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Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise - roundtrip from Banff

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the Canadian Rockies' favorite resort town and its beautiful environment on a 4-hour guided tour of Banff. You'll visit the intriguing hoodoos earth pillars shaped by centuries of wind, then spot where Banff's history began. Ride up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola, and enhance your experience with a Lake Minnewanka cruise. Hotel pickup is included. Please note that until Lake Minnewanka opens in mid May, this tour will not include the lake cruise.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup and/or drop-off at multiple locations
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Fairmont Banff Springs 8:05 am pickupBanff Caribou Lodge 8:05 am pickupElk + Avenue Hotel 8:15 am pickup

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Brewster Sightseeing (Pass By)

Views of Banff National Park
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Banff Gondola

Ascend the Banff Gondola and enjoy the views from our boardwalk deck
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sulphur Mountain (Pass By)

Views of Sulphur Mountain while you are on the gondola
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Bow Falls (Pass By)

Views of Bow Falls
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Tunnel Mountain Drive (Pass By)

Views of Tunnel Mountain
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Lake Minnewanka

See the Rocky Mountains from a new perspective while touring beautiful Lake Minnewanka on a panoramic 1-hour interpretive cruise. Beginning from the western end of the largest lake in Banff, the Lake Minnewanka Cruise sets sail under towering peaks. Take in breathtaking mountains and emerald-green water as you keep a watchful eye on forested slopes and rocky shorelines for wildlife and waterfalls. Cruise always included from June 1 to October 7th.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Duration ranges from 4.5 hours to 6 hours
  • Prior to your travel date, your hotel details must be provided to the local tour operator so they may arrange your pickup. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise – roundtrip from Banff?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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4.75
165 reviews

Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 165 traveler reviews collected by Cool Banff and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise – roundtrip from Banff?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pickup and/or drop-off at multiple locations.
  • Local taxes.
  • Lake cruise (starting mid May).
  • Banff Gondola.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise - roundtrip from Banff is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise – roundtrip from Banff will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup and/or drop-off at multiple locations
  • Local taxes
  • Lake cruise (starting mid May)
  • Banff Gondola
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Duration ranges from 4.5 hours to 6 hours
  • Prior to your travel date, your hotel details must be provided to the local tour operator so they may arrange your pickup. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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