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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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