Keep your camera handy as you visit spectacular viewpoints, landmarks, and historic places around Banff. Experience the perfect introduction to the area and its wildlife as you look out for elk, sheep, and deer in their natural habitat.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 - 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Visit the must-see places in Banff National Park in all its beauty
See Lake Minnewanka, the Bow Falls, and the famous Banff Springs Hotel
Keep an eye out for wildlife such as elk, deer, and bighorn sheep
Travel with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide

Full description

Get ready to explore the best of Banff, as you discover the history of the Bow Valley. Be picked up from your hotel in a modern minibus by your guide, and start your 3-hour experience. Learn about local wildlife while you keep watch for elk, deer, and bighorn sheep. Visit Bow Falls, where many iconic movies from the 1950s were filmed. See the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the Castle of the Rockies. Stop at Lake Minnewanka, and learn the importance of wildlife management practices from your expert guide. Be amazed by iconic views from Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos Lookout. There will be plenty of stops along the route for you to enjoy the sights, snap photos, and walk to incredible viewpoints. At the end of your tour you'll be dropped off back in Banff.

Includes

3-hour tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff (available on request)
Guide
Maple cookie
Hot chocolate

Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Wait at the public bus parking spot located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave. Your guide will be there within the 15-minute pickup window.

Open in Google Maps ⟶

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour takes place in a group with no more than 24 guests.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5

Sort by:

King Family from Edmonton! We had a wonderful experience . Of course the views were amazing, It’s Banff! But the cherry on top was our Guide named JEFF. I can’t say enough food things about him. He was not only professional and on time. He was extremely friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. He made the trip that much better!! He was also a very good driver :) Thank you Jeff for a great experience :)

April 9, 2021

July 29, 2022

July 9, 2022

Banff: Wildlife and Sightseeing Minibus Tour

Banff: Wildlife and Sightseeing Minibus Tour

About this activity

Experience

Select participants and date

Overall rating

Review summary

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating: