BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 10 most popular banff highlights sightseeing tours around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
A 3-hour small-group Banff wildlife tour at dusk with a capped group, panoramic minibus, and smart stop choices around Lake Minnewanka.
“Nolan was an amazing tour guide. You could tell he really enjoyed his job! Nothing felt rushed and he was very explanatory and enthusiastic.”
Guided half-day from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with Fairmont Château time, glacier and Ten Peaks views, and hotel pickup.
Banff in one day: 8 iconic stops with pickup, 12-seat comfort, and winter swaps for Moraine closures. Tickets included.
“My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour! Rahul was such a fantastic and friendly tour guide, and he timed the stops perfectly to where we missed the largest influx of crowds and still managed to have plenty of time at each stop. I wanted to cover as many of the major…”
Dusk wildlife tour from Banff with big-window comfort, quick photo stops, and chances to spot bears, elk, bighorn sheep, plus hot drinks.
Ride Banff’s Sunshine Gondola and Standish Chairlift with one ticket, then hike Sunshine Village for big mountain views and possible wildlife.
Banff Sunshine Village gondola plus Mount Standish chairlift. UNESCO Rockies views, 360 deck panoramas, and easy high-meadow hikes.
“Beautiful views and trails. Make sure to wear in layers due to high altitude and unpredictable weather.”
A 3.5-hour Banff minibus tour with Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and Banff Springs Hotel, plus wildlife-spotting and local guide tips.
Small-group Icefields Parkway tour from Banff with glacier walks, Peyto Lake views, Bow Lake photos, and local guide insight in 8 hours.
“A great tour. Ginny was a wonderful guide. Some of the prettiest parts we saw in Canada. Somewhat disappointed that my attempt to arrange hotel pickup and lunches was unsuccessful and I ended up walking a long ways the night before to get our lunch and we ended up paying a taxi to get to…”
Guided Lake Louise from Banff with photo stops, Bow Valley Parkway wildlife drive, Fairmont Chateau views, and hot chocolate snack.
“Fantastic scenery with on the drive up and at Bow River, Lake Louise and a few other stops. Although rain and low clouds obscured some of the beauty of the lake, Heidi our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and made trip. The bus was very clean and comfortable too”
Ride the Mt Norquay sightseeing chairlift above Banff for Mt Rundle views, possible wildlife sightings, and a lunch stop at Cliffhouse Bistro.
