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 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.
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
Winter
Summer
Reviews
703 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Horrible experience
P3558MRdanielles,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I had a very frustrating experience. The company contacted me a day before the scheduled tour to tell me it was canceled and they could rebook or refund me. I chose to rebook, drove 2 hrs out of my way to do this tour after reworking my entire day and they left without me! I tried messaging and texting them 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time to figure out where the pickup was and didn’t get a response until after they had already left. Negative stars!!
The best guide!
528glenj,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do adventure! The best guide we’ve had (Nolan)! Great knowledge of the area and wildlife! We saw mule deer, elk, mountain goats and waterfowl! You’d be missing a great value!
Great way to see Banff and wildlife!
Julie L,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!
Amazing Wildlife experience
H2396WDpaulinek,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour with the hope to see some more of what Canadas Wildlife has to offer and it was more then worth it. We saw an Elk and some mountain sheep and our guide Taylor showed us around a bunch of nice places aroubd banff. Hr has so many interesting facts and stories to tell, be it the survival skills of "The Boss" (the boss male bear in Banff), generell facts about the country or whatever. It was all very interesting and enjoyable to listen 😄
Banff tour and wildlife
Trail632011,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and Taylor our tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and fun. He was happy to chat and answer questions, and he made us all a perfect hot chocolate!
If you’re visiting Banff, don’t miss this tour.
christiansU8513BP,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best things we did during our time in Canada. Rae was so knowledgeable, kind, and fun to talk to. My fiancée and I had just gotten engaged hours prior and were the only people on the tour. I will absolutely recommend this tour and Rae to anyone I know visiting Canada.
Great way to explore Banff without driving
davidtX8696ZV,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined Gini’s wildlife tour in late November and really enjoyed it. There were only three of us plus Gini, so it felt very personal and relaxed. We saw elk and deer, and Gini took us to almost every accessible spot around Banff while sharing lots of local history and stories. The tour lasted about three hours in a comfortable van — perfect for someone who doesn’t drive but still wants to explore the area. Highly recommend if you want a fun and informative way to see Banff’s wildlife and scenery.
Wildlife tour
John G,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely outstanding! Visited places we would never have known existed. Tour guide, the best - fun, friendly, knowledgeable & a good driver.
Great tour of Banff
692cortneyh,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the stops around Banff, we had such great photo opportunities. Rae was super nice and took great care of all of us on the tour. We also had the chance to see quite a bit of wildlife, which was pretty magical. Overall a great tour!
We had a wonderful time....
Mitchell W,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
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