Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure | 3 hours

395 Reviews | Banff
From $78.19 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Winter
2 Adults x $78.31
$156.62
Approx Total
$156.62

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
  • Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
  • Expert local guides
  • Pick up from Banff hotels (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)

Overview

Explore with Banff's top-rated tour operator down backroads teeming with wildlife, plus our selection of Banff’s best viewpoints and secret spots. Along the journey, you’ll be wowed by local tales and the fascinating history of Banff’s indigenous and European past as well as fun facts about our local wildlife, as we explore Banff’s backroads travelling through forests, mountain passes and wildlife corridors that bears, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, lynx, cougars, coyotes, foxes, deer and more call home. Thanks to our small group and tour vehicle size, the access to areas of Banff that we have and our expert local guides insider knowledge, we see wildlife on 95% of our daily summer departures.

Meeting points

*For hotel pick-up, please contact Radventures BEFORE booking your tickets.* Please meet by the Canadian flag in front of the main Banff Train Station building. Allow 5-10 minutes to walk from the free all day parking located at the north east end of the train station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Banff National Park (Pass By)

    Your expert local guide will tailor make the itinerary for each tour. Every day, we connect with other tour operators and Banff locals to gather information about recent wildlife sightings and consider seasonal weather conditions & big bus tour company schedules to ensure that you're getting the best, most authentic experience without the crowds! The destinations listed below are just some of the amazing stops you'll make on this tour.

  • N/A

    Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.

    15 minutes

  • Lake Minnewanka

    Keep your eyes peeled for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, foxes & other wildlife as we travel deep into Banff National Park to explore the deep blue glacially fed lakes of Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake.

    30 minutes

  • Hoodoos Trail

    Take a short walk to one of Banff National Parks red chair destinations with epic views of the Hoodoo's and the Canadian Rockies as they sprawl across the Bow Valley

    20 minutes

  • Surprise Corner

    Gaze through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain through to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!

    15 minutes

  • Bow Falls

    Visit the incredible Bow Falls, home to the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return".

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Free Cancellation

April 19100% refund
April 20No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

395 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    323
  • 4 stars
    29
  • 3 stars
    18
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 323 reviews with 5 stars

Great winter tour of frozen lakes and snowy mountains.

Published on Feb, 2025

Lovely experience in the mountains with Tyler as our guide. He was a careful driver, knowledgeable and friendly. He provided lovely mugs of hot chocolate to warm us in the snow. Really enjoyed this tour.

Banff Winter tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Great Winter tour of lovely spots in and around Banff - walking on frozen lakes and wildlife spotting.

Wonderful Afternoon Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

If you have a few hours to spare while in Banff I highly recommend this Banff Highlights and Wildlife Tour. We visited lots of local spots with fantastic views and managed to see a coyote, a herd of elks and a couple of deer on this winter trip. Nolan was an excellent guide proving lots of knowledge on a range of topics. Thanks once again Radventures on a fantastic afternoon!

Mountain Views

Published on Nov, 2024

The views were amazing and the guide was kind and informative! Loves all the stops and although we didn’t see much wildlife still a worthwhile trip!!

Beautiful Banff

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great time. Taylor, our tour guide was knowledgeable, personable and fun. The places we stopped to view were awesome and beautiful.

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