OPEN TOP DOUBLE DECKER MULTI-LANGUAGE JUMP ON, JUMP OFF BANFF TOUR BUS
Sightseeing Made Easy
Discover Banff National Park and the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Discover Banff National Park and the Canadian Rocky Mountains


OPEN TOP DOUBLE DECKER MULTI-LANGUAGE JUMP ON, JUMP OFF BANFF TOUR BUS
Sightseeing Made Easy
Extending the boundaries of Banff's guided tours to inspire,
educate and grow imaginations
Discover Banff National Park and the Canadian Rocky Mountains


OPEN TOP DOUBLE DECKER MULTI-LANGUAGE JUMP ON, JUMP OFF BANFF TOUR BUS
Sightseeing Made Easy
Discover Banff National Park And The Canadian Rocky Mountains

Bundle & Save 15% On Your Next Trip
Explore Banff & Moraine Lake
Book either the Moraine/Lake Louise Shuttle Explorer or Banff Double Decker Explorer and receive a 15% off coupon code to use towards your next booking.

New Tour for 2022
Discover Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
feautring Local Coach Host
Moraine/ Lake Louise Open Top Explorer & Shuttle
Need a ride to Moraine Lake? Join Wow’s Moraine tour & shuttle. Breathe in the mountain air and enjoy spectacular views from an open top double decker all while learning about the area from our local coach host.
Prices include 5% GST.
Shuttle Runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Starting June 1st, 2022
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Lake Louise Park & Ride | *08:00 | 10:00 | 12:30 | 15:00 | 17:00 | |||||
Lake Louise | *08:30 | 10:50 | 13:20 | 15:50 | ||||||
Moraine Lake | *09:00 | 11:45 | 14:15 | 16:45 |

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Banff Double-Decker Explorer Tickets
Same Day Sightseeing Loop
Discover Banff & Banff National Park the way they were meant to be – from the outside! Explore Banff’s best points of interest on an open-top double-decker. The best & easiest way to see Banff.
- Immerse yourself in the Canadian Rockies
- Take in panoramic views from Banff’s only open-top double-decker
- Discover & learn about Banff’s iconic lakes, waterfalls, wildlife & mountains
- Each tour is approximately 2.5 hours long.
- Tour runs twice a day starting at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
The Same Day Sightseeing Loop is the easiest, most flexible and best way to see Banff and Banff National Park. The only open-top double-decker tour in the Canadian Rockies.
Bookings of 4 or more receive a 10% discount. Kids aged 5 & under are free. Prices include 5% GST.
Shuttle runs every Monday & tuesday Tickets must be purchased in advance

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LAKE LOUISE SIGHTSEEING CHAIRLIFT & GONDOLA
Summer Elevated
0% effort, 100% mind-blowing. From ground-level to jaw-dropping in minutes.
Embrace the freedom of exploring a wide-open alpine neighborhood, surrounded by soaring
peaks and stunning glaciers. Reach the summit and choose your own adventure.
Lake Louise Gondola Experiences
Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola is the ultimate stop-off for all-ages sightseeing, with some of the best chances to spot wild grizzly bears. To say it’s one of Banff National Park’s best-kept summer secrets would be a cliché, but you’ll see when you arrive how this place balances sheer beauty, effortless-to-extreme adventure, and an escape from the bigger crowds you’ll come across elsewhere.
The views will leave you feeling like you’ve got an all-access pass to the finest scenery Mother Nature has to offer. The impressive vistas that have earned the Canadian Rockies a reputation as one of the world’s most picturesque places, will be abundant.

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WowBanff Photography Explorer

