From Banff/Canmore: Guided Day Tour in Banff National Park From Banff: Banff National Park Guided Day Tour
ID: GYG440354-852606
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Banff National Park on a guided day tour. Admire some of the renowned natural wonders of the area, as well as several hidden gems and spectacular viewpoints.
Explore Banff National Park on a guided day tour and discover some of the most spectacular viewpoints and scenic vistas. Discover some of the most popular areas of the park as well as a variety of lesser-known viewpoints and natural landmarks with the expertise of your guide.
Meet in central Banff and set off on a full day of exploration in Banff National Park. Visit Johnston Canyon and discover a popular hiking trail that follows the canyon and leads to a meadow within the Johnston Valley above. Admire the Ink Pots, which are six blue-green spring-fed pools.
Then, head to Vermilion Lakes, located immediately west of Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the Bow River valley at the foot of Mount Norquay. Keep an eye out for native wildlife and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Head to the Cascades of Time Garden which spreads out behind Banff National Park's historic administration building at 101 Mountain Ave. Discover a geological sequence of cascading ponds and water courses provide the garden’s namesake and is highlighted with flowers, shrubs, rustic bridges, pavilions and flagged walks.
You will also take some time to explore the beautiful town of Banff which is well known as the heart of Banff National Park. You can also take the Sulphur Gondola and discover sweeping scenes of six mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and the town from the Sulphur Mountain summit.
Stop at Bow Falls which rumble about 30 feet over a low-gradient pitch of channeled bedrock, providing a short turbulent interrupt of the cerulean waters of the Bow River. Visit Surprise Corner which is named for its spectacular views when viewed from Buffalo Street, an excellent place for photos.
At the end of your tour, return to Banff with drop-off in the center of town.
Note: The guardians are required to provide the car seats or boosters if you have any infants or young kids based on the transportation regulation and this tour won't provide any car seats or boosters.
Highlights
- Explore Banff National Park Surrounding Banff Area on a guided day tour
- Discover some of the most famous landmarks
- Admire the views of the spectacular Johnston Canyon
- Visit the Cascades of Time Garden and admire the cascades
- Stop at a variety of scenic viewpoints
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Sulphur Gondola ticket is not included. Please select the add-on when booking if you would like to take the gondola
Meet in the lobby of the Mount Royal Hotel, where your tour guide will greet you.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.