Top Banff 4WD Tours

Discover the awe-inspiring mountain scenery and massive glaciers of Alberta’s Rocky Mountain region on this full-day Banff glacier tour to the Columbia Icefields. As you follow one of the world’s most famous mountain drives, the Icefield Parkway, you’ll stop at stunning Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake before the tour culminates in an all-terrain ride on the Ice Explorer through the amazing Columbia Icefields. This day trip includes roundtrip transport from multiple locations in Banff, a knowledgeable guide and buffet lunch.

Starting in the morning, this 5 hour private tour gets you exploring Banff early for the highest likelihood of seeing wildlife. Start in the afternoon to see Banff's golden hour glow. Our fully customizable tours include luxury 4x4 vehicle and certified professional guide as a standard. When you call High Camp, we listen to your needs and build a custom tour around them. With blue lakes, mountain peaks, roving bears, your guide gives you the local's view of Banff. Sip ice wine by a glacier, walk the shore of Lake Louise or seek out wildlife. This summer, share the gift of adventure with your loved ones. Call the pros at High Camp and make the most of your quality time.

Perfect for newbies, this canyoning experience at Heart Creek Canyon, near Banff and Canmore, features a relatively easy approach and amazing scenery. A popular hiking destination, Heart Creek serves as an ideal location to learn how to rope rappel. Rappels progressively increase in length, culminating with a 60-foot (18 meter) waterfall rappel and slide.

Banff is a place where animals large and small roam freely and can be seen in their natural habitat. This sightseeing tour brings you and your family as close as we can safely go, leaving memories and lasting lessons from our expert guides.

This 10 hour private charter gets you exploring Banff with a luxury 4x4 vehicle and expert guide. When you book with High Camp, we listen to your needs and build a custom tour around them. From helicopter rides to making your own maple taffy, your guide gives you the local's view of Banff. With our 4x4 tour vehicles, you'll revel in deep snow instead of dreading the drive. Sip icewine by a glacier, learn to snowshoe or seek out wildlife. This winter, share the gift of adventure with your loved ones. Call the pros at High Camp and make the most of your quality time.

Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure. Get out of the car and onto the trails of the Bow River or the Spray River and enjoy the area’s beautiful outdoor environment, largely unchanged from the days of the pioneers. This equine-themed odyssey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment.

Take a charming horse-driven sleigh ride through the snow-covered meadows of Banff during this rustic 40-minute tour. Cozy up with family, friends, or a loved one as your friendly driver whisks you away on a sightseeing tour of the area’s stunning mountain peaks.

Join an animal-spotting bus tour in Banff National Park, observing the park’s amazing wildlife at dusk on this 2-hour, small-group tour that’s perfect for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy Banff’s beautiful landscapes in the evening searching for elk, deer, bears and more because each tour has a 95% success rate of viewing animals in their natural environment. You'll also hear about the park's efforts to protect animals and their habitat from your expert guide.

Delve deep into the Banff National Park and admire the scenery from the water on this canoe adventure. Paddle along the pretty Bow River and listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of Canadian history and heritage. Watch the riverbanks for sightings of native wildlife, then finish your canoe tour with light refreshments.

Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on this guided tour from Banff. Located inside the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the lakes are well-known for their distinct turquoise hues. Gain insight into the area’s mountaineering history, admire views of the Valley of Ten Peaks and leave with plenty of frame-worthy photos. Round-trip transportation is included on this small-group tour. Don’t miss this seasonal tour that operates from April to November.

Discover one of Banff National Park’s most popular hiking trails at night, without the fear of getting lost, during this small-group tour. Equipped with a headlight, explore Johnston Canyon with a guide leading the way, and marvel at shimmering frozen waterfalls and hike along a suspended catwalk. Then, take a break to warm up mid-route with hot chocolate and maple cookies.

Explore the historic landmarks and natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. This guided tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff, a professional guide, and light refreshments.

Saddle up and head out on the Rocky Mountain trails in Banff National Park. Explore the area by horseback with your cowboy guide to see the area in a way you can only experience from on the back of a horse. With a guide in the lead and a guide bringing up the rear, your ride will be a safe, fun adventure in the wilderness.  

Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Take in views of six different mountain ranges and nearby rivers aboard your state-of-the-art alpine transport, offering large windows and seating for four guests. Enjoy time exploring the ridge line boardwalk before returning back to town.

Paddle along the Bow River in a 12-seater canoe as the sun sets in Banff’s backyard during this guided canoe tour. Dip your oars into the water as team and take in the wildlife and mountain scenery as your guide tells you about the animals and land. Be on the lookout for elk, bald eagles, beaver, and muskrats as the current carries you along.

Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain. At the dining site, spend some time perfecting your roping skills or relaxing with a game of horseshoes before “tucking in”--that’s cowboy speak for “eating”—a yummy BBQ meal.

Welcome To Lake Louise, where Banff's highest peaks cradle the turquoise lake and its chateau. This tour accesses the three best attractions in Canada's most popular playground. Feel the fresh air at Lake Louise. Revel in the beauty of Moraine Lake and take a panorama from the top of the gondola. While most vehicles get turned away from Moraine Lake, we guarantee access. Ride in our luxury 4x4 to the most iconic sites in Banff. Lake Louise is the iconic Canadian vista, High Camp is your exclusive ticket to the best of it.

Not all roads are created equal in the Canadian Rockies. For many, visiting the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park, is simply a way to drive and get from Canmore or Banff to Lake Louise but not too many decide venture into rugged backcountry and drive the unique and interesting stretch of dirty roads and explore the Canadian Rockies valley’s, rolling ranch lands, set against a backdrop of rocky peaks. These dirt roads are known to be home to some of the greatest, wildest drives in Canada. Hollywood produced more than 40 iconic productions in Kananaskis Country. Plenty of Oscar worthy feature films have been shot in this part of the Rockies only 1 hour drive from Banff town – The Revenant, Interstellar, Inception, Legends of the Fall, Unforgiven, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Land directed by Robin Wright and Brokeback Mountain, just to name drop a few.

Choose one of three trails optimized for all fitness levels and enjoy Banff's most complete snowshoeing experience. High Camp is the most service-oriented and safest way to explore Canada's national parks in the winter. We supply the snowshoes and teach you how to use them as you marvel at the natural world around you. Follow ACMG certified guides over snow and ice to the blue water of cold springs and frozen waterfalls. Travel through forests and canyons to enjoy a warm seat and hot drink at your destination.

Visiting Banff National Park during winter season will show you a sparkling, icy, snow-dusted side of the Canadian Rockies. The first couple of weeks of December are considered “off-peak” so it’s a good time to visit. For those who really want to explore the snow and see park in the peak of winter – visiting during February or March is the best. You simply cannot visit Banff National Park without seeing Lake Louise! When exploring the lake you can try out ice skating or enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. You don’t need to be a skier or snowboarder to enjoy Banff in winter! During this tour you can test out yourself the Mt. Norquay or Lake Louis tubing park. It's fun...be a Kid Again!