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  • Edmonton, Canada

Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission

  • 4 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
7 stops
4 hrs duration

Stop at: 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.

Stop at: Mount Norquay Road

15 min

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.

Stop at: Lake Minnewanka

30 min

Keep your eyes peeled for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, foxes & other wildlife as we travel deep into Banff National Park to explore the deep blue glacially fed lakes of Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake.

Stop at: Hoodoos Trail

20 min

Take a short walk to one of Banff National Parks red chair destinations with epic views of the Hoodoo's and the Canadian Rockies as they sprawl across the Bow Valley

Stop at: Surprise Corner

15 min

Gaze through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain through to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!

Stop at: Bow Falls

15 min

Visit the incredible Bow Falls, home to the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return".

Stop at: Banff Gondola

60 min Admission included

Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for sweeping 360° alpine views.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
  • Hotel pick-up in Banff
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
  • Banff Gondola Admission & Expert local guides
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
  • Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
  • Park Pass

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

Peaks Hotel & Suites 218 Lynx Street, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1K5 Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 1:05 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:35 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:35 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:35 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:35 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 3:05 PM Please meet at the front of the hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection 300 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 1:10 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:40 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:40 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:40 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:40 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 3:10 PM Please meet at the front of the hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Banff Train Station 327 Railway Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1A1 Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 1:00 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:30 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:30 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:30 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:30 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 3:00 PM Please meet in the Bus Zone on Elk St, next to the Banff sign. Pick-up times varies. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time.
Moose Hotel & Suites 345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 12:55 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:25 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:25 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:25 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:25 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 2:55 PM Meet at the front of your Banff Ave hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Fairmont Banff Springs 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1J4 Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 1:15 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:45 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:45 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:45 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:45 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 3:15 PM Please meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time.
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa 521 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1H8 Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 12:55 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:20 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:20 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:20 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:20 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 2:50 PM Meet at the front of your Banff Ave hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.
Canalta Lodge 545 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1B5 Pick-up times by date: Oct 13–Apr 30: 12:55 PM May 1–Jun 30: 4:20 PM Jul 1–Jul 31: 5:20 PM Aug 1–Aug 31: 4:20 PM Sep 1–Sep 30: 3:20 PM Oct 1–Oct 12: 2:50 PM Meet at the front of your Banff Ave hotel. Pick-up varies by date/hotel. Tour start time is NOT pick-up time. Be ready 5 min early.

One of these locations will be where the tour ends. Your booking confirmation will have the details.

Start time:

1:00 PM

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

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

11 total reviews

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