Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Water refills (please BYO water bottle)

Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!

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

Pick up from Banff hotels (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)

Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)

To inquire about adding the Banff Gondola please contact Radventures before booking

Park Pass

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Summer

Winter

Reviews

4.67

502 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

421

Very good experience!
Kirk W,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Flossie did a very nice job directing this outing. We did the tour in a van. The size of the van was adequate for the number of passengers. She stopped several times to allow people to take pictures of various sites. When we saw wildlife, which was fairly frequently, she took whatever time was needed to give everyone time to watch/take pictures. We saw elk (including a calf that wasn’t very old), bighorn sheep, coyote, and mule deer during the tour. It was actually the most variety of wildlife that we saw during our entire trip in western Canada. Overall, we were happy to have booked this tour, and pleased with Flossie’s work.
We had a great tour! We...
Brandon B,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great tour! We got to see a bear and the places we stopped were breathtaking ! The tour guide was so amazing she was very knowledgable!
Great tour
Alan F,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent tour of the area with some great photo opportunities. Liam was our friendly and helpful driver with loads of info and stories. We were fortunate to see a good mix of animals, but of course it is never guaranteed. Well worth it either way.
Wonderful guide
Kathleen S,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Bee was a fantastic guide with lots of knowledge and laughter for everyone! However, I do feel the tour name is misleading since it really does not seek out wildlife and that was a disappointment to me.
Saw Big Horned Sheep and Elk
John M,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Clem was very friendly and we want her mom not to worry about her. She was very informative and did a great job!