Get your discount tickets for the Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Tour, save up to 9% !
Overview
Wildlife, views, and the stories behind them. This small-group Banff wildlife tour heads out on the quiet back roads of Banff National Park, stopping at lakes, viewpoints, and wildlife corridors where animals are most active. Between sightings, your guide shares the history and ecology of the park. We spot wildlife on 95% of departures from May to October. Elk, deer, and bighorn sheep are the regulars, and May to October is also bear season. ★ Banff's top-rated tour provider, with 5,000+ five-star reviews and four Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards. Highlights: ◆ Elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and bears (May to October) ◆ Quiet back roads and wildlife corridors ◆ Lake and mountain viewpoints with time for photos ◆ Banff history and wildlife insight from a local guide Why book with Radventures: ▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach ▸ Banff-born, independently owned ▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup times: Summer (15 min after tour start): May 1 – 31: 5:45pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:45pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:45pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:45pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:15pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:15pm Winter (15 min after tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:15pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Pickup Information
Pickup times may shift by 5 to 10 minutes depending on group size, so please be ready a little early. To keep your day running smoothly, be sure to select your pickup location before the tour. We can only collect guests from a confirmed pickup point.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Banff National Park
2. Mount Norquay Road
3. Lake Minnewanka
4. Hoodoos Trail
5. Surprise Corner
6. Bow Falls
Inclusion
Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat – winter only
Comfortable, premium transportation with large panoramic windows
Polaroid souvenir
Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
Exclusion
Guide gratuities (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
Reviews
4.7
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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