BANFF · CANADIAN ROCKIES
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The 10 most popular banff wildlife & safari 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.
“This was not a wildlife tour. We looped around Banff and stopped at some scenic places. I was very disappointed. We never even remotely saw any wildlife. Very poor tour!!!”
A guided evening safari in Banff National Park at dusk, chasing elk, deer, and more with conservation stories and scenic Bow Valley views.
“This tour was great! Our tour guide was Lucy and she was spectacular!! She had incredible knowledge of the area and tied in each story/information to the area we were driving through. It was neat to learn so much we hadn’t known about Banff and its wildlife!”
Dusk wildlife tour from Banff with big-window comfort, quick photo stops, and chances to spot bears, elk, bighorn sheep, plus hot drinks.
“Our guide/driver Nolan was great. Very personable and knowledgeable. I’d take another tour with him.”
A 3-hour Banff morning tour with easy pickup, big scenery stops, and a wildlife-spotting chance from Lake Minnewanka to the Hoodoos.
“We arrived at the meeting place 10-15 minutes before the departure time, not seeing the smaller print saying to arrive essentially 20 minutes before departure. We couldn’t locate this group among all the other tour groups. I found out afterwards they tried to reach my cell unsuccessfully so they left at 8:22 without us even…”
Banff grizzly day trip with Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, and an up-close visit with Boo at Kicking Horse Resort.
A 3.5-hour Banff minibus tour with Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and Banff Springs Hotel, plus wildlife-spotting and local guide tips.
“We had a great time especially since it turned to be a private tour. We loved the drive and learning about the areas and history.”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a big canoe on a family wildlife tour with great guides, top Banff views, and a good chance at eagles and elk.
“Lovely canoe trip up the Bow River. Knowledgeable and friendly guide Jon. Picked out a bull elk on the bank”
Sunset at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise plus wildlife stops on Bow Valley Parkway. Small-group pickup from Banff Train Station, 5 hours.
“Guide was fun and very knowledgeable. Great tour with information provided by Taylor. Helpful and very nice guy. The lakes were both awesome and the entire tour was enjoyable and comfortable.”
Easy Bow River canoe wildlife spotting in Banff with expert guides, big-can oes comfort, and a calm 90-minute paddle.
“John, our guide, knew the history and fauna associated with the Bow River and told us many interesting stories along the way. The views from the water are breathtaking!”
Meet Boo the grizzly, ride into the Purcell Mountains by gondola, see Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake, then lunch and Golden Skybridge.
“The tour was well worth it. A great way to visit some key locations in the vicinity with just enough time to stop over in between in each area. A smaller group of 18-20 travelers makes this tour convenient. Our tour guide Jake was very informative, knowledgeable and personable. He was very skilled @ driving…”
