Most visitors never make it past Banff. Out here, the mountains are raw enough to make you feel alive in a way you forgot was possible. Yoho and Kootenay are where the Rockies stop performing and start being truly wild.
Stand close enough to feel the mist from Takakkaw Falls, Canada’s 2nd tallest waterfall, 373 metres of pure thunder. Walk the bridges over Marble Canyon as glacial water tears through stone carved over centuries. Then stand at the edge of Emerald Lake, where the colour of the water genuinely doesn’t look real and the scale of everything quietly gets into you. Your private guide has spent years in these parks and knows every layer of them. Everything is handled. The only thing left to do is show up.
For those who want the Rockies raw and unfiltered.
Explore in Comfort
Skip the crowded bus. Max 12 guests, premium vehicles and a pace that actually lets you take it all in.
Legendary Local Guide
Guides who turn the mountains into a story and feel like a friend by the end of the day. They know the wildlife, the hidden lookouts, and the stories you won't find in any guidebook.
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
Every time you book with us, 1% goes directly to conservation. Your trip doesn't just explore the Rockies. It protects them.
Settle into luxury transport as your guide sets the scene for the wild side of the Rockies. The journey in is part of the experience.
Cross bridges over deep glacial chasms as turquoise water roars through stone carved over centuries. Up close, the scale of it stops you in your tracks.
The colour of the water genuinely doesn’t look real. Stroll the lakeshore, let the silence settle, or paddle out onto the water and sit inside one of the most quietly spectacular places in the Rockies.
The Kicking Horse River has spent thousands of years carving through solid rock. Stand at the edge of what patience and raw power can do.
You hear Takakkaw before you see it. Then you round the corner and the mist finds you and the scale of it just takes over. Canada’s 2nd tallest waterfall and it doesn’t hold back.
Back with the wild still in you. Your guide will point you toward whatever comes next.
✓ Small group experience (max 12 guests)
✓ Comfortable, upscale transportation with panoramic windows
✓ Private local guide trained in photography and storytelling
✓ Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea)
✓ Fresh water refills (BYO water bottle)
✓ Polaroid souvenir
✓ Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
✓ Picnic lunch (includes gourmet sandwich, fruit & a baked good snack)
✕ Guide gratuities (optional)
✕ National Park Pass
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, residence, or landmark in Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise.
This experience involves a bit of moderate walking with some elevation gain along the way, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended to get the most out of it.
Your group, your vehicle, your guide, all to yourselves through Yoho and Kootenay National Parks to Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, the Natural Bridge, and Takakkaw Falls. A gourmet picnic lunch is included, along with hotel pickup from Banff, and the itinerary is yours to adjust.
Yes! With a private tour we can add extra time, swap stops around, or even add some Yoho Valley hiking if conditions allow. Just tell us what you’re hoping for when you book and we’ll build the day around it.
For private tours, just contact us by email or phone at least 7 days before your departure start time to cancel or make changes without any penalty. Nice and stress free.
