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Banff and surrounding area
Nice trip seeing beautiful sights around Banff. Recommend this 3+ hour tour for all visiting Banff. We saw Elk, longhorn sheep , waterfalls and other structures and mountainscapes! Great trip
Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Banff, Canada
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 226 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Discover Banff Tours
Description
Uncover the secrets of the historic mountain town of Banff with a local guide leading the way as you gaze at stunning views and visit key landmarks. This morning journey takes you to some of the best sightseeing viewpoints including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka and the “oh wow!” view at Surprise Corner of the 'Castle in the Rockies'. Keep in mind that some stops could be closed pending the season. Plus, enjoy hot chocolate (in winter) or water (in summer) and maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. It's a complete orientation to Banff and a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning! This tour is the perfect introduction to Banff as you hear stories about the local history and animals, while keeping your eyes out for local wildlife.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lake Minnewanka
Visit Lake Minnewanka, Banff's largest lake, and hear stories about the underwater ghost town.
Bow Falls
See Bow Falls roaring rapids, as water crashes over ancient limestone creating a spectacle of sound and sight. These falls were featured in several classic Hollywood films of the 1950s including 'River of No Return' with Marilyn Monroe.
Surprise Corner
This viewpoint gives an iconic view of the “Castle Of The Rockies” against the backdrop of Sulphur Mountain with the majestic Bow River in the foreground.
Hoodoos Trail
Learn about the hoodoos from your guide as you look out over this impressive viewpoint.
Bankhead Ghost Town
(Summer only) Learn about an abandoned mining town and relic of Banff’s industrial past at this scenic stop.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel
Maple cookie snack, fresh water, hot chocolate (winter)
Hands on interpretive tools
Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
Not included
Optional gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior. Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:55 AM Canalta Lodge at 8:00 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 8:01 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 8:02 AM Red Carpet Inn at 8:03 AM Douglas Fir at 8:06 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 8:10 AM Banff Park Lodge at 8:11 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 8:12 AM Rimrock Resort at 8:20 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 8:25 AM Banff Train Station at 8:30 AM Juniper Hotel at 8:35 AM If no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 8:12 AM.
Traveller Ratings
4.6
226 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour take?
Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Banff experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior. Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:55 AM Canalta Lodge at 8:00 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 8:01 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 8:02 AM Red Carpet Inn at 8:03 AM Douglas Fir at 8:06 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 8:10 AM Banff Park Lodge at 8:11 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 8:12 AM Rimrock Resort at 8:20 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 8:25 AM Banff Train Station at 8:30 AM Juniper Hotel at 8:35 AM If no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 8:12 AM. Pickup points include Red Carpet Inn, Fairmont Banff Springs.
What languages is Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Banff and its Wildlife - Year Round Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 226 verified reviews; it is run by Discover Banff Tours.
Reviews(226)
J
Perfect way to see Banff
Perfect tour. Great weather. Great guide. Great stop offs
7
An incredible tour
Excellent day out the tour guide was phenomenal very knowledgeable and a great pleasure to talk to even went to the a few places she recommended wod definitely go again 😀
C
Great Banff taster trip
We had a great tour with Neil, our very knowledgeable guide. He told us all about the natural and human history of the Banff area with a touch of humour which made the day very enjoyable. We managed to fit in lots of different places in the area around Banff with short hops, enough to get photos and find out more about where we were.
A
Beautiful scenery with an amazing guide!
We had a wonderful morning on our tour with Anick. She was so friendly, knowledgeable & a fun guide. We saw some beautiful places and some wildlife and it was a very relaxing and fun trip. A huge thank you to Anick, you are an amazing guide!
N
Banff highlights and history with a local guide, very interesting!
We went on this tour with Neil and he was very personable and informative. Plus a very helpful volunteer photographer. We had a wonderful time. This is more about the history and highlights of Banff and surrounds. We did see some elk in the distance. But this suited us perfectly as we’ve already been lucky to see wildlife so the local sights and information were just what we were after.
8
Amazing experience
We had a wonderful experience on our Banff tour! Our guide Buffy was very friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything in detail throughout the tour. She made the experience enjoyable and informative, and we really appreciated her helpfulness and professionalism. I would definitely recommend her to anyone visiting Banff and would be happy to book another tour with her in the future!
C
Much more than expected.
Absolutely fabulous informative, interactive and enlightening trip with Emma. We were encouraged to pool all our eyes and managed to see black bears, elks, and deer. The places visited were very beautiful and the coach was comfortable and had great visibility. Fully recommend. Would be helpful to know it’s a big blue bus beforehand.
N
Banff wildlife tour
Super experience doing this tour, Gabriel was a very informative guide, very engaging. Areas visited were fantastic, saw lots of wildlife.
N
Wild life safari is a scam
We felted that Discover tours are a scam. We booked a private evening wildlife safari tour on their website, which was priced per person. For 5 people we paid 688 CAD. Our sone got sick on that day so we called them & were advised to send a doctor's note for refund for one person. When we send the note, we got email stating that charges are per vehicle which does not say anywhere in website. They did not refund us for sick person Also before start of the tour guide guaranteed will see wild animals & all we saw was two squirrels. I would not recommend any wildlife tours in Banff. They take heavy traffic road & are not allowed to stop even if you spot something. Hardly any bear or wildlife would go near traffic & on road. They charge high & you get to see nothing
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