From Banff: Wildlife Viewing, Top Sights & Gondola Ticket
ID: GYG1053752-1620362
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Banff’s most iconic sights on this small-group morning tour, including wildlife viewing, a guided Banff Gondola ride, Bow Falls & Lake Minnewanka. Pickup from Banff Train Station.
Experience the best of Banff in one unforgettable half-day tour.
Join a small-group (max 12) tour designed to showcase the top highlights of Banff National Park, perfect for first-time visitors and wildlife lovers.
This tour blends epic mountain views, wildlife spotting, and the iconic Banff Gondola ride, all led by a passionate local guide. Capture panoramic views from Sulphur Mountain, see the power of Bow Falls, and visit the peaceful shores of Lake Minnewanka!
Travel in comfort aboard a modern sightseeing van with guaranteed window seats, live commentary, and curated stops that skip the crowds.
Wildlife sightings are common! Our start time increases the chances of spotting deer, elk, and more along scenic routes.
Meeting Point:
Banff Train Station – Public Parking Lot
Easy access by foot, bike, or shuttle. Free parking is available.
Tour Details:
Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Season: Available year-round, with different departure times
Who This Tour Is For:
- First-time visitors to Banff
- Nature lovers & photography fans
- Travellers seeking a high-quality small-group experience
Highlights
- Explore some of the best kept secrets in the Canadian Rockies
- Travel through wildlife corridors to likely see bears, elk, and bighorn sheep
- Ride the Banff Gondola with our guide to panoramic views from Sulphur Mountain
- Visit scenic landmarks including Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka
- Enjoy an activity where wildlife is spotted on 95% of tours
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bears usually hibernate between November and April
• The minimum recommended age for this tour is 12 years old. Guests 5 and under are unable to join our small group tours.
• The high alpine lakes of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake can remain frozen into early June
• This tour requires a minimum number of participants in order to run and in the event that the tour cannot run due to participant levels, you will be offered an opportunity to reschedule or you will receive a full refund
INCLUDED
- Banff Gondola admission (Sulphur Mountain)
- Local guides
- Spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
- Pickup and drop-off at Banff Train Station
- Water refills (BYO water bottle)
- Hot beverages like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate (from November-April)
- Dusk/sunset tour time
- Small group tour (maximum 12 guests)
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff
- Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
- Park Pass
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
