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Experience amazing sunsets and stargazing in Banff National Park! Watch the mountains transform into a night wonderland with a chance to see shooting stars and Northern Lights. Don't forget your camera and tripod. Experience the Rocky Mountains at night on this fun and unique tour!
Headlamps Included!
Explore Banff National Park like never before! Explore the night safely with one of our professional guides.
The tour departure time changes seasonally you will be contact 8-24hrs prior via Viator Message if there is a change in departure time. We depart around sunset seasonally.
Max group size per tour is 20 passengers.
Large Groups (over 10) can contact us directly for group pricing.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour departure time changes seasonally you will be contact 8-24hrs prior via Viator Message if there is a change in departure time. We depart around sunset seasonally.
Outdoor footwear is required. Trails are used by horse and human. Rated Easy: Walking Distance 5km / 3.5mi.
This tour departs if partially cloudy. Refunds offered up to departure time for any extreme weather events Cold/Rain/Snow.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional Certified Guide
Ice Cleats Included *when required
Headlamps and Lanterns Included
Operated by Banff & Canmore Tours
108 reviews
michelle d,
Feb 19, 2025
Great tour. Jacob was an awesome leader. We lucked out and had ideal conditions to see lots of stars on a perfectly clear night. Such a unique experience.
Lara M,
Feb 12, 2025
Awesome tour Amazing photo location Definitely recommended going during the winter crystal clear skies Guide will contact you to reschedule for best experience possible
Amie L,
Feb 6, 2025
Fantastic experience. Jacob, the guide is very knowledgeable and really friendly. Our original tour was rescheduled due to cloud, however the cloud reappeared the next night. The tour was still really enjoyable. We were able to book onto another tour for no additional charge so we could try again another day in our trip.
Lisa B,
Feb 2, 2025
We had an excellent time on this excursion! Although our guide, Jacob, can’t control the weather, he was very knowledgeable, engaging, and funny (if you like puns and dad jokes, which we do). The walk is on a dark sky preserve (for animal migration, not viewing), so it’s truly a great opportunity to see the night sky. As you’ll expect, walking is involved (maybe 3 miles total, consistent with the description). The terrain was flat and easy. Headlamps are provided, and for part of the tour we turned ours off to see the sky better. We were lucky to have a very clear night and were able to see Saturn, Venus, and the Milky Way! Our guide took the time to show us how to use night mode for long exposure pictures on our iPhones, which made for some outstanding images. Not only did we have a lot of fun, but this is a great way to get away from the concrete and into the woods and nature around Banff. Highly recommend this.
Chingmin C,
Jan 28, 2025
My family and I had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour! It was incredibly well-organized and professional. We explored so much, and the legends of the forest were absolutely captivating! The weather was perfect, and the night sky was filled with countless breathtaking stars—it was pure magic! We are beyond grateful for this unforgettable experience!