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Banff Airport Transfers and Resort Connector

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From £15.50
Location: Banff, Canada

Avoid the stress and book your transportation before you arrive at your selected destination to and from Banff. Travel on a luxury motorcoach between Banff to Calgary Airport and Lake Louise.

Inclusions:

* One-way shared transfer
* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* Baggage Assistance
* GST (Goods and Services Tax)

For assured top quality and timely service, make sure you have pre-booked transportation for your selected Alberta destination.

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a transfer service so that all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

One way transfers are available between Banff and:

* Calgary International Airport (Airport Connector)
* Jasper (Resort Connector)
* Kananaskis (Resort Connector)
* Lake Louise (Resort Connector)

Buses are equipped with a separate luggage compartment and are fully air-conditioned and prepared for all types of weather.

Schedule

Departure Point: Banff airport and hotels
Departure Time: Throughout the day, everyday.

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Grotto Canyon Icewalk Tour from Banff

Walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient native rock art, and icefalls. Escorted by a specialist guide, this small-group tour offers an unforgettable personalized sightseeing experience!

Inclusions:

* Professional guide
* Ice cleats
* Hiking pole
* Hot chocolate and a light snack
* Hotel pickup and drop off

The history of the rock art, which is over a thousand years old, and the geology of the mountains are at your fingertips as the guides explain the mystery of the area. You might also have the unique opportunity to witness ice climbers scaling the frozen waterfalls.

* Return Distance: 2.6 miles (4.2 km)
* Elevation Gain: 330 feet (100 meters)

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from December through to April

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.

Departure Time: 8:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point approximately 3.5 hours after departure

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Summer Tour: Banff and its Wildlife

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From £35.00
Location: Banff, Canada

Discover glorious Banff in the summertime on a 3-hour tour. Visit famous landmarks and historic places with your local guide and hear how the Cave and Basin were rediscovered. This small-group tour allows ample time to take photos and participate in short walks.

Inclusions:

* Professional guide
* Entry to Cave and Basin
* Light refreshments
* Use of binoculars
* Hotel pickup and drop off

Build a connection to this World Heritage Site on a trademark sightseeing tour as you visit Banff’s landmarks and historic places.

Hear how the 11,000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered the Cave and Basin, now a National Historic Site.

Your time will be spent enjoying the sights, taking photos, and participating in short walks to view points.

Tour Highlights:

* Bow Falls
* Banff Springs Hotel
* Surprise Corner
* Hoodoos & Bow Valley Viewpoint
* Lake Minnewanka
* Cave & Basin National Historic Site (Entry included)

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from April through to mid October.

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.

Departure Time: 9:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: This tour returns to the original departure point approximately 3 hours after departure.

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Classic Hikes from Banff

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From £50.00
Location: Banff, Canada
Rating: based on 2 reviews

Hike to classic locations in the Banff and Lake Louise area. Share your passion for the mountains with the local, enthusiastic guides. Explore the trails in Yoho, Larch Valley, Staley Glacier, and Plain of 6 Glaciers.

Inclusions:

* Certified Hiking Guide
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Use of hiking poles
* Use of binoculars
* Packed lunch

Hiking Schedule

Sunday – Yoho
Journey to Yoho Valley for spectacular views of Takkakkaw falls, lakes, and glaciers
Return Distance: 9.2km
Elevation: 290m

Monday – Larch Valley
A popular hike through Alpine larch forests. Unique views of the TEN PEAKS and Moraine lake below. Hardy groups can push to Sentinel Pass for even broader views.
Return Distance: 4.8 km
Elevation: 724 m

Tuesday – Stanley Glacier
Begins in a dense lodge pole pine forest, continuing through alpine valley ending at Moraines near the glaciers toe.
Return Distance: 8.4 km
Elevation: 365 m

Wednesday – Plain of 6 Glaciers
Dramatic views of Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and the infamous Death Trap.
Return Distance:13.6km
Elevation: 340 m

Thursday – Stanley Glacier
Begins in a dense lodge pole pine forest, continuing through alpine valley ending at Moraines near the glaciers toe.
Return Distance: 8.4 km
Elevation: 365 m

Friday – Larch Valley
A popular hike through Alpine larch forests. Unique views of the TEN PEAKS and Moraine lake below. Hardy groups can push to Sentinel Pass for even broader views.
Return Distance: 4.8 km
Elevation: 724 m

Saturday – Plain of 6 Glaciers
Dramatic views of Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and the infamous Death Trap.
Return Distance:13.6km
Elevation: 340 m

This is a small and personalized tour

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from June through to September

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.

Departure Time: 9:00am – Hotel pickups commence earlier than the tour departure time. A specific pickup time for your requested hotel will be given to you when you call to reconfirm your tour.

Return Details: This tour returns to the original departure point at approximately 4:00pm

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The guide was extremely knowledgeable and the hike was most enjoyable. However, it was a long drive from the pick up point.

Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom

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Evening Ice Walk and Campfire Tour from Banff

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From £33.00
Location: Banff, Canada

Discover Banff at night! Walk to the historic Stewart Canyon Bridge under the night of the winter sky and as you go past Lake Minnewanka, learn about the history of the lake and hear the crackling of the frozen lake’s ice cap! After the exhilarating walk, you’ll warm up by a campfire and enjoy roast marshmallows!