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Professional Photographer
Katie Goldie
Available Offers
Book Online Today
5% off
*Some Exclusions Apply
Children Aged 6-12
$20 Off
*Some Exclusions Apply
Discount for Albertans
15% Off
Coupon Code: alberta15
Available Offers
Book Online Today
5% off
*Some Exclusions Apply
Children Aged 6-12
$20 off
*Some Exclusions Apply
Discount for Albertans
15% Off
Coupon Code: alberta15
Available Offers
Book Online Today
5% Off
*Some Exclusions Apply
Children Aged 6-12
$20 off
*Some Exclusions Apply
Discount for Albertans
15% Off
Coupon Code: alberta15
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Information for our guests
Frequently Asked
Questions
WowBanff adheres to all COVID-19 policies as set out by Alberta Health.
The bus tour runs from June 1st to October 9th.
The bus runs everyday from 09:00 to 18:00. The bus stops at each location roughly every 15 minutes, depending on weather and road conditions.
Bookings must be cancelled 24 hours before booked date in order to receive a full refund.
The WowBanff bus stops at the train station which has a new, 500-stall parking lot. The train station is located at 327 Railway Avenue. This is free, public parking, with a time-limit of nine hours per day. The lot is open from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. Motorhome/RVs are permitted.
Yes, kids of any age are allowed. There are lots of fun and exciting things for kids to do and see while exploring Banff!
Kids aged 2-5 are free.
Pets are not allowed on the tour bus with the exception of service animals.
Yes, tickets take effect at the time you board the bus. We ask for a date so we can gauge demand for each day. However, if you miss your selected date we cannot guarantee a spot on the bus.
Yes, the tour has an audio guide. Just download the “Listen Everywhere” App on your phone and bring your own headphones.
Languages offered for Banff Tours only. Languages included are English, French and Punjabi.
The bus tour is suitable for any age or fitness level.
Water is available for purchase on the bus.
Yes, the bus is accessible to wheelchairs.
Tickets can be purchased at the bus but a spot is not guaranteed. Booking online in advance is recommended.
Banff Weather Conditions
What to Expect
Please note that WowBanff Sightseeing operates in a mountain climate. While temperatures during our operating season are generally comfortable and ideal for an open-air tour, weather conditions can change quickly. Make sure to check the forecast before you ride and dress accordingly.
Average | May | June | July | August | September |
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Daily High(°C) | 14.2 | 18.7 | 22.1 | 21.6 | 16.1 |
Daily Low(°C) | 1.5 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 2.7 |
Daily High(°F) | 57 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 60 |
Daily Low(°F) | 34 | 41 | 45 | 44 | 38 |
Rainfall (mm) | 42.4 | 58.4 | 51.1 | 51.2 | 37.7 |
Snowfall (cm) | 17.1 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Hours of Sun/Day | 15.5 | 16.5 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.7 |
We recommend our guests bring an extra piece of clothing such as a light fleece/ windbreaker jacket.
As Reviewed On Tripadvisor
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Just finished a 2 hour Banff loop with Wow. Totally amazing and so informative. The owner was on board with us. He and our driver were great.… read more Worth every penny. Highly recommend WOW.
July 28, 2021The host (Andrew) and our driver were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed hearing about the area and the community. A really interesting way to see Banff and surrounding area.
July 12, 2021What an amazing way to explore the Rockies. Me and my family were one of the first to experience this attraction and it did not disappoint. The views… read more of the Canadian Rockies while you breath the mountain air on this open top double decker bus is nothing I’ve ever experienced.
We’ve been visiting the Rockies for many many years and this was such a unique and breath taking way to see all the amazing views There is an app available that gives lots of great information and historical facts about the Rockies and Banff.
My kids absolutely loved the experience. They loved waving to everyone down on the ground , and the smiles never stopped.
We did the two hour tour due to a time restriction for us but we will be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to be dropped off and picked up next time. We did get some rain but there were ponchos and umbrellas available.The tickets also included a free signature drink at the Rimrock Resort.
Andrew ,the man behind the idea was great. He was very friendly and made himself available to answer any questions and share information. I was also amazed at how any could drive a double decker on some of the roads and the switch backs up to Norquay but Pierre the driver did an absolute fantastic job, keeping the ride smooth.
I would highly recommend this open top double decker bus for sightseeing and for getting from one location to the next.
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Had an amazing time on this sight seeing tour with Pierre and Andrew !! The top of the double decker ensured a never before seen vantage point of beautiful… read more Banff National Park and area.. I really enjoyed the informative commentary that was available and learned a lot about the area . Would highly recommend !!
July 4, 2021We had bought Parks Canada shuttle tickets to both Moraine and Lake Louise. Things are extremely busy up there and couldn’t get tickets until 3:00pm. We noticed WowBanff had departures… read more at 10:00am and after seeing their bus and hearing about how it worked, we decided to buy tickets – on top of the ones we had just bought from PC. Really happy we did. The open top double decker provided an awesome experience for seeing the mountains and wildlife. Totally worth the $25.
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The one an only double decker bus sightseeing tour in Banff. Takes you to must to see places in Banff. Great customer service was great Andrew is really customer oriented… read more and entertaining. You wont miss a thing from Fairmont to surprise corner to tunnel mountains campground drive to hoodoos , to drive lake two jack and lake Minnewanka , to Norway patch , train station. You get all in one experience. If you are first timer in Banff this is must do experience. …
July 1, 2021I live in Banff (been here 16 years) and I was blown away by the views from the open top bus! I have skied or hiked many of the mountains… read more you can see from the Banff townsite and the view from the bus was a perspective I haven’t seen before. Highly recommend!
June 22, 2022Everything from the bus and staff were next level. If looking for a great and unique ride to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, highly recommend. If taking a shuttle to… read more the lakes, use these guys and avoid the chaos of the other providers. Flexible schedule and open top bus combine to make this an awesome experience.
July 15, 2022