Get your discount tickets for the Banff Highlights and Wildlife Small Group Tour with Gondola, save up to 9% !
Overview
Wildlife below, the whole Rockies above. This half-day tour explores the quiet back roads of Banff National Park, stopping at lakes, viewpoints, and wildlife corridors where animals are most active, while your guide shares the history and ecology of the park. Then the Banff Gondola carries you up Sulphur Mountain for views across six mountain ranges. We spot wildlife on 95% of departures from May to October. Elk, deer, and bighorn sheep are the regulars, with bears in season. ★ Banff's top-rated tour provider, with 5,000+ five-star reviews and four Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards. Highlights: ◆ Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain ◆ Elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and seasonal bears ◆ Quiet back roads and lake viewpoints ◆ 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
Meet at the bus loading zone outside the Fairmont shops. Pickup times (15 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – 31: 4:45pm Jun 1 – Jul 31: 5:45pm Aug 1 – 31: 4:45pm Sept 1 – 30: 3:45pm Oct 1 – 12: 3:15pm Winter: Oct 13 – Apr 30: 1:15pm 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
7. Banff Gondola
Inclusion
Comfortable, premium transportation
Banff Gondola Admission
Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat – winter only
Polaroid souvenir
Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
Small group experience (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
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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