Banff

Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Banff National Park at your own pace with a ticket for the Hop-On bus. Buy your ticket in advance to guarantee your spot on the shuttle that zips around to attractions in the park not easily accessible without wheels. The modern school bus style shuttle goes between the town of Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Lake Louise gondola. You choose where to visit and when.

Choose to ride between two stops, or stop at each place along the route
Travel to spots that would be difficult to get to without a vehicle
An on-board guide can give advice or book tickets for you
Each 48-seat bus is less than five years old

What's Included

English speaking tour escort/host on board each bus
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

07:45 AM

What To Expect

Secure your spot on this convenient hop-on hop-off shuttle bus and start exploring the national park. Start from anywhere on the route, including the town of Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, and the Lake Louise gondola—the choice is yours.

Travel effortlessly between stops or take your time at each destination along the route. Your on-board guide is there to assist you, offering insider tips and the option to book tickets for other activities. Enjoy the comfortable and scenic journey along the Bow Valley Parkway.

Soar to new heights on the Lake Louise Gondola, explore the beautiful Upper and Lower Falls at Johnston Canyon, and discover the wonders of Moraine Lake. Each bus has an English-speaking host, who is also your personal concierge.

Capture photos, indulge in delicious meals, and make lasting memories as you choose your own adventure in Banff.

Hop-On Banff Stops and Sights

6 Stops

6 Points of Interest

Duration: 8 hours

Operating Schedule: A 'Choose Your Own Adventure' style tour! Departing the Moose Hotel and Suites on Banff Avenue at 7:45am, 9:30 am, Then from the Banff Train Station at 7:50am, 9:35am, And looping around Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake with the last bus arriving in Banff by 6:00pm every day. *IMPORTANT* The later you start the less you can see! On board each bus is an English-speaking host that will provide knowledge of the area, colorful stories, and also act as a personal concierge that can book other activities, simply take your photo, or even make dinner reservations for you. Connect with spectacular views and scenery. Hop off at Johnston Canyon and hike up to the beautiful Upper and Lower Falls or even go all the way up to the famous Ink Pots. Soar by gondola or chairlift to the most stunning views on the Lake Louise Gondola (skip the lines and purchase a direct to lift pass aboard your HopOnBanff bus). Take the time to enjoy Lake Louise and all that it has to offer. From the Lake Agnes Teahouse to the breathtaking Plain of Six Glaciers. And see the most amazing Lake and Valley in Banff by visiting Moraine Lake. The buses are school buses, professionally driven, have windows that open for photos, and follow the scenic Bow Valley Parkway. They are all guaranteed to be five years old or newer. Each bus seats up to 48 passengers.

345 Banff Ave

Banff Train Station

Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows

1 Whitehorn Rd

111 Lake Louise Dr

622 Moraine Lake Rd

Points of interest passed by on this route

Bow Valley Parkway

Temple Mountain

Moraine Lake

Lake Louise

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Lake Louise Summer Gondola

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
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 5 or 6p
Not recommended for children 4 and Under.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great experience!

Alison_H, Oct 2023

We did this trip as part of our honeymoon and it was fantastic! They give you enough time and each spot without feeling rushed or like you have to wait around for the next bus to pick up. The tour guides were wonderful! They were very nice and informative about the park. Would recommend to anyone.

Excellent tour

Natalie_H, Sep 2023

A brilliant tour! The whole team was so helpful, and made it a fantastic experience. The information they gave us on the journey about the lakes and the areas around was interesting and it was very clear when and where we needed to be for each bus. They helped us all individually to plan out our day according to our interests and the weather. We went to Lake Louise gondola, Lake Louise and Moraine lake - all absolutely stunning! Highly recommend this trip

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you! Our team works so hard to make sure each guest has a great experience so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review here.

Lakes were beautiful. ...

Darci_M, Sep 2023

Lakes were beautiful. Great to be able to enjoy scenery rather than driving. Guides and drivers were excellent.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Our guides and drivers are what makes our company shine, and we are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us!

Tour guides were very...

Gisele_H, Sep 2023

Tour guides were very knowledgeable and pleasant. Bus was on time. Excellent price. Fantastic day! Would strongly recommend!!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for other travellers!

