If you are happened to be in Calgary for a short period of time, you can enjoy the real natural beauty in one day by taking this trip. The local operators is very good. I was very impressed by the precise timing of departure and arrival of each points. I do wish they cut one of the view point (like Fairmont Spring Hotel) and increase the time of staying at lake shore for those who do not want to take a lake cruise.

Worth taking this tour - well organized and excellent tour staff.

Great little quick tour.

We really loved visiting Banff and the tour guide was friendly.......it was just that this group was HUGE and impersonal:

Totally enjoyed this tour!

You must go to see the Rockies if visting Calgary and this trip was great from the Hotel pickup to the return and the Gondola up the mountain was incredible with awsome scenery.

This 10 hour day started with a two hour bus ride from Calgary to Banff. There was Lake Louise in all her splendor as shadows mirrored the pristine waters. We drove through town to see the resort. Went through fashionable neighborhoods. While in Banff, we rode the gondola for a panoramic view of the resort many thousands of feet below. An optional boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka was taken. Touristy, but still spectacular. This tour was very professional. Recommended.

I will bring my girls in summer they can't wait to be there :

We enjoyed our all day trip from Calgary to Banff, riding the gondola and seeing all the sights around Banff. It was especially nice to enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate after the trip to the sulfur springs!! I am still using my cup back at work.
The only jarring note was that we thought we would be taken back to the Fairmont Pallister Hotel in Calgary where we had started the trip that morning but there was a side trip to the airport first making the day longer.
Otherwise it was a very enjoyable day with great hosts and I would highly recommend it!!

Great way to see Banff and the Rocky Mountains. We took the tour from Calgary - with pick up right from our hotel. Long day but well worth it.
Driver Andy and tour guide Hansell very knowledgable and made the day fun. The gondola is an awesome experience. Will definitely book again !!!