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Group TypeJohnston Canyon Upper Falls: 5‑km winter hike with crampons to frozen cascades
Sulphur Mountain Gondola: 360° panoramic views of the Rockies from the summit
Bow Falls & Surprise Corner: Quick scenic photo stops overlooking the river and peaks
Banff Town: Free time for lunch and strolling through the alpine village
Calgary/Banff - Johnston Canyon Upper Falls (120 min) - Banff town free time (60 min, lunch on your own) - Bow Falls (15 min) - Surprise Corner (15 min) - Banff Gondola (mandatory, 90 min) - Calgary.
The tour departs from Calgary/Banff and officially begins.
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, passing through the scenic town of Canmore, you will start exploring Banff National Park.
First, arrive at Johnston Canyon and hike along the canyon trail to Upper Falls (trail basic information: the trail is 5 km round trip with an elevation gain of 120 meters; crampons will be provided in winter) to enjoy the ice‑covered canyon walls and clear frozen waterfalls.
Then head to Banff Town, where under the winter sun, you can freely explore local specialties or follow your guide to unlock hidden menu items (lunch on your own).
Afterwards, visit the famous Bow Falls and Surprise Corner to enjoy the peaceful winter beauty of the Rockies.
Finally, take the Banff Gondola (mandatory) for a 360‑degree panoramic view of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, taking in the sweeping vistas of snow‑capped peaks and the town. The Banff tour concludes around sunset at 17:00.
Banff Gondola: The gondola will be closed for winter maintenance from November 17 to 19, 2026, and from January 4 to 19, 2027. If your itinerary includes any of these closure dates, you will not be charged for this mandatory activity.
Closure dates are subject to change without notice.
*If you need to connect to a flight departing from Calgary that same evening: For flights within Canada, please book a flight departing after 9:00 PM.
Banff Town
Johnston Canyon
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
09:30 AM | Banff
In front of Ticino Restaurant at the intersection of Banff Ave and Rabbit St, 415 Banff Ave 415 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5, Canada
07:45 AM | Calgary
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316 33 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 6B6, Canada
08:05 AM | Calgary
Bus station in front of Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel), on 4th Ave SE, Calgary
Banff
In front of The Fat Ox of Banff restaurant at the intersection of Banff Ave and Rabbit St 415 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5
Calgary
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316 33 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 6B6, Canada
Calgary
Bus station in front of Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel), on 4th Ave SE, Calgary
Calgary
YYC Calgary International Airport 2000 Airport Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6W5, Canada
If you plan to go shopping: For domestic flights within Canada, we recommend booking a flight departing after 9:00 p.m.; for international flights, we recommend booking a flight departing after 10:00 p.m. If you do not plan to go shopping: For domestic flights within Canada, please book a flight departing after 6:30 p.m.; for international flights, please book a flight departing after 7:30 p.m.
*We strongly recommend that you book activity tickets at the time of booking. No additional bookings will be accepted within 7 days prior to departure or during the tour.*