BANFF · GONDOLA GUIDE
The rides worth your time.
The 15 banff gondola rides travellers book most, lined up side by side. What the ride is actually like, how long you are aboard, who operates it, and what a ticket runs you.
Take the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain for 360° views, easy boardwalk walks, interpretive exhibits, and on-mountain dining from $53.
Most Popular“Just absolutely incredible. All of the staff were very kind and friendly, we highly recommend going on the walk when you get to the top of Sulphur Mountain, it’s the most stunning walk to go on. The views were amazing the entire time!”
Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain for big-window views, a summit boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak and Cosmic Ray Station, plus NightRise.
“The ride to the top was fabulous with wonderful views. 360 degree view at the top was wonderful as well. We did not make the trek to the weather station”
Ride the Banff Sunshine Gondola and Standish Chairlift with one ticket to 7,825 ft. Hike Sunshine Village and scan for wildlife.
“This was the most amazing experience I had. Was my first gondola ride and was nervous this was my most favorite and exciting at the same time. Trails were in some point hard and easy, it’s a lot of people on the hiking Trail so you don’t feel alone, is safe to do a solo…”
Full-day Rockies tour with Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and more. Small-group $76 value.
“The trip was absolutely amazing! Guide was very kind and patient with all the tourist. Prompt service and polite.”
Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, and Lake Minnewanka in one 8-hour small-group tour with scenic stops, photos, and downtown time.
“Our guide, INDER was a great guy. He picked us up from Calgary and made sure that all the points are covered. He also accompanied us to the counters so that we get the tickets quickly and our experience goes good. Grateful to have a guy like him for this trip it saves a lot…”
Take a gondola and chairlift from Banff to Sunshine Meadows for 360° Rocky Mountain views and high-alpine hikes.
“The Gondola ride was spectacular but the chair lift took us to a whole other level. Walking down the path and seeing those three mountain lakes was breath taking!! Absolutely amazing!!”
Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain plus a Lake Minnewanka cruise with hotel pickup. Big views, smooth timing, and optional lake upgrade.
“Excellent trip from start to finish with driver and guide full of useful information as we went along. The format from Cascade gardens through the gondola / water fall and lake cruise was well balanced and we never felt rushed. Good lunch too.”
See Banff’s top views in one long day: Gondola on Sulphur Mountain, Lake Louise, hot springs stop, Bow Falls, and three lakes.
“My guide, Harry, was amazing. He was very kind and diligent. I know that he is trying to do his best for his guests. One thing I will forever remember will be the moment that he stopped the car to show us great rainbows. The rainbow showed up at the end of the travel. He…”
Ride Banff Gondola, then hit Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and Yoho spots with pickup and photo help.
“I have taken this trip with guide Jas. He is so helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Our trip is extremely smooth even though we travelled with toddler. He covered all the locations mentioned in itenary with ample amount of time. I would definitely recommend this trip.”
A one-day Banff highlights route with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Falls, Banff town time, and an optional Gondola or hot springs/Cave & Basin stop.
“From pick up to drop off our tour guide Ben was fantastic. He ensured our comfort and provided us with many useful tidbits of information, as well as recommendations on where to eat. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Lake Louise summer gondola ride with possible grizzly sightings, Wildlife Interpretive Centre entry, and Whitehorn dining above the ski area.
“Views from the top. Lake Louis is fabulous. The Canadian Rockies are magnificent and my family enjoyed the trip.”
Banff sightseeing plus Sulphur Mountain gondola and Lake Minnewanka cruise, with wildlife and geology commentary for a half-day value.
Half-day Banff tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with a guide, park pass, water, and optional canoe tickets.
A guided Banff morning tour with scenic stops and a Banff Gondola ride—Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, viewpoints, plus summit views.
“The tour did not start off well. The sliding door of the van wouldn’t open and there was six of us stuck. The driver/guide Neil had to phone their office to get help. We finally got out and into another van. The replacement van had trouble starting after every stop but he got it going…”
Banff winter tour with open-top sightseeing, Banff Gondola Nightrise, and a hot summit buffet dinner on Sulphur Mountain.
“What a surprise to have activities we all could participate in and enjoy a snack as well. Places we didn't expect to go to. Our host, Elizabeth, was an absolute delight.”
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