Arrived to Calgary around 6pm with plans to rent a car and drive to Banff but plans changed due to…read morethe weather. I do not have experience driving in snow and it was announced the roads were bad. I spotted a booth for Banff airport and was quickly able to book transport from the airport to the hotel in Banff.. Steve was our driver. He was lovely. He provided information regarding sites in the area. The bus/van was clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend.

It was our first time in Banff and we decided not to drive around. Banff Airporter provided a…read morehassle-free, point-to-point transportation from Calgary Airport to our Banff accommodation and back. The instructions were transparent and the drivers were friendly, helpful, and on time. The bus and sprinter shuttles were clean and comfortable. This will be our go-to transportation provider from Calgary to Banff.

We had a great experience using Alpine Limousine & Tours. Rodger was very friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreand went above and beyond to ensure our trip was smooth! Highly recommend!

This company no-showed on my wedding day. I was stranded with no ride to my wedding and they never…read moreeven apologized. The driver told me to "take a taxi" to my wedding in my wedding dress. I did not receive an apology and they never reached out to me to let me know they were not coming. They literally ruined the moment me and my dad had been waiting for for my entire life. They ruined all our dreams about our wedding arrival, departure, and photos. I DO NOT recommend!!!!

I searched around to find the best price on ski and snowboard rentals for our week in Banff and…read morethis was the best price. The quality did not disappoint either as they used a third party to fulfill our rental. We were unaware of this so went to the Banff Adventures office at first, and then was directed to the shop just down the street. I was happy that we were allowed to get fitted the day before our rental started and that they delivered the gear to our hotel free of charge. They also picked it up from our hotel when we were done. The third party was very reputable and I wrote a separate review for them. I would use Banff Adventures again for my rentals!

My friend and I bought the "Best of Banff" adventure package well in advance of our trip. The price…read morewas so reasonable for all that we were able to do. We were so excited to ride the Banff Gondola, Horseback ride along the Bow River and Kayak on the Bow river as well. The first issue we encountered was when my friend's flight was delayed on her way to Canada and we had to push all of our scheduled activities back a day. The service at Banff adventures was excellent- we had to call a few different times to move things around but each time the attendant was patient and super helpful in helping us to reschedule our experiences. The day of our experiences, we were able to pick the times of our Gondola ride and the kayak but the Horseback riding was the only activity with a hard time. We chose to ride the Gondola first and it was so easy to check-in and ride up the Gondola. The view was spectacular and so peaceful. At the top there was a super cute cafe, which was a nice touch. We didn't eat there but it was nice to know it was there. Next we headed to our Horseback riding appointment. We arrived early so we had time to sign our waivers, get weighed and fitted for our helmets before the safety speech was given. We were each assigned a horse and given a few minutes to get acquainted with our steed. This wasn't my first rodeo, so I was ready to get on the trail right away. Once we were on the trail, it was smooth riding. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous and we were given opportunities for photos with our horses at the end of the ride. Finally, we went over to the Canoe place for our kayaks. It was easy to sign in and get our kayaks. We were given our life jackets and a quick lesson in kayaking. The weather was sunny and warm which made for a perfect day out on the water. The Bow river was especially calm on this day so we really enjoyed our float up river. Overall, each activity was the perfect little adventure. Everything was within a 10-20 minute car ride of each point so it was easy to navigate. We had an amazing day. We would absolutely buy this tour again.

We chose Hop on Hop Off because of the flexibility. They have many stops and you can choose how to…read morespend your day. Many others only give you an hour per stop but we had so much time to do what we wanted. Bonus, the tour guides Lewis and Dominique are amazing! They help you customize your day. They are also a wealth of knowledge. I enjoyed the stories they told while on the bus. I highly recommend taking this tour!

If you're looking to explore just about all of Banff's greatest sights in one day...then this is…read morethe PERFECT tour for you. Not to mention you get to do it all without having to worry about driving or parking! If you're not already sold, which you should be, then keep reading along for all the tour highlights. Our two tour guides were Dominique and James and our bus drivers were Bobbie and Jeff. All of them were absolutely delightful. Dominique and James were extremely knowledgeable about Banff, it's history, it's wildlife, and the surrounding areas. They kept the bus rides entertaining and lively. Jeff and Bobbie were great animal spotters and helped us to see a fox on the morning drive and two elk on our return trip. I also spotted a black bear on the morning drive. We opted to do the full day excursion, leaving on the first bus and returning on the last. This was perfect for us to get able to see everything we wanted to. Started the day at Johnston canyon where we hiked to the top of the falls. This was a quick turnaround time so not everyone was able to make it to the top, but still a beautiful spot even if you don't go all the way up. Once done here we continued on the Bow Valley Parkway and took a stop to take in the views of Castle Mountain...an absolutely majestic sight! Next we were onto the Lake Louise ski gondola, where we rode the gondola to the top and had lunch. There was probably enough time to hike, but not enough time to have a leisurely lunch and hike. We opted for the leisurely lunch as we didn't want to have any bear encounters. Here we did see a black bear as we rode the gondola back down. Next up was Moraine Lake, due to one of the buses getting stuck behind a train we stopped in Lake Louise to pick up some others that we're heading to Moraine Lake, but it was a quick trip. At Moraine Lake we had about an hour, enough time to walk up the rock pile, enjoy the view for some time, and walk the shoreline a little bit. Next stop was Lake Louise, we were here for just under an hour. We walked around the shoreline and enjoyed some time in the fairmont hotel. This route didn't give us enough time to hike here, but they did have another schedule you could follow if you wanted to spend more time doing the hikes here or possibly even canoe. After a stop back at the Lake Louise ski gondola to pick up the last of the group, we headed back to town. It was truly an amazing experience and I'm so happy we booked it. We visited Banff without a car and there's no way we would've been able to see some of these places had we not done this tour. So happy this exists and would definitely book it again if I ever visit Banff again.

