• Banff National Park - An expert local guide will customize the itinerary for each tour.

Every day, connections are made with other tour operators and Banff locals to gather information about recent wildlife sightings and consider seasonal weather conditions and large tour company schedules to ensure the best, most authentic experience without the crowds!

The destinations listed below are just some of the incredible stops on this tour.

• Mount Norquay Road - Ascend Mount Norquay, home to Banff’s first ski resort, and visit a favorite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the majestic mountains surrounding it.
• Lake Minnewanka - Keep an eye out for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, foxes, and other wildlife as the tour travels deep into Banff National Park to explore the deep blue glacially fed lakes of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake.
• Hoodoos Trail - Enjoy a short walk to one of Banff National Park’s red chair destinations with breathtaking views of the Hoodoos and the Canadian Rockies sprawling across the Bow Valley.
• Surprise Corner - Look through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!
• Bow Falls - Visit the stunning Bow Falls, known for the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film “River of No Return.”

• Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
• Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
• Hotel Pick ups in Banff
• Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
• Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
• Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)
• Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
• Expert local guides

• Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
• To inquire about adding the Banff Gondola please contact Radventures before booking
• Park Pass

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.

• Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.