Self-Guided Driving Tour of Banff Townsite
Activities

Self-Guided Driving Tour of Banff Townsite

from
£5.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Ride the Banff Gondola to the Sulphur Mountain summit for 360° mountain views
  • Soak in soothing thermal waters at Canada's highest operating hot spring
  • Be awed by the iconic view of the ‘Castle in the Rockies' from Surprise Corner
  • Visit Banff's largest lake and cruise its glacial waters at Lake Minnewanka
  • See cascading Bow Falls, made famous in Marilyn Munroe's The River of No Return
What to expect

Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides you to all of Banff's must-see sites and viewpoints with fascinating stories, tips, and directions.

Banff National Park, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, is Canada’s first national park renowned for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventures. From towering peaks to serene lakes, this tour covers the essential stops and hidden gems in the iconic resort town of Banff.

Major highlights:

  • Banff Gondola: Ascend Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of Banff Townsite and the surrounding mountains.
  • Bow Falls: This impressive waterfall, featured in The River of No Return, is especially striking in spring and early summer when the water flow is at its peak.
  • Cave and Basin: A National Historic Site, Cave and Basin is the birthplace of Canada’s national parks system, offering an insight into the area's rich history and indigenous peoples who once visited.
  • Hoodoos: Marvel at these natural rock formations shaped by erosion over thousands of years, with striking views of Bow River and Rundle Mountain.
  • Lake Minnewanka: Banff's largest lake is ideal for boating, fishing, and picnicking, surrounded by stunning mountain views.
  • Surprise Corner: One of the best viewpoints to admire is Banff Springs Hotel and Bow River.
  • Banff Upper Hot Springs: Soak in Canada’s highest operating hot spring with views of Mount Rundle.
  • Vermilion Lakes: These serene lakes, framed by Mount Rundle, offer beautiful wildlife sightings, especially at sunrise and sunset.
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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Downloadable APP
  • check Digital guidebook
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

The Downtown Keg, Banff Ave, Banff, AB, Canada

Meeting point:
It's suggested starting your tour from Banff Ave, Downtown Banff, Canada But you can also join the tour anywhere along the route and pick up commentary at the next point.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is an audio-guided self-driving tour, there will be no physical person guiding you, nor transportation
  • You will receive a confirmation email with all the instructions to install the GyPSy Guide App and download the tour
  • It's suggested to download it before your arrival in the location
  • The minimum versions required to download the app are iOS 13 / Android 9 (Pie)
  • The minimum and maximum number of participants bookable for this tour is 1
  • It will be possible to see the main highlights in a single day, but it's suggested to plan for extra time to explore all areas and have time for hiking
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Provider
Gypsy Guide, LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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