Guides were great and...

Keri_T, Sep 2023

Guides were great and this was such a fantastic way to see Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon without the hassle of parking.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Stress-free touring and great scenery make for the perfect day out!

A great trip to Lake Louise

Paul_P, Sep 2023

Dominique was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable. It was a great value, each could be tailored to your needs. Ours were different than most and she catered to them perfectly.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Dominique is an expert in listening to guests and tailoring their day to their wants and needs. She will be happy indeed to hear that her efforts were appreciated!

Great introduction to much of what Banff has to offer.

Philip_E, Sep 2023

Domonique gave us a great introduction to Banff and what to expect at each stop. Based on individual discussions, she helped us plan all of our excursions. We finished our trip with James as our tour director. He made multiple suggestions on what to look for during our remaining days in Banff and Jasper National Parks. A wonderful experience and informative introduction to the parks. Outstanding!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

If James isn't dishing out award-winning 'Dad Jokes' then he is always a great source of information on Banff and the surrounding area. Thank you so much for your review!

Amazing trip!

DavidJosh_O, Sep 2023

Tyler and James were great hosts and tour guides, they were both funny and informative. I had an amazing day thanks to their recommendations. I had a lot of fun hiking and the views were truly amazing. definitely worth it!

Fantastic!!

Julie_A, Sep 2023

This bus company is fun, friendly, and super helpful. They gave us great advice about where to go and what to do, both during the tour and throughout the rest of our trip. It's a "choose your own adventure" type bus tour that caters to every age / ability. We had a great time! Highly recommend.

Great trip.

Jacqueline_M, Sep 2023

Tyler and James were great hosts and tour guides. They give good recommendations and offer tips on how best to enjoy the Banff and Jasper areas. Great day on the bus.

Customized advice!

Cathy_M, Sep 2023

This tour is not in a fancy tour bus but it was customized for each rider, and that made it the perfect experience. We were able to see the things that mattered to us and spend the exact right amount of time at each place. We saw Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, and got inside tips from the tour guides. The rides were prompt and easy to access. The perfect first day of our Banff trip.

September in Banff

Daniel_P, Sep 2023

The amazing views at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. Tyler, James, Jeff, and Jenny did a great job. Great information and making sure we saw all the sights we wanted to see.

The Yellow Schoolbus Is Best

Michael_M, Sep 2023

On our visit to Banff and Lake Louise, we were so glad we took the Hop on Hop off Bus tour! It was the only way we could see all the sights that we did in the short time we were there. The guides were excellent, both friendly and knowledgeable and they really helped make our visit to the area special with hints to help us make the most of our time. We were able to enjoy the beautiful lakes and majestic mountains that we came for without any of the traffic or parking hassles of driving our own car. A wonderful tour and kudos to Tyler, Bob and Dom!

Highly recommend!

Edward_S, Sep 2023

The beauty of the scenery was the best. We also appreciated not having to drive and find parking. The knowledge of the guides was also a blessing to our day.

We had a great time!

Stephanie_H, Sep 2023

We enjoyed the whole day! Thank you. The guides were knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Thank you. Asdfghjklmnbvcxzqwertyuio

Brilliant day

Gillian_L, Sep 2023

Brilliant tour with informative and friendly guides who knew the area. Would definitely recommend. Value for money. Good to have flexibility in timings.

Great way to see the sites

Sara_K, Sep 2023

Great experience! Tour guides were wonderful and very helpful! The sites were must see, especially Moraine Lake!

Good service!

Kim_R, Sep 2023

The guides did a wonderful job of helping each passenger plan they day they wanted - there are many options to suit all kinds of travelers.

Great Experience

Mark_P, Sep 2023

Tyler and Dominique were so helpful with planning our day. They were knowledgeable and fun. Definitely worth it to avoid the crowds.

Dominique and James were...

Vickie_H, Sep 2023

Dominique and James were excellent! Dominique helped us with an itinerary that worked perfectly for our full day adventure. It was such a relief to not have to drive and deal with the chaos of parking. The husband and I would do this day trip again!

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