Viapu50 Discover Grizzly Bears Tour From Banff

Overview

Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for the animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. This full-day trip also includes round-trip transportation, a professional guide, lunch, and light refreshments.

Day trip to grizzly country from Banff

Visit Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and the Spiral Tunnels

Take a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains

Meet Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge

Enjoy lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant

Inclusions:

Professional guide

Lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, Canada's highest restaurant

Gondola ride at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Chairlift ride

Visit a grizzly bear refuge

Return transport from Banff

Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)

Exclusions:

Optional gratuities

Departure Point

Public bus parking area directly behind the Mount Royal Hotel (Hotel address: 138 Banff Avenue) in Banff

Departs

Seasonal

June 12 to September 13

Daily

Departure Time

8:30 am (please be ready at 8:15 am)

Return Details

Returns to the original departure point at approximately 6:30 pm

What To Expect

Get up close and personal with the world of the Grizzly bear on this 10-hour tour from Banff, created with animal lovers in mind. Explore the dramatic natural landscape the Grizzly Bear calls home with stops at gorgeous Takakkaw Falls (the second highest waterfall in Canada) and stunning Emerald Lake

You will head to the Grizzly’s home turf for a gondola ride to the summit of Kicking Horse Mountain. On the way up, be on the lookout for potential Grizzlies in the area below, and take in the fantastic scenery. At the top, enjoy an included gourmet lunch at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, the highest restaurant in Canada.

From there, your tour continues on a chairlift ride to the Grizzly Bear Refuge for an intimate encounter with Boo, an orphaned bear that calls the refuge home. Observe the behaviors of this magnificent animal at close range as it roams and plays in the refuge’s natural Grizzly habitat.

The day also includes a chance to visit some of the Banff area’s most spectacular natural wonders, including Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls, offering more opportunities to further explore the Grizzly Bear’s one-of-a-kind habitat. End your trip with a return to Banff.

Please note: this tour is seasonal and only operates from June through September. Early and late season bookings may be subject to itinerary changes.

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking

Early and late season bookings may be subject to itinerary changes, the Takakkaw Falls Road opens in late June.

Infant rates do not include food.