Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 933 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure worth booking?
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure is a 3-hour experience in Banff, Canada, from $139 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 933 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (933)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $139 per person
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 h
What you get
- Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat – winter only
- A dusk tour, timed to skip the crowds and improve your odds of spotting wildlife
- Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
- Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat – winter only
- A dusk tour, timed to skip the crowds and improve your odds of spotting wildlife
- Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
- Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
- Expert local guides
Not included
- Guide gratuities (optional)
- To inquire about adding the Banff Gondola, contact us before booking.
What you'll see and do
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.
Pass by without stopping
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.
15 minutes here
Lake Minnewanka
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.
30 minutes here
Hoodoos Trail
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
20 minutes here
Surprise Corner
Gaze through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain through to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!
15 minutes here
Bow Falls
Visit the incredible Bow Falls, home to the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return".
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times (15 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:45pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:45pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:45pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:45pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:15pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:15pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:15pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times (10 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:40pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:40pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:40pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:40pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:10pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:10pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:10pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times (5 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:35pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:35pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:35pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:35pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:05pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:05pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:05pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times (tour start time): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:30pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:30pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:30pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:30pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:00pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:00pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:00pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times: Summer (5 min before tour start): May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:25pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:25pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:25pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:25pm Sept. 16 – 30: 4:55pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:55pm Winter (5 min before tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times: Summer (10 min before tour start): May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:20pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:20pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:20pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:20pm Sept. 16 – 30: 4:50pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:50pm Winter (5 min before tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Pickup times: Summer (10 min before tour start): May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:20pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:20pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:20pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:20pm Sept. 16 – 30: 4:50pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:50pm Winter (5 min before tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Pickup times (15 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:45pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:45pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:45pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:45pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:15pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:15pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:15pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Pickup times (10 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:40pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:40pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:40pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:40pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:10pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:10pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:10pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Pickup times (5 min after tour start): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:35pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:35pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:35pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:35pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:05pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:05pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:05pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Pickup times (tour start time): Summer: May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:30pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:30pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:30pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:30pm Sept. 16 – 30: 5:00pm Oct. 1 – 12: 4:00pm Winter: Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 2:00pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Pickup times: Summer (5 min before tour start): May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:25pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:25pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:25pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:25pm Sept. 16 – 30: 4:55pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:55pm Winter (5 min before tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Pickup times: Summer (10 min before tour start): May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:20pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:20pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:20pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:20pm Sept. 16 – 30: 4:50pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:50pm Winter (5 min before tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Pickup times: Summer (10 min before tour start): May 1 – Jun. 31: 5:20pm Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 6:20pm Aug. 1 – 31: 5:20pm Sept. 1 – 15: 5:20pm Sept. 16 – 30: 4:50pm Oct. 1 – 12: 3:50pm Winter (5 min before tour start): Oct. 13 – Apr. 30: 1:55pm Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Radventures
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
- Call 4034939556 for any questions.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 8+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $139 to $169
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 327
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Radventures, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.4.
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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Banff.
How much does Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure cost?
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Prices start at $139 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Banff usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Banff is not rushed.
Is Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 933 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Banff, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 8. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure?
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Around 327 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Banff can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Banff and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Banff within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Banff?
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On Outty we rank every Banff experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour, Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus, ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Banff?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Banff?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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