We did the Moraine Lake and Lake Louise tour on 9/1. The tour was fine and the tour guide pretty…read moreknowledgeable, but the tiny van they had was sooooo uncomfortable! They crammed 13 people in this van with very small seats and no shocks on the back tires. Every bump jolted our backs, it was quite annoying. Make sure your tour has at least a 24 seat shuttle bus!

We had such a wonderful experience with Into the Wild Tours during our visit to Banff, Lake…read moreMoraine, and Lake Louise! Our guide, Jeremy, was fantastic--so pleasant, knowledgeable, and genuinely added so much to the experience. He was a great communicator throughout the day, always making sure we knew what we were doing, how much time we had, and what our options were at each stop. He offered plenty of thoughtful recommendations while still giving us the flexibility to decide what worked best for us and how we wanted to spend our time. The smaller, more private tour experience made the day feel relaxed and personal, and we never felt rushed. And as an added bonus, we were even lucky enough to spot a grizzly bear along the road! I would absolutely recommend Into the Wild Tours to anyone visiting Banff who is looking for a more personal and memorable way to experience the area. Thank you, Jeremy, for such a great day!

Fred was hands down the best tour guide we've ever had! He…read morereally made our first day in Banff special and unforgettable. We loved his enthusiasm and the super interesting way he conveyed the history of the incredible sights we saw on this tour. We also loved the authentic dress, jazz music, and whole atmosphere. I can't say enough good things about Fred, please give that man a raise!

It was fine. Just not what I expected and I don't understand why the seating was assigned the way…read moreit was. ‍ I think I just had higher expectations. So, my experience. ~2 Families of 3 in 2 rows of 4 seats, 1 couple in the back row of 4 seats, someone reviewing our driver took up 3 seats in the back by herself, while 4 adults, 2 couples, not together, were all crammed in one seating area that seats 4. So I guess it could have been worse and the vehicle completely booked, but at least then the seating would have made sense. There was also a couple open seats in the front but who knows maybe due to the broken window and or safety laws they are not used. Idk. ~The photos and reviews I've seen, I expected to be standing up and or out of the vehicle more. We mostly just drove by places. If you are on the right, you can roll down your window and try to take pictures, most of what they point out is on the right. If you're on the left, your window doesn't go down and if you're packed in, you can't really move around too much. ~I believe we were able to stand up 2 times. ~We got out of the vehicle once, we're treated to champagne glasses of a local sparkling water. ~I was looking forward to the view of the Fairmont Hotel but we drove by so fast it wasn't worth trying to get my camera ready so be prepared for that photo if you're looking forward to it. ~Listening to the history of the area was nice but it would probably be more comfortable on a bus tour. If you just want to cruise around in a cool open top vehicle, you're good! Enjoy!

Banff Sunshine Mountain resort is the mid size and mid distance one about a 20 minute bus ride From…read moreBanff. The base area is on top of the gondola although there is one narrow trail to ski all the way down (green/blue options). Gondola has a mid point stop before the top base area for the Goat's Eye lift. Fewer green and blue trails than lake Louise but has some very wide open areas with expansive rolling hills and easy tree skiing. Pretty good for beginner/intermediates. Snow condition seems to be better although on cloudy days with the vast white expanse everything could look really flat. Lodges can get very crowded during peak lunch hours. You can't carry backpacks into the lodges (smaller bags are probably ok although it's not clear). Mountain tour starts late here at 11:45 and takes 3 hours. Waiting for the bus is always a bit of a pain as they always get crowded and full and you have to wait for the next on even when arriving at the stop on time. The pick up times are far apart although sometimes on the return they do start loading 10-15 min before schedule and leave when full. Ski/board storage in luggage compartment under the bus, some have limited shelves some just in a crazy pile. On some smaller buses you just carry skis onto the bus. Might want to consider putting skis in a bag or get some protection for the bindings as they can get really tangled when loading and unloading as people don't seem to care about damaging anyone else's equipment. They still give out paper trail maps which is great as some map boards a too high up and difficult to see. Although doesn't seem to show how to ski all the way down. To do that you have to go past the gondola and ride the short Jack Rabbit lift up. The trail is 5 miles long and surface can be hard, bumpy and slick when cold and shaded.

We have been traveling to Banff to ski for 6 years from Texas and have used Ski Big 3 each year for…read moreski instructors. Anytime we bring newbies with us to Banff we have requested Mike and Maja for lessons. They are totally amazing how well they adapt their instruction style to each of the new skiers in our group. They have now taught each of our teenagers, adult children, and a couple of friends how to ski and feel confident on the slopes. The skills that they have learned in just 2 or 3 days each season has been great and will last a lifetime. The changes that I have seen in my youngest skier is invaluable. I would highly recommend lessons with Ski Big 3.

We booked this service a few months ago to ensure we had transport from Banff to Lake Louise. We…read morewere traveling with four bags as we've been traveling for quite some time, including a cruise. The driver showed up 'exactly' on time, right at the front of our hotel (perfect). The driver was super helpful, loaded our bags and we were on our way. We picked up two more stops, including the central station and then it was a quick 45 minute drive out to lake Louise. I would highly recommend this service

FAbtastic tour of the lakes with Hans and Macie! Great people, knowledgeable and super friendly!…read moreHighly ecommended to all!