Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Recommended by 91% of travelers

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Banff, Canada

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3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Mitchell_W ·

Nov 2025

We had a wonderful time. A nice break from our more physical adventures during the week. In addition to wildlife, we got to see beautiful views and different areas that we hadn’t planned on traveling to. Our guide made the experience even better with her knowledge and enthusiasm.

· Juliana_W ·

Mar 2026

It was an INCREDIBLE experience. We saw so many animals (elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white tail deer, and coyotes). Halfway through, we had a delicious hot beverage and a toasted s'more. Our guide, Gini, was knowledgeable and gave us amble time at each stop. I would highly recommend this experience. It is worth every penny.

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Overview

Up your odds of seeing Banff’s best wildlife with this small-group tour. Your guide, knowledgeable about the area, will follow the most recent wildlife sightings and customize the itinerary to meet your needs, taking you to the most active nature spots. You might spot bears, coyotes, elk, bighorn sheep, foxes, and more. That's if you can draw your eyes away from the mountain vistas along the way.

Explore Banff's Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake by private minibus
With your guide, up your odds of seeing bears, foxes, coyotes, and so much more
Enjoy upscale modern transportation with large panoramic windows, perfect for safe wildlife viewing and photography.
Have a personalized experience in a capped-group

What's Included

Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
Expert local guides
Hotel Pick ups in Banff

Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
To inquire about adding the Banff Gondola please contact Radventures before booking
Park Pass

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Banff National Park (Pass By)

Mount Norquay Road

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Minnewanka

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoodoos Trail

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Surprise Corner

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow Falls

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Evagelia_B

This tour is a must do if you are in Banff! We had Taylor as our guide and he was great. He mentioned he’s been doing tours for over a decade and with the amount of knowledge he had it was clear! This tour takes you to a few different locations in search of wildlife, but you get to enjoy the views as well. Some of the highlights were Bow Falls and the Norquay outlook. When it comes to wildlife we saw a coyote in a field and over 60 elk!! It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. This tour was unforgettable and something I recommend to anyone who is in town!

Reviews

4.7

based on 742 reviews

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Tyler was a great guide....

Keith_B, Apr 2026

Tyler was a great guide. Unfortunately there wasn’t a lot of wildlife activity and the weather wasn’t optimal, but he made the best of it and made for an informative and enjoyable tour.

Wildlife Tour in Banff in April

Teresa_M, Apr 2026

We went to a lot of places surrounding the area of Banff. Our guide, Tyler, was very knowledgable and friendly. We had plenty of time to take pictures and explore each area before we went onto the next area.. Another highlight was getting hot chocolate because it was a cool day. We did not expect that on the tour and it was a very pleasant surprise. It was good value for the money we spent on the tour.

INCREDIBLE guide and animals

Juliana_W, Mar 2026

Nolan was an amazing tour...

Staci, Jan 2026

Nolan was an amazing tour guide. You could tell he really enjoyed his job! Nothing felt rushed and he was very explanatory and enthusiastic.

Great tour, worth the try!

Mind_J, Dec 2025

Amazing guide, very insightful and friendly. The scenery was amazing. We were able to see many elk and spot a few deer along the ride. Lake Minnewanka was breathtakingly beautiful.

Highly recommend

Mark_C, Dec 2025

Our tour guide Lubo was great! We saw so much wildlife! he brought us to a variety of locations that I would not have known where to start. He was also very knowledgeable about the history of Banff, as well as geographical and historical facts I was not aware of previously. Everything was as advertised and more. Not only that, we were running late to bus/flight and he graciously gave us a ride to our alternate destination after the wonderful tour was complete. 10/10 would highly recommend

Charlie was a great tour...

Lucy_J, Dec 2025

Charlie was a great tour guide. It was a lovely group and my favourite activity in Banff. If you like wildlife this tour is for you!

Great way to see Banff and wildlife!

Julie_L, Nov 2025

This was a fantastic experience and would recommend if you’re heading to Banff. Our guide Tyler was awesome - he knew so much about the area and the wildlife which was a real hit for my husband and me. We saw Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer and Elk on our excursion which was a highlight for us. While some people suggest you could just drive the route and save the money - I could not disagree more! It was special to be able to both enjoy the scenery and relax instead of one person constantly worrying about navigation. This is definitely the way to do these landmarks!

Wildlife tour

John_G, Nov 2025

Absolutely outstanding! Visited places we would never have known existed. Tour guide, the best - fun, friendly, knowledgeable & a good driver.

We had a wonderful time....

Mitchell_W, Nov 2025

Banff Wildlife Tour

Tommy_S, Oct 2025

Radventure put on a great day!!! Thank you Gini. You were a superb and gracious host!! Banff Wildlife is alive and well. See pics. The Viator group delivered a superb trip again. Thank you!! A+++

Very informative tour...

Alice_E, Oct 2025

Very informative tour guide! Enjoyed seeing the elk herd on the golf course. Was great that the guide offered to take pictures of us at every stop.

A must do tour- request Taylor as your guide!

Evagelia_B, Oct 2025

Overpriced - You can drive yourself to these spots.

