Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
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Explore with Banff's top-rated tour operator down backroads teeming with wildlife, plus our selection of Banff’s best viewpoints and secret spots.
Along the journey, you’ll be wowed by local tales and the fascinating history of Banff’s indigenous and European past as well as fun facts about our local wildlife, as we explore Banff’s backroads travelling through forests, mountain passes and wildlife corridors that bears, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, lynx, cougars, coyotes, foxes, deer and more call home.
Thanks to our small group and tour vehicle size, the access to areas of Banff that we have and our expert local guides insider knowledge, we see wildlife on 95% of our daily summer departures.
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
Call 4034939556 for any questions.
What To Expect
Banff National Park
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.
Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.
Options
Summer
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
Hotel Pick ups in Banff
Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
Expert local guides
Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
To inquire about adding the Banff Gondola please contact Radventures before booking
Park Pass
Pickup points
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue Banff Canada
Peaks Hotel and Suites
218 Lynx Street Banff Canada
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
521 Banff Avenue Banff Canada
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
300 Mountain Avenue Banff Canada
Canalta Lodge Banff
545 Banff Ave Banff Canada
Moose Hotel and Suites
345 Banff Avenue Banff Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
846 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful day in park and lakes
marykb2014,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ellie was great. You can tell she loves her job and the beauty of the park She was very knowledgeable
Great tour, many diverse animals, and would highly recommend.
Andy42036,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bee from Radventures was engaging and energetic. There were twelve family members on the tour and everyone was pleased. We saw Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, a Bighorn Sheep, and a Black Bear with three cubs…very entertaining! Also observed some beautiful parts of Banff.
Relax afternoon experience
richieo160,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide is very informative and fun character. We learned a lot. Thanks Max!
Max was fantastic and the trip was interesting
carolc146,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max the guide was fantastic and provided really interesting and relevant information that helped to understand the history and nature. He made the evening!
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Navigator59624428027,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max is really great tour guide
Wildlife plus History plus Tips - Great tour
639sameerj,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour that gives lot of good info including history of canadian rockies, canada and banff in general. They also take you to spots where there is a good chance of seeing elks, big horn sheep, bears (black and grizzly if lucky). Max is an awesome guide and highly recommend
Super fun and scenic trip around Banff
Sarah1216,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun experience for our family. We came as a large group, 12 people, and Radventures was able to accommodate us all in one comfy van. Our guide, Bee, was knowledgeable and funny and we loved our time with her. We saw a mama bear and her 3 cubs, big horn sheep, elk, and white tailed deer. In addition to the wildlife, we saw really incredible, scenic spots all around Banff. Great experience!
Excellent guide Liam and exceptional experience
Piers N,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liam had exceptional knowledge, he was engaging and throughly entertaining..! 5 stars and we will come back and use the same company next year.
Great experience!
marissamR3748YQ,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and our guide Marnie was amazing!
What a superb tour.
373billyw,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose the private Banff highlights and wildlife tour. We were picked up promptly by Liam in a very smart SUV and were regularly offered refreshments and comfort breaks throughout the 3 hour evening tour. Liam was an outstanding guide and really knows his subject. Whether our questions were about geology, weather or bears Liam provided detailed, easy to follow, answers as well as some extremely entertaining wildlife related stories. Overall this tour was definitely 5 out of 5 and Liam must surely be one of Banff’s top wildlife guides.
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