Frozen Falls & Alpine Charm: Banff Day Tour from Calgary
Overview
Ready to fall in love with the Rockies in just one day? This 7-hour guided tour whisks you from Calgary or Banff into the heart of Banff National Park—no planning stress, just pure alpine magic. Snap postcard-perfect shots at Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake (yes, they’re real and ridiculously gorgeous), then dive into Canadian history at the Cave and Basin site—where hot springs and railway legends collide. Enjoy free time in the charming town of Banff (lunch optional, maple fudge highly recommended), strike a pose at the iconic Banff Sign, and finish strong with a frosty hike through Johnston Canyon’s frozen waterfalls—crampons included, penguin waddle optional. Includes comfy transport, local guide/driver, park entry, and roundtrip pickup/drop-off. Just bring your sense of wonder…and maybe a warm hat.
What's Included
- In winter, ice cleats are provided and are to be uses at your own discretion and risk.
- Pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations
- Fuel surcharge
- Air-conditioned Vehicle(Type of vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional Local guide and Driver(or Driver-Guide)
- Gratuities (Appreciate and recommend for 15%-20% per person for the guide/driver)
- Food and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses are not listed in Fee Included
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Banff (pass by)
Lake Minnewanka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Two Jack Lake (pass by)
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Town of Banff
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Banff Town Sign
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Johnston Canyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Calgary (pass by)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please provide accurate information, including your full name, contact details (preferably a mobile phone number), and flight information. Inaccuracies may affect your travel arrangements, and any losses resulting from incorrect information will be the responsibility of the traveler.
- Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Customers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Pregnant women may join the tour only if they are no more than 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
- City Passes or personal attraction tickets are not accepted. Admission and meal prices are subject to change without prior notice. Refunds will not be issued for price decreases, and price matching for attraction tickets is not available
- If you choose to leave the group early, please inform the tour guide in advance and sign a departure agreement. No refunds will be provided for any unused portions of the tour.
- Gifts provided during the tour are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions. No refunds will be issued for any changes to the gifts.
- If a scheduled attraction is closed due to public holidays or other unforeseen circumstances, we will adjust the itinerary accordingly and/or substitute it with an equivalent attraction to maintain the quality of the Tour.
- The tour itinerary may be modified by the guide due to weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure a smooth trip.
- These terms may be updated from time to time. Please refer to the product website for the most current information before booking. The tour provider is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages, except as required by laws
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Frozen Falls & Alpine Charm: Banff Day Tour from Calgary?
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Activity code: C-132218P679
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- In winter, ice cleats are provided and are to be uses at your own discretion and risk.
- Pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Air-conditioned Vehicle(Type of vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day).
- Professional Local guide and Driver(or Driver-Guide).
- Gratuities (Appreciate and recommend for 15%-20% per person for the guide/driver).
- Food and beverages.
- Travel insurance.
- Any expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Frozen Falls & Alpine Charm: Banff Day Tour from Calgary is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Frozen Falls & Alpine Charm: Banff Day Tour from Calgary will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- In winter, ice cleats are provided and are to be uses at your own discretion and risk.
- Pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations
- Fuel surcharge
- Air-conditioned Vehicle(Type of vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional Local guide and Driver(or Driver-Guide)
- Gratuities (Appreciate and recommend for 15%-20% per person for the guide/driver)
- Food and beverages
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses are not listed in Fee Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please provide accurate information, including your full name, contact details (preferably a mobile phone number), and flight information. Inaccuracies may affect your travel arrangements, and any losses resulting from incorrect information will be the responsibility of the traveler.
- Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Customers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Pregnant women may join the tour only if they are no more than 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
- City Passes or personal attraction tickets are not accepted. Admission and meal prices are subject to change without prior notice. Refunds will not be issued for price decreases, and price matching for attraction tickets is not available
- If you choose to leave the group early, please inform the tour guide in advance and sign a departure agreement. No refunds will be provided for any unused portions of the tour.
- Gifts provided during the tour are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions. No refunds will be issued for any changes to the gifts.
- If a scheduled attraction is closed due to public holidays or other unforeseen circumstances, we will adjust the itinerary accordingly and/or substitute it with an equivalent attraction to maintain the quality of the Tour.
- The tour itinerary may be modified by the guide due to weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure a smooth trip.
- These terms may be updated from time to time. Please refer to the product website for the most current information before booking. The tour provider is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages, except as required by laws
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- Operated by a business
