Banff and Its Wildlife Tour with Gondola

Experience the beauty of Banff and the Canadian Rockies from the perfect viewpoints!

This small group tour is the perfect introduction to Banff and includes some of Banff’s most scenic and historically significant highlights such as the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, and Banff’s largest lake, Lake Minnewanka.

You’ll then be transported to the base of Sulphur Mountain and begin your Banff Gondola ride, which leads to the top of Sulphur Mountain at 7,486 feet. At the summit, marvel at the unsurpassed views of Banff, the Bow Valley and a 360-degree view of six scenic mountain ranges. You’ll feel like you’re on top of the world when you are standing on the spacious main level observation deck.

The gondola over Banff National Park is a must-see attraction during your visit! Each gondola cabin holds up to 4 passengers and transports you 700 metres (7,486 feet) to the peaks of Sulphur Mountain. You will feel like you are on top of the world when you are standing on the spacious 360-degree view observation deck and as you are enjoying the newly transformed, state-of-the-art summit facility with interactive interpretive exhibits and a multi-sensory theatre. There are 2 restaurants available for casual or elevated dining, and plenty of beautiful spaces to enjoy the scenery.

During your sightseeing and gondola tour through Banff, you’ll likely see wildlife! Most seen are elk, white tail deer, mule deer, and big horn sheep. As the animals are wild these sightings cannot be guaranteed but wildlife are spotted on 95% of these tours. Ask as many questions as you like, the guides are Banff experts and love to share their knowledge.

After your return trip on the Banff Gondola, your guide will bring you back to your hotel.

%HIGHLIGHTS%

• Bow Falls - Water crashes over ancient limestone creating a spectacle of sight and sound.
• The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - The Castle of the Rockies.
• Surprise Corner - A higher view of the majestic Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls.
• Hoodoos Lookout and Bow Valley viewpoint.
• Lake Minnewanka – The largest lake in Banff National Park.
• Banff Gondola - Enjoy an eight-minute journey in a fully enclosed, modern four-passenger gondola cabin up to an incredible mountaintop experience at 2,281 metres (7,486 feet).

• 5.5 hours

• Available year-round with tours daily 8:30am
  *Subject to availability.

• 3-hour guided bus tour
• Banff Gondola ticket
• Professional certified guide
• Fresh water and maple cookie snack
• Pick up and drop off from most hotels in Banff
• Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)

• The gondola ride is approximately eight minutes each way. You’ll have approximately an hour at the Banff Gondola summit.
• At each stop you will have the opportunity to get off the bus and stretch your legs. All the viewpoints involve a short walk, including the observation deck at the Banff Gondola.
• The gondola cabins comfortably fit four adults.

Whether you are looking for a unique experience gift idea or fun things to do in Banff any time of the year, this sightseeing tour with a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain is the ticket.

The Banff and Its Wildlife Tour with Gondola takes place at Banff Alberta. VIEW MAP

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