Banff Sunset Wildlife Tour: Spot Bears, Elk & Bighorn
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Highway 40 isn't on the regular Banff tour map. It's a quiet road south of the park where the Rockies open into wildlife corridors, traffic thins to almost nothing, and bears, elk, and bighorn move freely through their territory. As golden hour settles in, your specialist guide takes you exactly where the animals are.
Over 4 hours, you'll cover the pullouts and meadows your guide has spent seasons learning — the places that consistently produce sightings when the light turns warm. Hotel pickup from Banff and Canmore is included, along with hot drinks and snacks from the Banff bakery.
Your guide is trained in wildlife safety, ethical viewing distances, and Parks Canada protocols. Bring warm layers — temperatures drop fast after sunset. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. All ages welcome.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Banff National Park
Canada's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, framing the start of your tour from your Banff or Canmore hotel pickup.
Bow Valley Provincial Park
The wide glacial valley between Banff and Canmore, with the Bow River winding beneath towering Rocky Mountain peaks.
What‘s Included
Wildlife viewing guide / sightings log
Bottled water
4-hour wildlife viewing tour with a specialist guide
Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off (Banff & Canmore)
All park access and conservation fees
Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Options
SUMMER
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely recommend this trip
Koltyn P,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ivan was the best! He made sure I was being taken care of, and the views & experiences were just so good. Definitely recommend!
The BEST Tour Guide Experience
Oliver G,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing experience on the tour with Ivan as the guide! I saw Banff Town, Bow Falls, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake. I can’t wait to visit the Rockies 10/10!!
Best Bang For Your Buck
Ryin N,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the most amazing time on the tour, especially with Ivan as the guide. He was professional, fun, and most importantly extremely knowledgeable about all the areas. Such a beautiful area I can’t wait to go do the full tour someday! Can’t recommend this enough.
Great experience. The...
Amara S,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. The guide, Ivan, made the tour fun and informative. Was really fun and I learned lots about the Rockies. Many thanks from the US!
Amazing experience
Arshia T,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing experience on the tour with Ivan as the guide! He’s friendly, respectful and utmost professional. I saw Banff Town, Bow Falls, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
Great time!
twtb92xntr,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was beautiful and the guide (Ivan) pointed out some amazing facts about the Rockies and surrounding areas. The instructions were very straight forward. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Best trip ever
Matthew Z,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very fun and professional. Best experience I’ve had in a while. Very kind and friendly. I would book again!!
Markus:...
Markus H,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was awesome. The views of the Rockies were stunning! Ivan was a great guide, very engaging and informative. I liked how it wasn’t just facts but actual stories about Banff and the surrounding areas. You can tell there’s real passion behind it, I’d highly recommend this tour.
Amazing experience...
Dante C,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience overall. The tour was engaging, well-paced, and full of great insights that really brought Banff National Park to life. The scenery was stunning, and it was clear a lot of care and knowledge went into every part of it. Highly recommend to anyone interested in exploring Banff.
Such a cool experience...
Stefan H,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a cool experience overall. Ivan clearly knows Banff inside and out. Loved hearing about the early history mixed in with the scenery. Made the Rockies feel alive not just beautiful. I didn’t expect to learn this much about Banff National Park. The stories about how the park was formed and the people who explored it were my favorite part. Really well explained and easy to follow.
From CA$99.00
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