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Banff holidays

High in the Canadian Rockies, the small town of Banff was established in the 1800s as a holiday destination for wealthy Victorians. Attractions of the town include the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, detailing the history of Banff, the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, with displays telling the story of the first inhabitants of the Banff area, and the Banff Gondola, for rides to the top of Sulphur Mountain and panoramic views across the region.

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Ride the Banff Gondola

Departing from the base of Sulphur Mountain, the gondola offers a breathtaking ascent to the pinnacle of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree panoramas of the surrounding landscape. At the top there are interpretative walking trails that lead along the ridge of the mountain.

Scenic helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies

Experience breathtaking views over the Rocky Mountains, a landscape filled with glaciers, lakes, rivers and mountain peaks. Fly 2,300 metres above sea level for beautiful views of Kananaskis and Banff National Park. A range of scenic helicopter flights are available that follow the ridges of Heart Mountain and Doorjam Peak, as well as heading to Barrier Lake, a location that has been used for many Hollywood movies. Learn from the pilots as they provide fascinating commentary about the area's people and past.

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"The most inspirational moment was the first view of Registan Square in Samakand, which was the primary reason for our Uzbek trip and the overwhelming genuine friendliness of the Uzbek people.
Mr John Bourne"

"Almost too many [inspirational moments] to choose from - Lake Titicaca and its islands, Colca Canyon, Pre-Inca terraces, Alto Plano, native craftwork, Machu Picchu, Native South American peoples and their history, customs, values and characters, being at Machu Picchu on my 67th birthday...
Ms Lesley Evans"

"We have recently returned from our honeymoon in Japan and just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic time we had! Our guide was fantastic, the accommodation in Tokyo and Kyoto was first class and the ryokan on Miyajima Island was an amazing experience.
Angela and Adrian Turner"

"Among many, including crossing the walkways at Monteverde in driving rain and a strong wind, the real highspot was the visit to La Selva. We felt privileged visitors, had a superb guide and saw an amazing range of animals and birds within a remarkably short time. If only we had had longer there.
Mr Paul Langridge"

"isits to the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Temples of Hatshepsut, Karnac and Luxor, and the Egyptian Museum at Cairo were a 'not to be missed' lifetime experience. The Mirage 1 was a clean and efficient boat with a colonial style and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Everyone was amazingly attentive, punctual and friendly. One of our best holidays ever. Really it was a great adventure - thank you Cox & Kings.
Mr Michael Sumpster"

"We had an outstanding trip and our travel needs were handled very efficiently.
Mrs Hess"

"Macchu Pichu & Lake Titicaca were both fantastic experiences, but it was the services of our tour leader Miguel which made our holiday so much more enjoyable - he was patient, professional and very efficient.
Miss Jane Henderson"

"Seeing the Himalayas emerge from the cloud and trekking in the Himalayas was awe inspiring.
Ms Christine Smith"

"I found Khiva fascinating. The hotel was very good and within a few minutes walk of the 'old town', which we first saw it lit by moonlight when we arrived and it was a stunning sight.
Mrs Judith King"

"An enjoyable and memorable tour which will remain the ‘experience of a lifetime’.
D J Barlow and H F Gregg"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"

"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday.
Mr. Betchett"

"We witnessed a society that values the family, respects differences and keenly observes old fashioned good manners. We very much want to return... This has been a truly life changing visit... Thank you once again for an amazing experience.
Mr and Mrs Phillips"

"An excellent itinerary. Transfers were seemless.
Mr and Mrs. Johnson"

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"The most inspirational moment was the first view of Registan Square in Samakand, which was the primary reason for our Uzbek trip and the overwhelming genuine friendliness of the Uzbek people.
Mr John Bourne"

"We have recently returned from our honeymoon in Japan and just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic time we had! Our guide was fantastic, the accommodation in Tokyo and Kyoto was first class and the ryokan on Miyajima Island was an amazing experience.
Angela and Adrian Turner"

"We had an outstanding trip and our travel needs were handled very efficiently.
Mrs Hess"

"Macchu Pichu & Lake Titicaca were both fantastic experiences, but it was the services of our tour leader Miguel which made our holiday so much more enjoyable - he was patient, professional and very efficient.
Miss Jane Henderson"

"Seeing the Himalayas emerge from the cloud and trekking in the Himalayas was awe inspiring.
Ms Christine Smith"

