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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Tour

4.7(976)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 976 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Radventures
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Tour

About this activity

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 12 guests in a premium van, never a coach

▸ Banff-born, independently owned

▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore

What's included

  • ✓Comfortable, premium transportation
  • ✓Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat – winter only
  • ✓Polaroid souvenir
  • ✓Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • ✓Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • ✓Small group experience (max 12 guests)
  • ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Guide gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet at the bus loading zone outside the Fairmont Shops. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:45pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:45pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:45pm Sep. 16 – 30: 5:15pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:15pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:15pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel lobby. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:40pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:40pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:40pm Sep. 16 – 30: 5:10pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:10pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:10pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel lobby. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:35pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:35pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:35pm Sep. 16 – 30: 5:05pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:05pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:05pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the bus loading zone on Elk St, in front of the BANFF sign. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:30pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:30pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:30pm Sep. 16 – 30: 5:00pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:00pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:00pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:25pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:25pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:25pm Sep. 16 – 30: 4:55pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:55pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:20pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:20pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:20pm Sep. 16 – 30: 4:50pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:50pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times: May 1 – 31: 5:20pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:20pm Aug. 1 – Sep. 15: 5:20pm Sep. 16 – 30: 4:50pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:50pm Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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