Banff Scenic Highlights & Wildlife Tour
Overview
Discover Banff National Park on a six-hour scenic tour with a local guide and a maximum of 13 guests. Visit Bow Falls, Hoodoos Viewpoint, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Mount Norquay Lookout and Vermilion Lakes.
Learn about Canadian Rockies wildlife, animal behaviour, habitats and seasonal adaptations. Enjoy short walks, photo stops and approximately 45 minutes at Lake Minnewanka, where interpretive wildlife props bring your guide’s explanations to life. Wildlife sightings and golden-hour light depend on conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
- Six scenic stops with time for photographs and short walks
- Wildlife-focused guiding, interpretive props and shared binoculars
- Complimentary tea, hot chocolate and water refills
- Hiking poles available on request
- Comfortable round-trip van transportation from designated pickup points in Banff or Canmore
- Maximum of 13 guests
What's Included
- Hiking poles available upon request for support during short walks.
- Interpretive wildlife props covering local animals, habitats and seasonal adaptations.
- Shared binoculars for wildlife spotting and scenic viewpoints.
- Small-group experience with a maximum of 13 guests.
- Round-trip van transportation from designated pickup points in Banff or Canmore.
- Complimentary tea, hot chocolate and water refills.
- Comfortable van with large windows and access to your belongings throughout the tour.
- Experienced local guide sharing insights into Banff’s wildlife, history and geology.
- Lunch Lunch is not included. Please bring your own lunch or snacks.
- Gratuities (optional).
Meeting and Pickup
The tour begins in Canmore, with additional pickups in Banff. After you book your tour, we will send you a follow-up message with all important pickup details to help you prepare for your experience.Please keep an eye out for this message, as it will include:• Your confirmed pickup time based on your selected location • A description of our tour vehicle to help you easily identify your guide • A reminder of what to bring for your tour • The waiver link that must be completed prior to departureThis information is sent to ensure a smooth, easy, and stress-free start to your tour. If you have any questions before then, feel free to reach out anytime.
What To Expect
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Bow Falls
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hoodoo's Viewpoint
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Two Jack Lake
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Minnewanka
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Norquay Lookout
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vermilion Lakes
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children under 6 years old and 18 kg (40 lbs) or less must use a child safety seat. Please provide us your child’s age, seat type (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster), and how many you require (or bring your own).
- In order to participate all adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18. Failure to complete the waiver will result in the cancellation of your tour.
- Our tours operate rain or shine. For your comfort, please wear appropriate clothing for the unpredictable mountain weather.
- No-shows, missed departures, or unused services are non-refundable.
- We require at least 4 guests for the tour to proceed. If we don’t reach this minimum number, we will offer you options to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- The tour begins with pickups in Canmore, followed by pickups in Banff approximately 30 minutes later. You will receive your pickup details after booking, so please be sure to review this message carefully to help you prepare.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hiking poles available upon request for support during short walks.
- Interpretive wildlife props covering local animals, habitats and seasonal adaptations.
- Shared binoculars for wildlife spotting and scenic viewpoints.
- Small-group experience with a maximum of 13 guests.
- Round-trip van transportation from designated pickup points in Banff or Canmore.
- Complimentary tea, hot chocolate and water refills.
- Comfortable van with large windows and access to your belongings throughout the tour.
- Experienced local guide sharing insights into Banff’s wildlife, history and geology.
- Lunch. Lunch is not included. Please bring your own lunch or snacks.
- Gratuities (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Banff Scenic Highlights & Wildlife Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff Scenic Highlights & Wildlife Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hiking poles available upon request for support during short walks.
- Interpretive wildlife props covering local animals, habitats and seasonal adaptations.
- Shared binoculars for wildlife spotting and scenic viewpoints.
- Small-group experience with a maximum of 13 guests.
- Round-trip van transportation from designated pickup points in Banff or Canmore.
- Complimentary tea, hot chocolate and water refills.
- Comfortable van with large windows and access to your belongings throughout the tour.
- Experienced local guide sharing insights into Banff’s wildlife, history and geology.
- LunchLunch is not included. Please bring your own lunch or snacks.
- Gratuities (optional).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children under 6 years old and 18 kg (40 lbs) or less must use a child safety seat. Please provide us your child’s age, seat type (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster), and how many you require (or bring your own).
- In order to participate all adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18. Failure to complete the waiver will result in the cancellation of your tour.
- Our tours operate rain or shine. For your comfort, please wear appropriate clothing for the unpredictable mountain weather.
- No-shows, missed departures, or unused services are non-refundable.
- We require at least 4 guests for the tour to proceed. If we don’t reach this minimum number, we will offer you options to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- The tour begins with pickups in Canmore, followed by pickups in Banff approximately 30 minutes later. You will receive your pickup details after booking, so please be sure to review this message carefully to help you prepare.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