"I found Khiva fascinating. The hotel was very good and within a few minutes walk of the 'old town', which we first saw it lit by moonlight when we arrived and it was a stunning sight.
Mrs Judith King"

"An enjoyable and memorable tour which will remain the ‘experience of a lifetime’.
D J Barlow and H F Gregg"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"

"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday.
Mr. Betchett"

"We witnessed a society that values the family, respects differences and keenly observes old fashioned good manners. We very much want to return... This has been a truly life changing visit... Thank you once again for an amazing experience.
Mr and Mrs Phillips"

"An excellent itinerary. Transfers were seemless.
Mr and Mrs. Johnson"

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Featured Small-group Tour

Splendours of Jordan

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SPLENDOURS OF ANDALUCIA

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THE COX & KINGS DIFFERENCES

Banff holidays

Explore Banff

Top things to do in Banff

Ride the Banff Gondola

Scenic helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies

The latest from Compass - our online travel magazine

Where to go for your autumn adventure

Where to go for your spring adventure

Where to go for your winter adventure

Where to go for your summer adventure

"The most inspirational moment was the first view of Registan Square in Samakand, which was the primary reason for our Uzbek trip and the overwhelming genuine friendliness of the Uzbek people. Mr John Bourne"

"We have recently returned from our honeymoon in Japan and just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic time we had! Our guide was fantastic, the accommodation in Tokyo and Kyoto was first class and the ryokan on Miyajima Island was an amazing experience. Angela and Adrian Turner"

"We had an outstanding trip and our travel needs were handled very efficiently. Mrs Hess"

"Macchu Pichu & Lake Titicaca were both fantastic experiences, but it was the services of our tour leader Miguel which made our holiday so much more enjoyable - he was patient, professional and very efficient. Miss Jane Henderson"

"Seeing the Himalayas emerge from the cloud and trekking in the Himalayas was awe inspiring. Ms Christine Smith"

"I found Khiva fascinating. The hotel was very good and within a few minutes walk of the 'old town', which we first saw it lit by moonlight when we arrived and it was a stunning sight. Mrs Judith King"

"An enjoyable and memorable tour which will remain the ‘experience of a lifetime’. D J Barlow and H F Gregg"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service. Mrs Tooley"

"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday. Mr. Betchett"

"We witnessed a society that values the family, respects differences and keenly observes old fashioned good manners. We very much want to return... This has been a truly life changing visit... Thank you once again for an amazing experience. Mr and Mrs Phillips"

"An excellent itinerary. Transfers were seemless. Mr and Mrs. Johnson"

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Request a brochure

Hotel ratings

"The most inspirational moment was the first view of Registan Square in Samakand, which was the primary reason for our Uzbek trip and the overwhelming genuine friendliness of the Uzbek people.
Mr John Bourne"

"We have recently returned from our honeymoon in Japan and just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic time we had! Our guide was fantastic, the accommodation in Tokyo and Kyoto was first class and the ryokan on Miyajima Island was an amazing experience.
Angela and Adrian Turner"

"We had an outstanding trip and our travel needs were handled very efficiently.
Mrs Hess"

"Macchu Pichu & Lake Titicaca were both fantastic experiences, but it was the services of our tour leader Miguel which made our holiday so much more enjoyable - he was patient, professional and very efficient.
Miss Jane Henderson"

"Seeing the Himalayas emerge from the cloud and trekking in the Himalayas was awe inspiring.
Ms Christine Smith"

"I found Khiva fascinating. The hotel was very good and within a few minutes walk of the 'old town', which we first saw it lit by moonlight when we arrived and it was a stunning sight.
Mrs Judith King"

"An enjoyable and memorable tour which will remain the ‘experience of a lifetime’.
D J Barlow and H F Gregg"

"The highlights were seeing the rainforest for the first time, the knowledge of our local guides was also amazing. Costa Rica has been the holiday of a lifetime for me…I cannot fault the service.
Mrs Tooley"

"As on any tour, the guides are vital to the smooth running and harmony of the tour. I don’t believe these holidays have highlights, they are all highlights from start to finish. Thanks for a great holiday.
Mr. Betchett"

"We witnessed a society that values the family, respects differences and keenly observes old fashioned good manners. We very much want to return... This has been a truly life changing visit... Thank you once again for an amazing experience.
Mr and Mrs Phillips"

"An excellent itinerary. Transfers were seemless.
Mr and Mrs. Johnson"