Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)
Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)
Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)
Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)
Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)
Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)
Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)

Banff National Park Day Tour: Johnston Canyon Hike & Sulphur Mountain Gondola (from Calgary/Banff)

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Tour Code: 760155
$152.03 per person
Departure City Departure City
Calgary
End City End City
Calgary
Duration Duration
1 days
Language Language
Chinese Live, English Live
Group Size Group Size
Max. 24 travelers
Group Type Group Type
Group Tour

Highlights

Johnston 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

Itinerary

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.

Tips

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.

Visiting Attractions

Banff Town

Johnston Canyon

Bow Falls

Surprise Corner

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

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

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

End Point

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.

Own Expenses

  • Winter Banff Gondola
    CAD$80.00/Adult (16 yrs+)

    CAD$55.00/Kid(6-15 yrs)

    Infant(0-5 yrs) for Free
    Mandatory

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned local tour bus
  • Driver/Guide: Bilingual guide; Mandarin/English guide services
  • Insurance: Travel accident insurance during the tour
  • 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Excludes
  • Driver/Guide Service Fee (Mandatory: CAD$20 per person per day)
  • Fuel Surcharge (Mandatory: CAD$5 per person per day)
  • All meals throughout the tour
  • Admission fees for activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Other personal expenses, such as laundry, phone calls, beverages, shopping, pay-per-view TV, etc.
  • Additional expenses resulting from force majeure events, such as transportation delays, war, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft mechanical failures, flight cancellations, or schedule changes
  • Any type of travel insurance
  • Fuel Surcharge CAD5 per person per day

*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.*

Special Notes

  • Winter temperatures in the Canadian Rockies often range from -10°C to -30°C. Please bring a down jacket, thermal underwear, windproof gloves, a scarf, and winter boots with good traction to prevent frostbite.
  • Wildlife is frequently seen in the Rockies. Do not feed any animals. If you encounter large wildlife, do not get out of the vehicle to approach them.
  • For canyon walks and trail hikes, we provide ice cleats/crampons. Guests must sign a corresponding waiver before using them.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in all hotel rooms. Violators will be fined CAD $300 or more.
  • Most hotels in the Rockies are 3‑ to 4‑story wood‑frame buildings; some do not have elevators.
  • We strongly advise against smoking inside national parks. If you smoke, please do so only in designated areas and do not litter cigarette butts.
  • For environmental reasons, hotels in the Rockies do not supply toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers, or combs. They do provide body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and bar soap.
  • In line with North American customs, most hotel rooms do not have electric kettles. If you need hot water, please ask the front desk for assistance. If no kettle is available, use the in‑room coffee maker to heat water (with proper instructions).
  • Hot drinking water is not available at scenic sites. If needed, please prepare your own before leaving the hotel.
  • Canada uses 110V electricity. Outlets are three‑prong: one round prong at the top and two flat parallel prongs below.
  • We strongly recommend that you purchase travel medical and trip cancellation insurance before the tour to protect your health and personal interests.
  • Don't forget your camera and your smile!

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.
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.
  • Important: For bus tour, front row seats are not first-come, first-served; an additional fee is required. If you require a front row seat, please contact us in advance to check availability.


  • 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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