The 15 Canada Hot Springs Tours That Earn the Trip

1.Banff: Gondola, Hot Spring and Three Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 8 hours · from $79Our pick

Spend eight hours with Banff & Jasper Travels visiting Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Johnson Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Banff Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, and Banff town. Guides such as Inder, Jass, Daler, and Sam help with timing, photos, and local facts. Gondola, hot springs, and boat tickets cost extra.

“Hi all, Inder was very patient and knowledgeable guide beside being an excellent patient driver. He pointed us to better places to capture excellent memories. We were not expecting a boardwalk at the top of Gondola ride, this was a definite cherry on top kind of experience. We also saw a family of 8 mountain goats at the top. Couple of deers on the way. The sulfur smell & view of Hot Springs was an added good experience. We highly recommend him & the trip. Thanks!”

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2.Banff: Gondola, Hot Springs, Bow falls & Three lakes tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · from $57

This 10-hour Banff tour combines Lake Louise, the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Banff Avenue, and three mountain lakes. Guides such as Harry, Guru, Armaan, and Navi are known for careful driving, local insight, and flexible photo stops. Gondola, hot springs, and boat cruise tickets cost extra.

“It was amazing. Guru, our tour guide, was immensely humble, courteous and knowledgeable about the sights and places. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back in the summer for another tour. Guru's driving was also great. He drove very carefully and got us to the locations safely.”

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3.Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours · from $182Top rated

Join guides such as Julien, Paul, Elliott, or Felix for a three-hour introduction to ice canoeing near Quebec City. Learn to row and use crampons to push across river ice, stop for hot chocolate and pastries, then warm up in a riverside sauna. Gear, instruction, snacks, and digital photos are included.

“We loved this activity. Lucien and his team were so attentive and took such special care of each person. We felt safe but also challenged. This was a very special Quebecois past time to engage in and learn about.”

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4.Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about nine hours exploring Banff from Calgary in a small, air-conditioned vehicle. Your day includes a reserved 10:45 AM gondola time, Banff Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, Banff Avenue, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, and the Banff sign. Guides such as Arun, Aashish, and Sanjeet are known for friendly, flexible service.

“A fun day with a lot of places packed in! Really enjoyed seeing all the different lakes and the gondola!”

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5.Arctic Day: Yukon Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour | half day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $195

From Whitehorse, a bilingual guide takes you to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve for 1 hour 45 minutes, then to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs for two hours. Hotel pickup, admission, and return transport are included. Bring water, a towel, and sandals. Minimum age is 19.

“The Wildlife Centre is huge with very large areas for all the animals, including cliffs to climb on for mountain goats and a very large area including wetlands for the 2 moose. It is primarily for rescue animals who are well cared for.”

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6.Radium Hot Springs & Marble Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 11 hours · from $64

Spend a full day with a small group of up to 14 people visiting Marble Canyon, Numa Falls, Radium Hot Springs, Kootenay Valley, and Banff. Guide YG is known for thoughtful care, photography tips, and strong local insight. Your van, snacks, hot drinks, water, and ice cleats are included. Hot springs admission and lunch cost extra.

“this trip was amazing, picked up at my hotel, explained how many more pick ups to go. very very informative on what was around us. The guide even stopped at an extra waterfall on the way back because we had time. we had a good talk about photography.”

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7.Saint-Sauveur: relaxation session in a Nordic thermal spa

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Spend a full day at Strøm Nordic Spa Saint-Sauveur, a self-guided thermal circuit beside the Simon River. Move between hot saunas, warm baths, cool water, and quiet rest areas among mature trees. Your $58 entry includes a robe, towel, locker, and parking, but not food, drinks, massages, or treatments.

“Mon expérience au Spa Strom de Saint-Sauveur a été très bonne. L’endroit est magnifique et invite vraiment à la détente. Le personnel est aimable, professionnel et attentionné. Je n’ai eu aucun problème avec les billets d’entrée, tout était bien organisé. Le seul point à améliorer concerne le restaurant : la cuisine est très gastronomique, mais les portions sont plutôt petites par rapport au prix. Malgré cela, l’expérience globale reste très agréable et je recommande le spa.”

