1-Day Banff National Park Tour from Calgary/Banff - Banff Gondola, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon Tour Code: 593-18591westar_travel BL01
Today 2% Off: Applied to purchases made before 2025-08-28
Summer Spectacle|Canada Strong Pass National Park Free Admission Program Applicable Period: June 20, 2025 – September 2, 2025
To celebrate the summer travel season, visitors entering designated Canadian national parks during the specified period will enjoy cash rebates on national park admission fees!
Participating National Parks: Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park
Promotion Details:
Visitors entering the above-mentioned national parks during the applicable period will receive a cash refund of CAD $7 per adult per day (based on commercial ticket rates), distributed on-site by the tour guide.
For guests enjoying the "Buy 2 Get 2 Free" room promotion, the refund standards are as follows:
Single Room: Refund for 1 adult
Double Room: Refund for 2 adults
Triple Room: Refund for 2 adults
Quad Room: Refund for 2 adults
Guests not participating in the "Buy 2 Get 2 Free" promotion will receive refunds based on the number of adults listed in the booking.
Important Notes:
All refunds will be issued in cash by our tour guides during the trip.
This promotion does not affect the original tour price and is not considered a price reduction.
We reserves the final right to interpret this promotion. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Overview
Day 1
Day 1 Calgary - Banff National Park - Banff - Calgary (336 km)
Day 1 Calgary - Banff National Park - Banff - Calgary (336 km)
Departing from Calgary, we will head to Banff. We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Sulphur Mountain
This mountain in Banff National Park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a gondola that takes you nearly to the summit, which is perched at 8,041 feet.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Banff Gondola
Enjoy a 1.5-hour round-trip gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in stunning views, explore the boardwalk, visit two small museums, and enjoy dining options(additional charge) at the top.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Hoodoos
Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Bow Falls
Bow Falls is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Surprise Corner
Surprise Corner is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs]
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Nestled by the stunning Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers breathtaking views of turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier. This luxurious hotel combines elegance with outdoor adventures, perfect for hiking, skiing, and relaxation in a pristine mountain setting.
Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction and one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park! It is carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion. The dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking beauty located in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forests can be seen here.
If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Banff, AB
Banff is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.
Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Drop off points: Banff drop off point: around 6:00pm at Elk + Avenue Hotel, address: 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B1. Calgary drop off point: around 7:30pm
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
Delta Calgary Downtown
Calgary airport, Please arrange your return flight after 9:30PM (domestic flights) and 10:30PM (international flights).
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
Price Includes
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Traffic Accident Insurance
Admission for National Park
Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
Price Excludes
Mandatory Service fee in cash (C$15 per person per day)
Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
Refunds for costs caused by force majeure such as but not limited to traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft machine failures, flight cancellations or changes in time, etc.
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
All optional tours or meal package can not be booked on the tour.
Additional Note
Optional Meal Plan: Due to the limited resources of the Rocky Mountain, the materials are prepared in advance, and it is not possible to temporarily change the meals. Please inform us at least 10 days in advance before your departure if you have a vegetarian requirement or dietary taboo on the F&B. If you proposes to change during the tour, we will try our best to coordinate, but we can't guarantee it. If there is any additional cost, it will be borne by the guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- CA +1 403-201-8525
Luggage Policy: Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.
Confirmation
After the reservation information is submitted, you will immediately receive a receipt email for the reservation order. Within 72 hours of submission, you will receive an order status confirmation email. Please do not book a flight until you receive an order status confirmation email.
Redemption
After booking online, you will receive a "confirmation email" with complete instructions, including the local phone number of the destination. When you are sure, be sure to print this "confirmation email" and take it with you on your trip -- evidence that you have paid for it.
Terms & Condition
The following applies to order cancellations OR changes :
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 72hours prior to the departure of the tour;
2. Charge 6% tour fee/ order/time 72hours or more before the tour (activities and catering are refundable)
3. Christmas, New Year, and holidays(Dec.16-Jan.02) are non-refundable and non-changeable once confirmed.
The following applies to order modification
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 30 days before the tour
2. A service fee of 6% tour fee / single/trip will be charged for 72hours or more before the trip
3. If there is any upgrade hotels (Fairmont, etc.) in the booking, there will be non-refundable for any changes or cancellation for upgrade hotel option.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
If your itinerary includes shuttle service, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. The travel agency reserves the right to provide the second service or to charge $30 per person if there is an error in pick-up due to inaccurate information.
Visitors under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above).
Please understand that complimentary items unavailable due to traffic, weather or other force majeure factors, or you cannot participate due to personal reasons, the fees will not be refunded.
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
If you have special needs (such as bed, vegetarian, baby chair, etc.), please inform us at least 7 days before the trip, we will try to coordinate, but no guarantee.
If you need to leave the tour, please sign the confirmation of leaving the tour.
During the tour, there may be different vehicles and tour guides to serve you. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The order of travel may be adjusted.
If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
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