Step into the quiet side of the Rockies in winter, where the crowds thin out and the parks feel like they belong to you alone. This tour takes you to iced-over Marble Canyon, Natural Bridge, Numa Falls, and Emerald Lake in full freeze, along with a few local viewpoints most visitors never find.
Ice cleats are included for every stop, with snowshoes available as an upgrade for guests who want to break trail through untouched powder.
Small group, hot drinks, and a guide who knows this valley through every season.
For those who want winter at its rawest and quietest.
Explore in Comfort
Skip the crowded bus. Max 10 guests, premium vehicles and a pace that actually lets you take it all in.
Legendary Local Guide
Guides who turn mountains into stories and feel like a friend by day's end. They know the wildlife, the hidden lookouts, and the stories no guidebook has.
Secret Stops Only We Know
Some of the best moments happen off the itinerary. Your guide knows exactly where to find them.
Picnic Lunch Included
A gourmet sandwich, piece of fruit and sweet treat is included. Choose from Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, Chicken Tikka, or Vegetarian at checkout.
Your Booking Protects This Place
1% of every booking goes straight to conservation. You're not just exploring the Rockies. You're protecting them.
Your guide sets the scene as we roll into the snow-dusted Rockies, heading toward Marble Canyon.
Turquoise water frozen mid-flow through stone carved over centuries. A silent winter masterpiece.
Walk the shoreline or just stand still. Emerald ice, snow-loaded peaks, and a quiet so deep you can hear the mountains breathing.
Watch the Kicking Horse River thunder under a rock arch locked in ice. Nature’s raw power, perfectly paused by winter.
We’ll drive you back warm, buzzing, and already planning the next one, your guide loaded with the best evening ideas.
Small group experience (max 10 guests)
Comfortable, premium transportation
Private local guide trained in photography and storytelling
Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
Picnic lunch (includes gourmet sandwich, fruit & a baked good snack)
Ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
Polaroid souvenir
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
Guide gratuities (optional)
It’s the winter version of our Yoho & Kootenay Hidden Gems tour, the same spectacular parks, just with a completely different atmosphere when everything is frozen and blanketed in snow. Think iced over canyons, snow draped emerald lakes, and frozen waterfalls. It’s that same wild side of the Rockies energy, simply switched into winter mode.
Exactly. It’s the same route through Yoho and Kootenay, but designed specifically for winter. The two versions are genuinely different experiences, so it’s well worth doing even if you’ve already enjoyed the summer one.
Ice cleats and poles where needed, yes. Just be sure to dress in full winter layers, and your guide will let you know in advance if anything specific is required for your particular departure.
Nice and stress free. As long as you contact us by email or phone at least 24 hours before your booking start time, you can cancel or make changes without any penalty at all. Easy as that.
