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Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise - roundtrip from Banff

145 Reviews 4.78 out of 5 stars Based on 145 reviews collected by Cool Banff and TripAdvisor | Banff, Canada

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6 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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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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Pickup details

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

Start Time • 8:30 AM

What To Expect

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the Banff Tour with Gondola & Lake Cruise - roundtrip from Banff is as follows:Suitable for all physical fitness levelsDuration ranges from 4.5 hours to 6 hoursPrior 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 bookingApr 2025

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-3026B02

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Average 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 145 traveler reviews collected by Cool Banff and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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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 (MDT).

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