mountains and shimmering lakes. Next, visit Devil's Rock, admiring its unique and rugged geological formations sculpted by nature. Then, head to Bow Falls to witness the graceful flow of the water; stop at Surprise Point to capture the breathtaking scenery of the lake and mountains, where every step reveals a new vista. Afterwards, arrive in the town of Banff and immerse yourself in the relaxed atmosphere and unique charm of this town at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. In the afternoon, visit Johnston Canyon, exploring its streams and cascading waterfalls along the trails, immersing yourself in the pristine natural beauty. After the tour, return to Banff, bringing your wonderful day to a perfect close.
Itinerary:
Calgary/Banff → Banff Town → Banff National Park → Banff Gondola (Optional, 90 mins) → Hoodoos (15 mins) → Bow Falls (15 mins) → Surprise Corner (15 mins) → Town of Banff (75 mins, including optional lunch) → Johnston Canyon (60 mins) → Banff/Calgary
Visiting Attractions

Banff National Park

Banff Gondola

Surprise Corner

Banff Town

Bow Falls

Banff Hot Springs

Johnston Canyon

Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

09:45 AM | Banff

Elk + Avenue Hotel 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada

08:00 AM | Calgary

Calgary Northeast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North 2120 16th Avenue Northeast, T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada

Valid Period: February 02, 2026 to April 30, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

08:15 AM | Calgary

Calgary Downtown: Bus Stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel) 4th Ave SE, Calgary

Valid Period: February 02, 2026 to April 30, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

07:50 AM | Calgary

Bus Stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel) 4th Ave SE, Calgary

Valid Period: May 01, 2026 to October 13, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

07:30 AM | Calgary

DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North 2120 16th Avenue Northeast, T2E 1L4 Calgary

Valid Period: May 01, 2026 to October 13, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

09:20 AM | Canmore

Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre 2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2

End Point

Banff

Elk + Avenue Hotel 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada

Calgary

Calgary Northeast: DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North 2120 16th Avenue Northeast, T2E 1L4 Calgary, Canada

Calgary

Calgary Downtown: bus stop in front of Harry Hays Building (opposite Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) 4th Ave SE, Calgary

Calgary

Calgary International Airport (YYC) 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5, Canada

Please book domestic flights departing after 21:30 and international flights departing after 22:00.

Canmore

Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre 2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2

Own Expenses

  • Banff Gondola
    Adult: Before 05/01/2026: USD$56.50 / CAD$70.00; during 05/01/2026-10/13/2026: USD$68.00 / CAD$85.00;
    Child (6-15): before 05/01/2026: USD$36.50 / CAD$45.00; between 05/01/2026-10/13/2026: USD$45.00 / CAD$55.00;
    * The Canadian dollar price does not include the 5% GST (Government Service Tax).
    * Due to limited availability of Sulphur Mountain gondolas, advance payment is recommended to secure your gondola ride. Stock is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This price is a prepayment discount; without prior booking, availability is not guaranteed, and the on-site price will apply.
    * Reservations cannot be cancelled or rescheduled after successful booking. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Banff Upper Hot Springs
    USD$14.00/Adult;
    USD$12.00/Senior (65+);
    USD$12.00/Youth (3-17).
    * The Banff Upper Hot Springs has been closed and is expected to reopen in early 2026. As the specific opening date has not been announced yet, therefore, we will not be able to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs during this period.
    * Prices in CAD exclude 5% GST.
  • Banff Winter Sleigh Ride
    12/19/2025-01/04/2026&02/07/2026-02/16/2026:
    Adult:USD$45.00; Child(4-12):USD$33.00;
    01/05/2026-02/06/2026&02/17/2026-03/08/2026:
    Adult:USD$40.00; Child(4-12):USD$32.00
    * Opening Time: 12/19/2025-03/08/2026
    * To secure your reservation, advance payment is recommended. Please note that final confirmation of availability must be verified with our customer service team at the time of booking.
    * Suggested tip for on-site payment: CAD$5.00 per person.

What’s Included

Includes
  • Transportation. (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day)
  • English-speaking tour guide service
Excludes
  • Food and beverage
  • Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included
  • Entrance fees to attractions (ticket prices fluctuate frequently and will not be notified separately)
  • Service charge (minimum payment of USD$15/CAD$20 per person per day; children and infants occupying seats are charged at the adult rate)
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Special Notes

  • Minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated.
  • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. If the order includes children, please make sure to inform our customer service of the age of the children in advance when placing the order, otherwise the children will be charged on-site according as adults. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
  • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible. 
  • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
  • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
  • If any scenic spots are temporarily closed, including on certain holidays, the tour guide will make appropriate adjustments based on the actual situation, which may include viewing from the outside or substituting with another attraction to maintain the richness of the itinerary. Please note that the opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks may change from time to time due to health concerns. Should such changes affect the itinerary, they will be considered force majeure. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. We provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
  • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities and the handicapped who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
  • In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order, and we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date and during the tour.
  • The price in the system is US dollars including tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST.
  • Guests are required to bring their own relevant documents and materials required for entry or cross-border travel. Whether they can enter or leave the country is subject to the decision of the customs of each country. The inability to enter the country is a force majeure factor, and the paid tour fee will not be refunded.
  • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
  • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While we make every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We're not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
  • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
  • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
  • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
  • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
  • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law.
  • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.

Please Note:
1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
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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