Inclusions:

* Professional guide
* Headlamp
* Ice cleats and Pole
* Hot chocolate and Marshmallows
* Hotel pickup and drop off

Using headlamps, you’ll walk under Canada’s unique sky and listen to the many sounds of nature that surround you. Your knowledgeable guide will teach you everything you want to know about the area’s history, geology and culture. After your walk, you’ll have the opportunity to warm up by the campfire with roast marshmallows and hot chocolate!

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from December through to April

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.

Departure Time: 6:30pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point at approximately 9:00pm

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Winter Tour of Banff and its Wildlife

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From £33.00
Location: Banff, Canada

Join a personalized small group tour and discover beautiful Banff in the winter! Over 3-hours, your local guide will point out all the landmarks and wildlife in their natural habitat, particularly their ability to survive the cold winter months.

Inclusions:

* Professional guide
* Entry to Cave and Basin National Historic Site
* Hot chocolate and a light snack
* Use of binoculars
* Hotel pickup and drop off

Hear how the history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered a hidden treasure. See and learn about wildlife behaviour, habitat and their winter survival adaptations. This is Banff’s best tour for viewing wildlife and animal species are seen on 95% of the tours.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from December through to April.

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels.

Departure Time: 9:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point

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Johnston Canyon Icewalk Tour

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From £40.00
Location: Banff, Canada

Join this small-group guided tour in Banff and hike on steel walkways which have been built into the canyon walls. Travel through prime wildlife habitat and learn how Johnston Canyon was formed. You’ll be led past lower falls and end up at breathtaking upper icefalls.

Inclusions:

* Professional guide
* Ice cleats
* Hiking pole
* Hot chocolate and a light snack
* Hotel pickup and drop off

Hike on steel walkways built into the canyon walls and get an airy view of the canyon below. Travel through breathtaking scenery and nature on your way to the trail head and learn about the history and geology of Johnston Canyon.

This popular walk will lead you past the lower falls and to the breathtaking upper icefalls.

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pickup is available from Banff hotels
Departure Time:

o 8:30am
o 1:30pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point approximately 4 hours after departure

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Lake Minnewanka Coach Tour and Cruise from Banff

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From £44.00
Location: Banff, Canada

A tour of nature! Enjoy a 90-minute cruise along Lake Minnewanka, one of Alberta’s largest bodies of water. You’ll travel by coach from Banff, beneath the jagged peaks of Mount Aylmer and Mount Inglismaldie, the hoodoo clusters and into Devil’s Gap. Big horn sheep, deer, bears and eagles are frequently seen at the water’s edge.

Inclusions:

* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* 1.5-hour Lake Minewanka cruise
* Professional guide
* GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Travel from the town of Banff past Mount Norquay, along the base of Cascade Mountain to take a closer look at Cascade Falls. Then, cross a natural glacial formation to arrive at Lake Minnewanka, the Lake of the Water Spirit.

On your guided cruise across the largest body of water in Banff National Park, see the Palliser and Fairholme Mountain Ranges towering above. View Mount Aylmer, Mount Inglismaldie, the Hoodoo clusters and Devil’s Gap. Keep an eye on the shoreline for big horn sheep, deer, bears and eagles. A return trip to Banff includes the picturesque Two Jack Lake with the majestic Mount Rundle as backdrop.

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from May through to October.

Schedule

Departure Point: From selected Banff locations

Departure Time:

o Banff Caribou Lodge (street side) – 10:55am
o Fairmont Banff Springs (bus entrance) – 11:10am
o Mount Royal Hotel (bus entrance) -11:20am
o Brewster Transportation Centre – 11:30

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point

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Mild Whitewater Rafting Adventure Tour from Banff

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From £55.00
Location: Banff, Canada

Enjoy the rapids while rafting the Kicking Horse River, the premier rafting river in the Canadian Rockies. Learn how to paddle while moving at a leisurely pace through the whitewater on a half day guided tour from Banff. You’ll spend just over an hour conquering the river rapids and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch afterwards.

Inclusions:

* All river rafting equipment
* Certified guides
* BBQ lunch (including vegetarian options)
* Local taxes
* Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)

Enjoy class II and III rapids on a Mild Whitewater Rafting Adventure. Take in the beautiful mountain scenery and learn how to paddle while moving at a leisurely pace through the whitewater.

All transport and rafting equipment are provided.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tours depart from Kicking Horse Rd, Golden – approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes west of Banff

Departure Time: 9:45am

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Banff City Sightseeing Tour

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From £34.00
Location: Banff, Canada

Discover the Canadian Rockies’ favourite resort town and its beautiful environment on a 3-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 and where you can even ride the mountain gondola!

Inclusions:

* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* Professional guide
* Banff gondola (if option selected)
* GST (Goods and Services Tax)

See spectacular scenery as you learn the history of the birthplace of Canada’s National Parks. Find out what the beautiful Bow Valley has to offer during your stay.

This morning excursion takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive for views of Banff, Cascade Mountain, Mount Rundle and Bow Falls. Enjoy time at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site before a trip up into the mountain tops aboard the Banff Gondola. Whether from the 360 degree view deck or the one kilometre long boardwalk you’ll discover views to last a lifetime.

NOTE: This tour is seasonal and only operates from May through to October.

Schedule

Departure Point: From selected Banff locations

Departure Time:

o Banff Caribou Lodge (Street Side) – 8:03am
o The Fairmont Banff Springs (Bus Entrance) – 8:05am
o Mount Royal Hotel (Bus Entrance) – 8:15am
o Brewster Transportation Centre – 8:30am

Return Details: Returns to the original departure point

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