• Kootenay National Park - A realm of ice and fire, Kootenay National Park is a land of contrasts, featuring valleys and canyons sculpted by glaciers and grasslands shaped by fire. Enjoy a scenic drive along its historic highway.
• Marble Canyon - Just beyond the continental divide, where the Rockies transition from Alberta into British Columbia, lies one of the best-kept local secrets: Marble Canyon.

Here, visitors can embark on an easy 1.3-kilometer out-and-back trail that crosses several bridges, offering stunning views across the canyon and down into the striking turquoise waters of Tokumm Creek below.

For those who appreciate learning moments during hikes, take a moment to admire how this small creek carved through the creamy-colored sedimentary rock over millennia to form the canyon. Otherwise, simply enjoy the breathtaking beauty.

• Spiral Tunnels - Experience a historical feat of engineering brilliance firsthand at the first stop of this action-packed and award-winning Radventures small group adventure.

The Spiral Tunnels consist of two massive figure-eight tracks that traverse the mountains and mark the site where a train tragically plunged into the lake, resulting in the loss of three workers.

You might catch a glimpse of a freight train passing through; if not, the stunning mountain scenery makes this brief stop worthwhile!

• Emerald Lake - It’s quite apparent where Emerald Lake gets its name.

If the lake’s color doesn’t captivate you, the surrounding landscape certainly will!

The President Range mountains encircle the lake, creating a natural amphitheater of grand proportions with towering peaks and forested banks.

As a guest on this small group tour, enjoy guaranteed and expedited access right to the lake’s shoreline.

Here, you will have 1.5 hours to explore the lakeside trails, rent a canoe, or simply relax under a tree and watch the world go by!

• Natural Bridge - Natural Bridge is a remarkable natural rock formation that spans the flow of the Kicking Horse River west of Field, where the slower-moving waters from the Field valley flats begin their descent through a canyon to join the Amiskwi River.

The Natural Bridge lookout offers visitors the chance to view the formation from various vantage points, with interpretive displays explaining the physical processes at work. The bridge is easily accessible by car, just 3km (1.9 miles) from Field on Emerald Lake Road.

Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what was once a waterfall, the Natural Bridge serves as a powerful reminder of water’s influence in shaping the landscape. Softer rock beneath the Natural Bridge’s hard limestone band eroded more quickly, and fissures in the rock widened until the water flow was diverted below the outcrop.

• Takakkaw Falls - Standing at 1,224 ft, Takakkaw Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies and the second tallest in Canada.

As snow and ice melt in early summer, they fuel the cascading water, creating picturesque mist through the pines. If fortunate, visitors may spot a rainbow or two at its base.

It’s no surprise that the waterfall’s name is derived from the Cree word for “wonderful,” complementing the national park’s name, Yoho, which is the Cree expression of awe and amazement, akin to “wow.”

• Yoho National Park - Yoho National Park may be one of the smaller parks in the Canadian Rockies, but it certainly delivers a powerful experience!

Located a bit further up the road from the bustling Lake Louise and Banff National Park, Yoho National Park offers an intimate atmosphere, despite being filled with immense, snow-capped mountains and thundering waterfalls!

This stunning region is a paradise for explorers seeking to escape the ordinary, and it should be on everyone’s Rockies bucket list.

On this tour, the fun and knowledgeable Radventures guide will determine the best times to visit each location, in no particular order, based on weather conditions, big bus tour schedules, and other factors that locals consider to ensure that valued guests receive the best and most authentic experience on the day.

As one of the signature small group tours, guests will also be treated to a few secret local spots with incredible views!

• Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
• Expert & fun local guide with lots of local secrets to share!
• Expedited access to Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Marble Canyon & more!
• Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
• Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
• Onboard cooler to keep drinks & lunch cold

• Hotel pick-up in Banff or Lake Louise (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
• Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
• Lunch & snacks (please BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to add-on a picnic lunch)

If you feel like you’ve seen & done just about everything in the beautiful, but busy Banff National Park, then joining us on this tour to the lesser-known but just as incredible Yoho National Park will most definitely scratch that adventure itch you’re still working away at!

Highlighted by stops at the amazing, neon blue waters of Emerald Lake, Canada’s tallest waterfall at Takkakaw Falls and one of the Rockies nearby best kept secrets in neighbouring Kootenay National Park, this tour gives adventurous folks access to our personal favourite locations to experience the epic beauty of the Canadian Rockies without the summer crowds.

• Explore the Canadian Rockies epic, hard to reach gems in Yoho & Kootenay National Parks

• Feel the power of one of the biggest waterfalls in all of Canada (380m tall!!)

• Get off the beaten path and experience the Canadian Rockies best kept secrets!

• Children 6 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.