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Overview
Explore with Banff's top-rated tour operator down backroads teeming with wildlife, plus the 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 the 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 the small group and tour vehicle size, the access to areas of Banff that we have and the expert local guides insider knowledge, we see wildlife on 95% of the daily summer departures.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 1:15 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:45 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:45 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:45 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:45 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 3:15 PM Please meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time.
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
7. Banff Gondola
Inclusion
Banff Gondola Admission
Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat – winter only
Polaroid souvenir
Hotel pick-up in Banff
Comfortable, upscale transportation with panoramic windows
Small group experience (max 12 guests)
Fresh water refills (BYO water bottle)
Exclusion
Guide gratuities (optional)
National Park Pass
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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