Grassi Lake and Grotto Canyon Hiking Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Banff, Canada

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour Guide
Crampons

All meals
All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please ensure that you are prepared and present 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Our tour guide will pick you up and drop you off at the lobby. Here are the designated departure times and locations: 07:15 Delta Hotel by Mariott, 209 4 Ave SE 08:40 Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre (2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2) 09:00 Banff Caribou Hotel, 521 Banff Ave The pick-up times may vary depending on the status of the tour.

Itinerary

Grotto Canyon

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Grassi Lakes

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Banff

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
All pick-up times and locations are fixed. Please carefully review the pick-up detail and choose the location that best suits you. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally. If you would like a private tour, please contact us directly.

If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, we will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
If the minimum number of participants is not met, we reserves the right to cancel your booking or change the tour date. We will contact you prior to the departure to inform you of any changes.
Total tour duration includes travel time
We will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
Due to the unpredictable road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
Kindly let us know if you'll be bringing luggage, a wheelchair, stroller, or anything that may require extra storage space, as there may be an additional charge.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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susie_c, Apr 2026

Tour was well organized. Guide was professional and knowledgeable. We recommend this tour for anyone even beginner hikers. Guide kept us safe and at a manageable pace. Grassi Lake was amazing!!! Walking along the frozen creek through Grotto canyon was also incredible.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for the recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you felt safe and comfortable with our guide's pace. We truly believe the beauty of places like Grassi Lakes and Grotto Canyon should be accessible to everyone, regardless of hiking experience. Walking along that frozen creek is a magical experience, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it! We hope to see you back for another adventure soon.

Unique Experience

Haley_E, Apr 2025

I highly recommend this tour as it provides 3 unique experiences from a winter canyon walk, to a beautiful Canadian lake, to the charm of Banff Town. Grotto Canyon Ice Walk (winter only) – Great tour/hike in the Grotto Canyon! Beautiful photo opportunities along the hike. I appreciate how safety is a priority. Crampons and hiking sticks (on request) are provided so travelers don’t slip on the snow/ice. As a solo female traveler I also appreciate how friendly and helpful the tour guides are. They are always offering to take everyone’s photo and are helping those that may need a little extra help on the hike. Grassi Lake – Beautiful turquoise waters with sooo many photo opportunities! Once you reach the top, you’re able to walk around the lake giving beautiful angles and views of the lake. Banff – The tour guides gave us the option of seeing the Banff Gondola or spending time in Banff Town. As I was staying in Banff, I appreciated the flexibility. William truly goes above and beyond. He took us to Banff Town and other less traveled scenic spots. I felt as if I was getting the local experience making this tour one of the most memorable tours I’ve been on.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had such a memorable time on the tour. It’s great to know that the Grotto Canyon Ice Walk and all the stunning spots along the way left a lasting impression. We’re also glad you felt safe and supported during the hike, and that our guides could make your experience even more enjoyable. We really appreciate your feedback about the flexibility in Banff—it’s always our goal to make sure our guests get a taste of the local vibe. It sounds like you had an amazing adventure, and we’re thrilled to have been part of it. Hope we get to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable journey!