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8.Banff: Gondola, Hot Spring and Three Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $74

Ride the Banff Gondola, soak at the Upper Hot Springs, and visit Banff, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Johnson Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Banff sign. Pickup from Calgary, bottled water, parking, and a small-group vehicle are included, but gondola and hot springs tickets cost extra. Guides may include Inder or Vikram.

“Unbeatable price - to see all. Worth of the price. 100% suggest to take this tour- you will love. The driver Inder was great. Love this tour with beautiful memories.”

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9.Thrilling 2-Hour Zipline Tour in Radium Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

You’ll gear up with an English-speaking guide, complete a short training course, then ride seven ziplines through Dry Gulch Valley. The route includes a prize game, a two-minute walk to a scenic platform over the Columbia Valley Wetlands and Purcell Mountain Range, and a final double zip where you can race a friend at speeds up to 50 km/h. Closed-toed shoes are required.

“Fun and exciting. The guides were very experienced and kind. Guides were funny and had many laughs. We had a Wonderful time.”

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10.Kootenay: From Icy Mountain Rivers to Steamy Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $68

Meet your guide in Calgary for a 10-hour trip through Kootenay National Park. Walk the icy Marble Canyon trail, stop at the Great Divide and Kootenay Valley View Point, then choose a soak at Radium Hot Springs or a Sinclair Canyon walk. English and Chinese guide service is available, with Eric among the guides praised for excellent service.

“interesting a little long from calgary another less known park the tempo should be modified 1 hour meal and 1 hour 50 springs a few km away in my opinion the first stop marvre canyon should be longer because the interest of this excursion is the park not the meal and the hot waters so better distribution departure calgary return calgary very long because too many meeting points”

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11.Banff Cave & Hot Springs Audio Walking Tour (Not a Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the Action Tour Guide app to walk from Banff’s Cave and Basin National Historic Site along the Bow River marsh route. The GPS-triggered narration covers First Nations connections, the Castle Mountain Internment Camp, Sulphur Mountain’s Cosmic Ray Station, and local scenery. Admission is separate, and the tour works offline with lifetime access.

“The self guided walking tour was very helpful because there were not very many staff members or maps available on the walking tour.”

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12.Banff: Gondola, Upper Hot Spring, Bow Fall & Top 3 Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Calgary or Banff through Banff National Park, with stops at Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Johnson Lake, Banff, Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, and Upper Hot Springs. The small group is capped at 13 people. Gondola admission, meals, and hot spring entry are extra, and the hot springs are closed until December 2025.

“The instructor is very kind. He tries his best to show us the most possible. After visiting every place that was written on the description, we visisted lake louise, emerald lake, natural bridge additionally. He also dropped us off where we want.”

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13.Kremmling: Colorado River Rafting With Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80

Meet Liquid Descent in Kremmling for a 3.5-hour Upper Colorado River outing. You’ll ride a scenic bus route to the water, float playful rapids, watch for eagles, deer, moose, and bears, and stop at riverbank hot springs when water levels allow. A cliff-jumping stop adds extra excitement. English-speaking guides lead the trip.

“Our family of 10 enjoyed our adventure on the upper Colorado River. It was a beautiful sunny day. Our group is now ready for the next level. Would highly recommend this trip for beginners. Loved all the drone pictures they download to us - so awesome to see the real beautiful of this river. Linda”

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14.Quebec City: Sunset Ice Canoe Experience with Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $157

You’ll learn ice canoeing with a small group of up to nine near Anse-au-Foulon, about 15 minutes from downtown Quebec City. Guides provide safety training, crampons, boots, mittens, hot chocolate, pastries, and digital photos. The two-hour outing ends in a Nordic sauna overlooking the St. Lawrence.

“This was amazing. What a cool experience!hard work but worth it!”

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15.Radium Hot Springs and Marble Canyon Advanture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Calgary in an air-conditioned vehicle to Marble Canyon, Radium Hot Springs, Kootenay Valley Viewpoint, and Canmore. Guide YG leads this small-group outing, with snacks, hot drinks, and ice cleats included. The hot springs entry fee and lunch cost extra.

“One of the best tours that I’ve ever been on! I wasn’t sure what to expect from a one day tour, but YG went above and beyond, and all of us had a great time. He’s really passionate about all the places that we visited, and it shines through in the experience. Highly recommend as part of your Banff itinerary. Not to be missed!”

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