Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore with Banff's top-rated tour operator down backroads teeming with wildlife, plus the 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 the 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 the small group and tour vehicle size, the access to areas of Banff that we have and the expert local guides insider knowledge, we see wildlife on 95% of the daily summer departures.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
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
Banff Gondola Admission & Expert local guides
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
Park Pass
Pick up from Banff hotels (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
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
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Tour and The Very Best Tour Guide.
Ctataryn,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, B, was knowledgeable, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable. We saw longhorn sheep, elk and yes, an Alpaca. I know wild, huh? I think our group was stunned! I also appreciated that B never rushed us. Thank you so much B for being a great tour guide! While in Banff we took numerous tours, but this was by far the very best! I would not hesitate to recommend Radventures and especially B.
Excellent
Curiosity04732087707,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bee was a wonderful guide. She was informative about the area. We did see some wildlife - big horn sheep and an elk. Also happened to see an alpaca drive by in a car. Very good experience.
Great tour
tombN1750UQ,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour ended up being quite small, three, so Charles, our guide, was able to give us very personalized attention. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs and wants. The lakes, Two Jack and Minnewanka, were absolutely beautiful and with our small group, we didn’t have to hurry. We saw two bighorn sheep and Charles turned around the van so we could get some pictures. Charles was a great guide all round. I highly recommend Radventures for your guided tours around the Banff area.
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