Top Banff Safaris

Explore the Banff area on a winter evening wildlife viewing tour. Travel in a warm van with a professional guide and driver, visiting quieter viewing areas and scenic locations for photographs. Meet your guide and driver in Banff and set off on a 3-hour wildlife viewing tour. Travel in a warm van equipped with titanium-studded tires for winter conditions as you visit quieter viewing areas and scenic locations for photographs. Wildlife moves with the seasons, weather, and available food, so the route changes from day to day. Your guide will choose where to explore based on current conditions and wildlife activity. You may see animals along the way, but sightings can never be guaranteed. Most viewing takes place from the van, with opportunities to step outside and walk short distances to viewpoints when conditions allow. Please dress warmly and wear suitable shoes for winter walking.

Explore Banff’s quieter roads as evening approaches on a guided safari dedicated to finding wildlife. Your local guide chooses the route each day based on recent sightings, seasonal activity, weather and road conditions. Travel mainly in a warm vehicle along secondary highways and remote paved roads. When safe, you may stop for photographs or take a short walk to a viewpoint. Wildlife opportunities change with the seasons. In spring, watch for elk, deer, bighorn sheep and emerging bears. Summer brings longer evenings and berry season, when bear sightings may be more likely. Fall is elk rut season, with a chance to hear bulls bugling. In winter, look for elk, deer, bighorn sheep and tracks in the snow. Wolves and coyotes are possible but uncommon sightings. Your guide will share stories about animal behaviour and the Rockies’ ecosystems. Wildlife is wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed, but every evening offers a new route and a chance to discover Banff.

Join them for a one-of-a-kind half-day 4x4 sightseeing and wildlife safari through the beautiful Spray Lakes Valley. This off-the-beaten-path adventure brings you to the crystal-blue waters of the Spray Lakes and offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountain peaks. On clear days, you may even catch a glimpse of towering Mt. Assiniboine, the highest peak in the Southern Rockies. Midway through the journey, you’ll stop at the cosy and charming Mount Engadine Lodge for afternoon tea or coffee, paired with a delicious charcuterie board enjoyed against an alpine backdrop. The route is rich in wildlife viewing opportunities, with chances to see bighorn sheep, elk, moose, and even black or grizzly bears. For those who’d like to add a touch of exploration, there’s also the option to take a short hike to view ancient petroglyphs. Scenic, relaxing, and full of mountain character, this is the perfect half-day escape into the remote Rockies.

Discover the best of Alberta with this value-packed 3-day adventure! Explore iconic Banff and Jasper National Parks, marvel at turquoise lakes, walk the Glacier Skywalk, and uncover the fascinating Badlands of Drumheller—all guided by a professional local expert. Enjoy skip-the-line access, comfortable transportation, and breathtaking photo stops along the way. Save more while seeing more — experience the Rockies and the Canadian Badlands in one unforgettable trip!

Take in dramatic views of Banff that are tough to discover on your own when you join this half-day small-group minibus tour. Explore the popular local landmarks of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, enjoying mountain-framed views of each site as you gaze out at the serene waters, framed by lush green forests.