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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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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.
Admission ticket free -
1
Wind up the switchbacks of Mount Norquay, home to Banff's first ski hill, to our favourite viewpoint over the town. Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain rise on either side, and bighorn sheep are often spotted along the road on the way up.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Lake Minnewanka
Drive the Minnewanka Loop to Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park, then on to Two Jack Lake with its classic view of Mount Rundle. Your guide keeps watch along the way for elk, bighorn sheep, deer, and in season, bears.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hoodoos Trail
Take a short walk to the Hoodoos viewpoint, home to one of Banff National Park's red chairs. Look out over the hoodoo spires, the Bow River, and Mount Rundle as the valley opens up below.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Surprise Corner
From Surprise Corner on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, look across the Bow River to the Fairmont Banff Springs, the "Castle in the Rockies," framed by forest and Sulphur Mountain behind it. It's one of the best-known photo spots in Banff.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bow Falls
Stop at Bow Falls, the wide cascade just below the Fairmont Banff Springs where the Bow River tumbles toward its meeting with the Spray. Marilyn Monroe filmed scenes here for the 1954 film River of No Return.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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