Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission

Name: Guided Tour to Banff Highlights & Wildlife With Gondola Admission
Brand: Viator
Price: 192.72 USD
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4.9(18)4 HoursEnglishBanff

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Explore with Banff's top-rated tour operator down backroads teeming with wildlife, plus the selection of Banff’s best viewpoints and secret spots.

Along the journey, you’ll be wowed by local tales and the fascinating history of Banff’s indigenous and European past as well as fun facts about the local wildlife, as we explore Banff’s backroads travelling through forests, mountain passes and wildlife corridors that bears, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, lynx, cougars, coyotes, foxes, deer and more call home.

Thanks to the small group and tour vehicle size, the access to areas of Banff that we have and the expert local guides insider knowledge, we see wildlife on 95% of the daily summer departures.

Included

Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Dusk/sunset tour time to escape the crowds and maximize chances of seeing wildlife!
Hotel pick-up in Banff
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
Pick up and drop off at the Banff Train Station
Banff Gondola Admission & Expert local guides
Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
Complimentary hot chocolate, tea or coffee at a stunning viewpoint (winter only)

Not included

Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
Park Pass

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What you'll do

Banff National Park
Canada
Your expert local guide will tailor make the itinerary for each tour. Every day, we connect with other tour operators and Banff locals to gather information about recent wildlife sightings and consider seasonal weather conditions & big bus tour company schedules to ensure that you're getting the best, most authentic experience without the crowds! The destinations listed below are just some of the amazing stops you'll make on this tour.
Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favo
urite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.
15 min
Lake Minnewanka
Banff Avenue, Distance from Banff:10 km and distance from Lake Louise:66 km, Banff, Canada
Keep your eyes peeled for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, foxes & other wildlife as we travel deep into Banff National Park to explore the deep blue glacially fed lakes of Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake.
30 min
Hoodoos Trail
Buffalo Street, Surprise Corner Viewpoint parking lot, Banff, Canada
Take a short walk to one of Banff National Parks red chair destinations with epic views of the Hoodoo's and the Canadian Rockies as they sprawl across the Bow Valley
20 min
Surprise Corner
Buffalo St, , Banff, Canada
Gaze through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain through to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!
15 min
Bow Falls
, , Banff, Canada
Visit the incredible Bow Falls, home to the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return".
15 min
Banff Gondola
Mountain Avenue, Banff, Canada
Ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for sweeping 360° alpine views.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

11 locations

Pickup details

Please note depending on total guests exact hotel pickup times may vary by 5-10 minutes. Call us for any questions.

Pickup location MUST BE SELECTED prior to tour

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Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, Canada
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Peaks Hotel and Suites
218 Lynx Street, Banff, Canada
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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
521 Banff Avenue, Banff, Canada
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Canalta Lodge Banff
545 Banff Ave, Banff, Canada
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Moose Hotel and Suites
345 Banff Avenue, Banff, Canada
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