• 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 & big bus tour company schedules to ensure the best, most authentic experience without the crowds!

The destinations listed below are just some of the amazing 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 surrounding majestic mountains.
• 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 & Two Jack Lake.
• Hoodoos Trail - Enjoy a short walk to one of Banff National Park’s red chair destinations with stunning 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 incredible Bow Falls, known for the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film “River of No Return.”
• Banff Gondola - Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking 360° alpine views.

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

• Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
• Park Pass
• Pick up from Banff hotels (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)

Join Banff’s premier tour operator for an adventure along backroads rich with wildlife, and discover Banff’s most stunning viewpoints and hidden gems.

During the tour, be captivated by local stories and the intriguing history of Banff’s indigenous and European heritage, along with interesting facts about the local wildlife. The journey takes you through Banff’s backroads, navigating forests, mountain passes, and wildlife corridors inhabited by bears, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, lynx, cougars, coyotes, foxes, deer, and more.

With small group sizes and a tour vehicle designed for access, combined with the expert knowledge of local guides, wildlife sightings occur on 95% of the daily summer tours.

• 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.