Discover the untamed beauty of the Canadian Rockies on an immersive journey through Banff National Park and beyond. This expertly curated adventure blends rugged wilderness with refined comfort, offering the perfect balance of exploration, wildlife encounters, and awe-inspiring landscapes. From the soaring peaks of the Icefields Parkway to the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake, every moment is designed to ignite your sense of adventure while ensuring a seamless and elevated travel experience.
Duration: 5 days | 4 nights
Tour Starts & Ends: Banff, Canada
Accommodation Style: Hand-picked 3 or 4 star hotels. Single rooms available for a supplement
Activity Level: Easy – Ideal for most travellers who love adventure with a high level of comfort
Availability: Limited departures in June, September, and October for optimal conditions and to avoid the peak crowds.
Trip Type: Small Group (max 13 travellers)
Age Requirement: 14+ (all travellers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Ascend Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola – Ride to the summit for a sweeping 360-degree view of the Bow Valley and surrounding peaks, a perspective that truly captures the grandeur of the Rockies.
Seek Out Wildlife in Banff National Park – Join an expert guide to track and observe the region’s most iconic wildlife, from roaming elk and mountain goats to the elusive black bear.
Stand in Awe at the Columbia Icefield – Witness the vastness of the Athabasca Glacier, one of the largest icefields in the Rockies, and feel the chill of its ancient ice beneath your feet.
Experience the Magic of Moraine Lake at Sunrise – Arrive early to watch the first light illuminate the Valley of the Ten Peaks, reflecting off the impossibly turquoise waters.
Escape the Crowds – Our local legends know some pretty epic spots that most people visiting Banff will never get to experience.
Join us on this exclusive small-group adventure with the top-rated Banff experts. Banff is this summer’s hottest destination and space is filling quickly, so get in while you still can!
The adventure begins as you arrive in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, where towering peaks, glacial rivers, and alpine forests set the stage for an unforgettable journey. The mountain air welcomes us to Banff, a place where wilderness and luxury intertwine seamlessly.
Banff is the vibrant heart of Banff National Park—the oldest national park in Canada and third oldest in the world. With complimentary Banff Roam bus passes, you have the freedom to explore the town and surrounding wonders at your own pace.
This evening we gather with our group—fellow explorers eager for the days ahead. We toast to new friendships over a welcome dinner, indulging in locally inspired cuisine that showcases the flavours of the Rockies.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Banff
Sample Hotel: Hotel Canoe & Suites or similar
Are you ready for one of the most breathtaking drives on Earth—the legendary Icefields Parkway? With our expert guide leading the way, we venture deep into the heart of the Rockies, where every bend in the road reveals a scene more stunning than the last. Towering cliffs give way to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes shimmer beneath towering summits, and the raw beauty of the landscape leaves us in awe.
Our journey takes us to the famous Crowfoot Glacier, where we pause to take in the striking contrast of ice and rock, and to Bow Lake, where the glacial-fed waters reflect the surrounding peaks like a perfect mirror. At Peyto Lake, we stand high above the valley, gazing down at its impossibly vivid blue waters, an unforgettable sight shaped by millennia of ice and stone.
Further along the parkway, we reach the Weeping Wall, where countless streams of water trickle down sheer rock faces, and the Columbia Icefield, a vast frozen expanse that feeds some of North America’s most powerful rivers. Here, we take time to soak in the immensity of the landscape, where the Athabasca Glacier stretches like a frozen highway into the unknown.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Banff
Saving the best for last? Maybe! This morning we will journey into two of Banff’s most iconic and breathtaking destinations—Moraine Lake and Lake Louise—where towering peaks, glacial waters, and untouched wilderness create a scene of pure magic. Before the sun rises, we set off for Moraine Lake, a place so awe-inspiring it once adorned Canada’s twenty-dollar bill. Surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, its turquoise waters shimmer in the morning light.
Next, we arrive at the legendary Lake Louise, where the emerald waters reflect the towering Victoria Glacier in a scene that feels almost surreal. Here, we have the freedom to explore as we wish.
The afternoon is yours to explore more of Banff’s incredible wonders. If you have the energy, we recommend staying on at Lake Louise to hike to the Lake Agnes Tea House (1-2hrs one way; Total distance: 7 km/4.5 miles).
This evening we will enjoy a final meal together and reminisce about all the incredible adventures we had, and maybe plan the next one!
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Banff
We bid farewell to new friends and this beautiful park. See you next time!
Meals: Breakfast
The deposit for this tour is $500 CAD (or equivalent) per person. Your deposit is refundable for 24 hours after booking. After that, there is a $100 per person transfer fee that applies to changes you want to make to your tour (ie. to change the tour date or to choose a different tour). Transfers are possible until the final payment deadline, unless otherwise specified. Of course, if Radventures cannot confirm your tour by the final payment deadline, your deposit can be refunded or transferred to another tour free of charge.
Yes! We would definitely recommend an “All Inclusive” policy that covers you for both medical expenses as well as any trip cancellation or interruptions. You can purchase this from our booking platform, “WeTravel”, or contact us for more information.
At Radventures we pride ourselves on our flexibility. If you wan’t to enjoy more of this beautiful country before and after your time with us, we’d be more than happy to make any arrangements for you. As for being partly involved in a tour, whilst we can’t make any guarantees about whats possible or not, it’s best that you get in touch with us when you’re considering booking a tour or trip with us and let us know how you want things to work so we can see if we can make it work.
This is a tricky one. We don’t know when other people will book, so it’s hard to know if and when the tour will fill up. Our advice is to book as soon as you’ve made the decision to travel, that way you won’t be disappointed. Most of our service providers have a cutoff date of 2-3 months before departure that we need to advise them to release any excess space, and while we may be able to get these services back after the cutoff date it’s definitely safer to book early while we can still guarantee enough space for you.
You’re in great company! We have two options for solo travellers on our tours – you can join our share program to be matched with another rad solo traveller (of the same sex), or you can purchase the single supplement to have your own private room.
