Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus
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Explore Banff National Park at your own pace with Hop-On Banff Bus. Enjoy hassle-free travel to top attractions with expert guides.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Hop-On Banff Stops and Sights (Route)

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.

1. 345 Banff Ave
Moose Hotel and Suites, 345 Banff Avenue

2. Banff Train Station
Buses depart from directly out front of the Station.

3. Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
Pick up and drop-off directly at trailhead in front of the Johnston Canyon Resort

4. 1 Whitehorn Rd
Pick up and drop-off directly in front of The Lodge of the Ten Peaks

5. 111 Lake Louise Dr
Pick up and drop-off is directly in front of the Chateau Lake Louise. Located 50 feet to the right of the main lobby entrance when facing the hotel.

6. 622 Moraine Lake Rd
Pick up and drop-off directly by the Lake Shore

Points of Interest

  • Bow Valley Parkway

  • Temple Mountain

  • Moraine Lake

  • Lake Louise

  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

  • Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola

What's Included
  • English speaking tour escort/host on board each bus
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Explore Banff National Park easily and at your own pace with the knowledge of a guaranteed seat on the buses. Banff’s only ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ tour! Get everywhere you want to go easily and without the hassle of parking or traffic. Do everything you want to do on your own time. With HopOnBanff you are connecting the top attractions in Banff National Park with one ticket. Hop-on and hop-off at each of the following destinations: Banff Townsite, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise Gondola, Moraine Lake, and Lake Louise.Trust the onboard hosts to answer your questions, share their expertise of the area, assist with reservations, and book additional activities for you. Each bus travels along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway and seats up to 48 passengers. HopOnBanff is simply changing the way you can see the Park.

  • 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jessicatf7375ta
Oct 22, 2023
Best way to experience Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - Dominique and James are the best! - My husband and I visited Banff in September 2023 for the first time. In planning our trip, we knew we needed to maximize the 4-day stay to see as much as we could... enter Hop On Banff! Lake Louise and Moraine Lake were at the top of our list for attractions to experience, and we didn't want to worry about driving/parking. On our tour day, we were picked up outside of our Moose Hotel in Banff at 7:45am in a yellow school bus (so fun and nostalgic) and were ready to visit Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Lake Louise Gondola (in that order). Our tour guides for that day were Dominique and James- they were so kind, informative, and fun. They each went out of their way to review our chosen itinerary with every person/group on the bus, answered questions, and offered advice. They both also provided excellent tips for the remainder of our stay in Banff, including restaurant recommendations and other must-see visits. Additionally, we also made friends with some of the other tourist on the bus! We had an incredible day exploring each stop and felt that we had adequate time for what we wanted to see. After a fun-filled day, we returned to Banff at 6pm, exhausted and with full hearts. It was truly a great experience and I'd highly recommend Hop On Banff!
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Alison_h
Oct 11, 2023
Great experience! - 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.
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Lightpacker60575
Sep 27, 2023
Friendly Staff - Our trip was great and staff was so helpful! Bobby was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips! Thanks for a GREAT experience!
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Natalie_h
Sep 24, 2023
Excellent tour - 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
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Darci_m
Sep 23, 2023
Lakes were beautiful. ... - Lakes were beautiful. Great to be able to enjoy scenery rather than driving. Guides and drivers were excellent.
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Gisele_h
Sep 23, 2023
Tour guides were very... - Tour guides were very knowledgeable and pleasant. Bus was on time. Excellent price. Fantastic day! Would strongly recommend!!
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Keri_t
Sep 23, 2023
Guides were great and... - Guides were great and this was such a fantastic way to see Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon without the hassle of parking.
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Paul_p
Sep 22, 2023
A great trip to Lake Louise - 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.
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Philip_e
Sep 21, 2023
Great introduction to much of what Banff has to offer. - 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!
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Davidjosh_o
Sep 21, 2023
Amazing trip! - 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!
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