Courtney_P, Oct 2025

While we did see elk, a fox and mountain goats, the experience was not A+. The driver was nice but only shared a little bit about the area. He would start talking, then bite his nails for awhile and theb talk again. There was no hot chocolate, there was no offer of water (we had to ask) and the tour itself wasnt worth what we paid for. We drove to two lakes and then saw wildlife on a golf course. All in all, we could have saved the money and drove to these places ourselves very easily. There wasnt anything that stood out as extra special where i would tell other people you 100% need to pay for this experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I’m glad to hear you were able to see elk, a fox, and big horn sheep during your tour, which is a really rare combination to spot in one day, I’m sorry to hear that the experience didn’t feel as special or engaging as you had hoped. Our guides aim to create an informative and enjoyable experience at every stop, so I appreciate your comments about the commentary and overall delivery. I’ll be passing this along to our team to make sure we’re maintaining the level of enthusiasm and storytelling our guests expect. All of the stops on this tour are outlined in the full itinerary on our website and third party booking pages, and the hot drinks mentioned in the description are offered during the winter season only, as noted in description. I can understand how it would have been disappointing to expect that inclusion outside of the colder months. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your honest thoughts. Your feedback helps us continue improving, and while it sounds like the wildlife sightings were a highlight, I’m sorry the overall experience didn’t feel as memorable as you’d hoped.

Well run tour. I saw 15...

Galen_B, Sep 2025

Well run tour. I saw 15 elk and 2 deer. Since the guide knew where the animals hang out , it saved a lot of driving time trying to find them yourself.

Brilliant Evening

Samantha_E, Sep 2025

Great evening. Visited some spots in and around Banff that we wouldn't have missed. We thought we weren't going to see any wildlife until the last 45 minutes where we saw alot of Elk. Which in itself made it very worth it. Our tour guide Ollie was brilliant, very informative and helpful.

You won’t want to miss this!

Susan_A, Sep 2025

What a great time! We saw elk, and deer! Lubo was a great guide with many stories and facts about the area. We both thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. Thanks to Lubo we learned a lot, too.

Well worth taking

Louise_C, Sep 2025

Dan was so very good. Very friendly, amusing and so knowledgeable about everything on the tour. The sights were breathtaking, elk were just majestic. Highly recommend but ask for Dan to make it the best

Beautiful Banff and Wildlife

Brenda_H, Sep 2025

We had a great trip and Nolan our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and this area of Canada. We saw a deer and some Elk and areas around Banff that I was not expecting too, so was a lovely surprise.

Not at all what was advertised and sold.

Brett, Sep 2025

This was not a wildlife tour. We looped around Banff and stopped at some scenic places. I was very disappointed. We never even remotely saw any wildlife. Very poor tour!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Brett, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. While wildlife is always unpredictable and sightings can never be guaranteed, we typically see animals on around 95% of these tours, which makes it especially disappointing to hear that you didn’t encounter any on your trip. We understand how frustrating that must have been, particularly since this tour is designed to showcase both Banff’s wildlife and its scenic highlights. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll be reviewing how we communicate the nature of this tour to ensure expectations are clearer. We do hope that, despite the lack of wildlife sightings, the beautiful scenery and your guide’s efforts provided some value to your time with us. We strive for 5 star service on every adventure we take, so thank you for the feedback on how we can improve moving forward. If you feel there is anything else we could have done, please reach out to us at yourpals@radventurescanada.com or +1 403 493 9556 so we can touch base. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another adventure in the future, and we'll do our best to ensure that your expectations align with the experiences we provide.

Great time. Very...

davidblaircollins, Sep 2025

Great time. Very interesting. Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Would seek him out for a future tour.

A bit disappointed

Debbie_B, Sep 2025

Wasn’t too bad but possibly a bit misleading as seemed more focused on sights rather than wildlife sightings.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Debbie, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry the Banff Highlights & Wildlife tour didn't live up to your expectations. We have a variety of incredible sightseeing stops on this tour, all outlined in our itinerary. We’re truly sorry if this wasn't made clear in the descriptions, and we appreciate your feedback to help us improve. We strive for 5 star service on every adventure we take, so thank you for the feedback on how we can improve moving forward. If you feel there is anything else we could have done, please reach out to us at yourpals@radventurescanada.com or +1 403 493 9556 so we can touch base. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another adventure in the future, and we'll do our best to ensure that your expectations align with the experiences we provide.

What a wonderful...

Jodi_A, Sep 2025

What a wonderful experience - Ollie knew so many fact about the wildlife and area. He told us many interesting stories about the park that made our tour so enjoyable!

The wildlife tour was...

Guy_H, Sep 2025

The wildlife tour was great! We went to several locations and saw several animals including bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Our guide Ollie was excellent!

Perfect way to experience Banff

Robert_C, Aug 2025

Although we only saw big horn sheep, our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the area and saw so many geographical sights.

Great Tour, Support Small & Local Business!

Tracy_K, Aug 2025

Great tour with guide Cam. Interesting stories and friendly and accommodating. We saw some wildlife and a stunning sunset. (Wish we could have drove by Lake Minnewanka and had more time at our last stop to enjoy the view.)

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for supporting a local business and for sharing your experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed your evening with Cam — he’ll be happy to know you appreciated his stories and guiding style. It’s wonderful that you were able to see some wildlife and a stunning sunset. We hear your feedback about Lake Minnewanka and having more time at the final stop. The timing at each location does depend a bit on how the day flows and how long earlier stops take, but we’ll keep your comments in mind as we continue to fine-tune the tour. Thanks again for joining us!

Excellent Tour!

Martie_P, Aug 2025

Fabulous tour! Liam was an amaing guide! Didn't see any wildlife but the sites/scenic stops were amazing! Liam was really knowledgeable! Definitely recommend

Fun efficient way to see Banff

Jasmine_C, Aug 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Although we were unlucky with the wildlife, Liam our tour guide was amazing. He was funny, told entertaining stories and was beyond knowledgeable about the Banff history and facts. He made the tour so much fun and took us to all the breathtaking lookouts around Banff. We wouldn’t have been able to hit all these locations as quickly and learned so much on our own. Even my kids aged 8, 10 and 12 loved it!