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 winter habitat.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- • It is recommended to wait in the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time • If staying at the Mount Royal, pickup will be from the bus parking area behind the hotel • If staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs, pickup will be from the motorcoach entrance
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the must-see places in Banff National Park in its winter beauty
- See Lake Minnewanka, the frozen 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 frozen 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
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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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.
