Overview
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8 hours
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HopOnBanff is a flexible, "Choose Your Own Adventure Tour" to discover Banff National Park at your own pace! Avoid the stress of parking and traffic. Let our local bus hosts organise your perfect day. Choose where to hop off and what kind of day you want. Whether you want a relaxed sightseeing day, a family-friendly outing, or a hiking-focused adventure, we can customize your Banff experience.
Travel in an iconic yellow school bus along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway reknowned for wildlife sightings. Visit Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise Gondola, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with the flexibility to choose stops and activities. Two carefully timed departures from Banff help you fit more into one day with a reserved seat. A local host will help organise your itinerary with tailored recommendations and also enrich your journey with fun storytelling.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Oversized or excessive items are not allowed unless they can fit on your lap. This includes strollers.
Infant/Booster seats are not provided.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
There is no wifi on board
Not recommended for children 5 and under
Strollers cannot be accommodated
Full day tour ending in Banff at either 5pm or 6pm
Not recommended for children 5 and Under.
What To Expect
Duration:8 hours
Operating Schedule:Depart from Banff, either from the Moose Hotel on Banff Avenue (7:45am, 9:30am) or the Banff Train Station (7:50am, 9:35am). Please note, the later you depart the fewer places you can explore. Return back to Banff (5pm, 6pm). **For all day free parking please park at the Banff Train Station. **You are guaranteed a seat at all times. **Choose Your Own Adventure, style tour! With our Set Schedule and 2 buses, there are several different itineraries you can follow. Our on-board host will help you choose the best one to make the most of your day. **Please contact us for more information about the schedule and itineraries. **All stops are optional to hop off. ** Lake Louise Gondola tickets can be purchased on board.
345 Banff Avenue, please meet host outside the hotel
Buses depart from directly out front of the Station.
Pick up and drop-off directly at the Johnston Canyon Resort close to café
Pick up and drop-off directly in front of The Lodge of the Ten Peaks and 3 flags
Pick up and drop-off in commercial bus parking
Pick up and drop-off directly by the Lake Shore
Options
HopOnBanff Bus Day Pass
Your ticket guarantees you a seat on any bus at any time. The later you start, the less options you have though.
What‘s Included
English speaking tour escort/host on board each bus
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
800 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing way to see Bnaff
Kathryn F,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is so easy to find the yellow school bus in the parking lots. They run right on schedule. Guides are very helpful and the time at stops are perfect
Best vacation
kfraser529,Jul 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wew had the best time traveling with Lewis and Travis today. They were great tour guides. Bus was always on time and so easy to find. Plenty of time to enjoy each destination. Thank you guys
Hop on hop off bus in and around Banff
Ian A,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip on an old school bus which was fun. The trip allows you to visit most the local attractions around the Banff area. The guide was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip
Great for a first visit to Banff
Anonymous,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guides were very knowledgeable and keep everything organized. The bus drivers were very competent and fun!
Best way to see the lakes stress free
Leigh P,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful, stress free way to see the sights outside of Banff. They've timed every stop based on main attractions and Lakeshore hikes, and have thought about people needing lunch, too! We saw lots of wildlife on the bus ride, which was a bonus. Highly recommend.
Very Personalized, Accommodating Tour to Lake Louise / Lake Moraine / Johnston Canyon
Dave B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well... it's a yellow school bus - no A/C (didn't matter - the windows were down which is way better than a closed up big tour bus and the temperature was perfect - and a little rough BUT these buses are easy to spot and they personalize the trip - accommodating stops at the standard locations along the way - going and coming - as requested. They ask what you want to do and they make sure someone is there to pick you up at the agreed-upon time. The tour guides and drivers are GREAT! Very knowledgeable, telling good stories, etc. along the way. They give ample time at each stop, including Lake Moraine and Lake Louise. Seeing the bear was a plus. We would use them again!
Great way to get into key Banff locations with advice on best hikes for our time
GrandTour22238550459,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic way to see key Banff landmarks. Our guide, Tyler, was entertaining and very knowledgeable about things to do throughout Banff. When our day started, Tyler advised us on various agenda options. We enjoyed our day! we were glad we didn’t have to figure out the local transit options, especially since they often appeared to be fully booked.
Start time is fixed.
Gordon A,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Pay attention to details. "Hop On Hop Off" doesn't apply to start time. We missed the first bus, too bad for us.
Amazing
Stephanie C,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My sister and I had a wonderful experience on the tour. Dominique and Lewis shared so much information about the area. Lewis even helped up with places to see wildlife and stargazing. They were all so friendly and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this experience.
My sister and I booked...
Mariana J,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My sister and I booked this tour and so happy we did! The tour guides were great, the ride was very informative, and they even helped plan out our day with additional recommendations for the following days! Dominique and Louis were so wonderful and kind!
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