The 15 Best Banff Tours & Day Trips

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - The boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak is the real outing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,698 reviews · 1 day · from $53Our pick

Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for sweeping Rockies views, a historic boardwalk, interpretive exhibits, and optional mountain dining.

“The godola ride ws awesomw! We went on a Sunday, probably a busy day, but the queuing was managed really well. The trip up was really smooth with beautiful views. At the top we did the full boardwalk, again excellent photo opportunities, and ten a minimal wait to go down when our time came. Highly recommended !”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,792 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff and seasonal Marble Canyon on a small-group day tour from Calgary, Canmore or Banff.

“Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide Mike was so informative, he knew all the little things. We got picked up from Canmore at 9 and it was smooth sailing from there. We went to Lake Louise and Marble Canyon. Marble Canyon was AMAZING. It was by far the best place we visited. We even got to see an ice climber, climbing inside the canyon! It was about a 2km hike, but very easy and they gave us ice spikes. It was absolutely the most amazing tour we have done. I will recommend this 100 times over.”

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

3.Banff Gondola Ride Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,688 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain for six mountain ranges, 360-degree views, a historic boardwalk, and optional summit dining.

“We had a wonderful day at the Banff Gondola. The views at the top were spectacular. We ate at the bistro which was delicious with amazing views every way you looked.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

4.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride an Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk on the ice, and cross the Glacier Skywalk on a practical Columbia Icefield tour.

“Very cool unique experience. Glad we did this! Jackson was a great guide! Very well organized and the center is very nice”

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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

5.Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,554 reviews · 11 hours · from $51

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon, and Banff on an 11-hour Rocky Mountain tour from $51.

“It was great. went in a big group. the driver was great and very informative about everything. great value for money considering what you get to see and do.”

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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

6.Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,023 reviews · from $61

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon on a full-day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore.

“An unforgettable day sammy (Samuel) was very helpful and informative. also gave very helpful advice when arriving to certain locations and giving us tips to get the best photos. Also given some good history facts which was really interesting. Had a great day and made some great memories. Sammy was cracking jokes all day definitely made it an enjoyable day”

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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

7.Columbia Icefield Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 916 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Walk the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk above Sunwapta Valley, with shuttle service, audio guide, glacier views, and mountain wildlife.

“The skywalk had amazing views of the mountains! We had some views of the Icefields as well. Would definitely recommend trying the skywalk. Next visit, we hope to spend more time exploring the area.”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

8.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Review of Beyond Banff’s full-day tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Icefields Parkway from Banff.

“We had a fantastic day on this tour. Rob was a great guide and showed us some spectacular views. Really great way to pack in a lot of the popular spots in one day! Never would have been able to see that much on our own.”

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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

9.Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 808 reviews · 11 hours · from $50

Review of the $50 Banff day tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, and mountain viewpoints.

“This trip was a once in a life time experience we had snow we got to see everything that was planned, Harri was the best tour guide, the safest driver and was super helpful and friendly and has the the patience of a saint !”

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

10.Lake Minnewanka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 791 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Review the Lake Minnewanka Cruise near Banff for mountain views, Indigenous history, wildlife spotting, silence on the water, and practical booking tips.

“the tour guide Kirsty was absolutely brilliant and very informative. the driver (captain) was also excellent and also very informative and they both made an excellent team.”

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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

11.Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Review the HopOnBanff yellow bus, with practical advice on Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, timing, comfort, and value.

“Both tour guides, Tyler & Dominic(fluent in french & english) where very helpful and easy going, gave us some good tips.”

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Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

12.Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and Rocky Mountain viewpoints on a guided small-group day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore.

“Our tour guide, Angel, was amazing. Very kind, he had a lot of interesting information to share and he went the extra mile to make this tour a great experience for all of us. The overall service was excellent. Highly recommended.”

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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

13.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

See Banff’s lakes, viewpoints, and wildlife on a 3-hour small-group tour with panoramic windows, local guides, and flexible evening routes.

“Dan was so very good. Very friendly, amusing and so knowledgeable about everything on the tour. The sights were breathtaking, elk were just majestic. Highly recommend but ask for Dan to make it the best”

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

14.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff on a guided half-day tour with scenic stops, local stories, snacks, and easy return transport.

“A wonderful tour covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and parts of Banff National Park. Our brilliant tour guide, Jake, made this more of an adventure. Part historian, part outdoorsman, great comic relief and self proclaimed best looking tour guide in the Canadian Rockies, Jake really made this a day to remember. He shared so much history about the area and this great wilderness we all enjoyed. We were lucky enough to see a mother Grizzly Bear and her cubs eating berries on the side of the road to Moraine Lake. This 4 .5 hour tour is a perfect length. Sign up for the early tour to beat a lot of…”

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Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

15.Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $64

Review of a Banff day trip from Calgary with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, Two Jack Lake, and a practical value guide.

“This was a great trip taking in lots of scenic places including many lakes and mountains. Our favourite was Lake Moraine which had stunning blue water. Patrick, our guide,was a fun guy who gave us lots of information and stories on the way. Plenty of stops for restroom and snack breaks all day. Met some lovely people on the bus as well. This trip was excellent although the great weather helped!”

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