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Canmore, Alberta

Kananaskis Country Private Safari Drive & Nature Walk

A private wildlife safari drive through Kananaskis Country's back roads, paired with a custom guided nature walk.

Private tour — just your group 4 hours Up to 56 guests Flexible itinerary Licensed, insured driver-guide
From $1,699 USD total · up to 4 guests
  • Licensed & insured driver-guide
  • Cancel up to 24 hours before
  • Private — your group only
See prices by group size

Overview

A private half-day combining a scenic wildlife safari drive through Kananaskis Country's lesser-known back roads with a custom-paced guided nature walk chosen to match your group.

This is a private tour — only your group will participate. Your guide drives you along lesser-known Kananaskis Country back roads with the best chance of spotting elk, deer, bears, and eagles, then leads a custom nature walk through meadows, riverbanks, or forest tailored to your group's pace and interests. This is a genuinely different format from Voyzo's existing Kananaskis hiking tours out of Banff — it centers on a guided driving safari first, with the walk as a second half rather than the whole experience.

Highlights

  • Wildlife safari drive A slow scenic drive along real Kananaskis back roads known for wildlife sightings.
  • Custom-paced nature walk A guided walk shaped around your group's own interests and fitness level, not a fixed route.
  • Small, intimate group A quiet, personal experience away from the region's busiest tour buses.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Hotel pickup in Canmore or Banff, with return drop-off at the end of the tour.

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Wildlife safari drive

A slow scenic drive along real Kananaskis back roads known for wildlife sightings.

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Custom-paced nature walk

A guided walk shaped around your group's own interests and fitness level, not a fixed route.

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Small, intimate group

A quiet, personal experience away from the region's busiest tour buses.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle for your group only, with a licensed, insured driver-guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off (see pickup details)
Tour time: 4 hours
A flexible itinerary built around your group
All tolls, parking and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction tickets and admission, unless noted as included in the tour description
Meals and snacks, unless noted as included
Gratuities for your driver-guide
A separate tour guide, unless paid for separately
Time beyond the tour duration

Pricing

From $1,699 USD total, for 1 to 4 guests

A private vehicle with a licensed, insured driver-guide for up to 4 guests, 4 hours. No added taxes.

Price by Group Size

Group sizeTotal price (USD)
1 to 4 guests (starting price)$1,699
5 to 6 guests$1,999
7 to 10 guests$2,499
11 to 14 guests$2,999
15 to 28 guests$3,499
29 to 34 guests$3,999
35 to 56 guests$4,499
  • All prices are in US dollars (USD) and are the total for your whole group — not per person.
  • No added taxes on the tour price: the price shown is the price you pay.
  • The starting price of $1,699 is for 1 to 4 guests. It does not cover larger groups.
  • Each price covers the tour as described (4 hours).
  • Time beyond the tour duration is charged additionally.

Pickup, Vehicles & Important Info

Private-Tour Benefits
  • Your group only — never combined with other travelers
  • Arranged for your group by vetted local partners
  • You set the pace
Pickup Rules
  • Hotel pickup in Canmore or Banff, with return drop-off at the end of the tour.
  • Preferred start times in the calendar: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • We email your exact pickup time after your booking is confirmed
Vehicle Capacity
  • Starting price covers up to 4 guests
  • Larger groups are matched to a larger vehicle: SUV up to 6, Sprinter van up to 14, coach up to 56
  • Tell us your final group size when you book
Accessibility
  • Tell us about any mobility needs before you book
  • We'll confirm with the local service provider what can be arranged for your group
Children
  • Include children's ages in your booking request or message

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour date. Later cancellations are subject to charges under our full cancellation policy.

  • Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the tour date.
  • Need a different date? Contact us before the 24-hour cutoff and we'll do our best to reschedule, subject to availability.
  • Tour time: 4 hours. Extra time is charged additionally.
Read the full cancellation policy →

How Booking Works

  1. Choose your group size, date and preferred start time. Book at least 24 hours before your tour date.
  2. Submit your booking. Your booking is a request until we confirm availability by email, as soon as possible after we receive it.
  3. Get your trip details. After confirmation we email your exact time and meeting or pickup details before the tour.
  • Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour date. Policy
  • Reserve now & pay later. Secure your spot while staying flexible.
  • Book at least 24 hours ahead. We confirm availability by email.
  • Private, licensed & insured. Your group only, with a driver-guide.
  • No added taxes. Prices in USD.

Need a different time, pickup outside the area, or a custom itinerary?

Request a Custom Quote →

Who Runs Your Tour

Voyzo arranges this tour with vetted local service providers who work closely with us. Your tour is run by the local service provider. Your group is hosted by a driver-guide who both drives the vehicle and guides the day.

A separate tour guide is not included. If you want one in addition to your driver-guide, it can be added at extra cost.

All tour guides and vehicles are fully licensed and insured.

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Prices are totals for your whole group, in USD, with no added taxes — see the pricing table.
  • Duration: 4 hours. Extra time is charged additionally.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details once your booking is confirmed.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when you book and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choose your group size, date and preferred start time in the booking calendar, at least 24 hours before your tour. Your booking is a request until we confirm availability by email, as soon as possible after we receive it. We then email your exact time and meeting or pickup details before the tour.
Prices are totals in USD for the whole group, with no added taxes: $1,699 for 1 to 4 guests, $1,999 for 5 to 6 guests, $2,499 for 7 to 10 guests, $2,999 for 11 to 14 guests, $3,499 for 15 to 28 guests, $3,999 for 29 to 34 guests, $4,499 for 35 to 56 guests.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour date. Later cancellations are subject to charges under our full cancellation policy. To change your date, contact us before the 24-hour cutoff and we'll do our best to reschedule, subject to availability.
Voyzo arranges the tour with vetted local service providers who work closely with us. Your group is hosted by a driver-guide who drives and guides the day. A separate tour guide is not included unless paid for separately. All tour guides and vehicles are fully licensed and insured.
No — the tour combines a driving safari with a real walking portion through meadows, riverbanks, or forest, chosen with your guide.
The nature walk portion is customizable in difficulty; ask your guide when booking if you'd like a more active hike instead.
No, Kananaskis Country is a multi-use recreation area created in 1977 that contains several provincial parks, and it is not a national park.
Once we confirm your booking, we'll email your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver-guide details ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team before the 24-hour cancellation cutoff and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or date changes, subject to availability. Anything that extends the tour beyond its included time is charged as extra hours.

About This Tour

A private half-day combining a scenic wildlife safari drive through Kananaskis Country's lesser-known back roads with a custom-paced guided nature walk chosen to match your group. This is a private tour — only your group will participate. Your guide drives you along lesser-known Kananaskis Country back roads with the best chance of spotting elk, deer, bears, and eagles, then leads a custom nature walk through meadows, riverbanks, or forest tailored to your group's pace and interests. This is a genuinely different format from Voyzo's existing Kananaskis hiking tours out of Banff — it centers on a guided driving safari first, with the walk as a second half rather than the whole experience.

Kananaskis Country was created in 1977 by Alberta premier Peter Lougheed as a multi-use recreation area of roughly 4,000 square kilometres on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. It is important to know that it is not itself a provincial park but a patchwork of parks and public land, including Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, which was also established in 1977, and Bow Valley Provincial Park, which dates to 1959.

That patchwork is why the back roads here are such good wildlife country. The mix of montane forest, meadows and river valleys is the kind of edge habitat where elk, deer, bears and eagles feed, and a slow drive with a guide who knows the pull-outs often shows more than a long hike would.

The region also carries Olympic history. The Canmore Nordic Centre hosted cross-country skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics and nearby Nakiska hosted alpine events, which is part of why this corner of the Rockies has such well-built outdoor infrastructure today.

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