Banff & The Icefields Parkway | Small Group Full Day Adventure
Banff & The Icefields Parkway | Small Group Full Day Adventure
Radventures presents: The Icefields Parkway Explorer.As Banff's no.1 small-group active adventure provider, we know you want to explore all the famous, must-see spots as well as the secret spots that only us as locals know about. There is so much to see that cramming it all into one day is tough, but we've got it down to a fine art and we guarantee you'll see the best that the Icefields Parkway has to offer.On this active, small group guided tour, your expert local guide will be on hand to provide you with all the amazing local insights you can imagine, and you’ll be able to hit the trails for some short, mellow hikes to explore the best viewpoints and scenic vistas at your own pace without the constraints of a big bus tour schedule.- Escape the big bus crowds and increase your chances of wildlife sightings as we explore the Icefields Parkway’s best locations, plus some secret ones!- Hit the trails to explore Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Mistaya Canyon, Columbia Icefields & more!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Icefields Parkway
Along the way at around 12:30, we'll stop at our favourite picnic spot with incredible sweeping mountain & valley views for lunch!
8 hoursBow Lake
The lake lines the Icefields Parkway and makes a perfect place to go for a walk down to the lake shore to see Crowfoot Glacier, Wapta Icefield, Bow Glacier, Crowfoot Mountain and Mount Thompson.
30 minutesPeyto Lake
Bow Summit is the highest point on the Icefields Parkway and is the highest elevation crossed by a public road in Canada.
1 hourMistaya Canyon
It's just a short walk to experience this beauty of a place.
40 minutesColumbia Ice Field Highway Highway 1
Here we can walk right up to the foot of the retreating glacier and explore the area, following the path of the glaciers through the years.
1 hourWeeping Wall
More than 100 metres high (330 feet) water cascades in a series of jaw dropping waterfalls.
15 minutesIncluded
- Fun, friendly & knowledgable local guide with winter driving training
- Small group guarantee (Max 8 guests)
- Private, comfy van transport with A/C
- Ice cold filtered water
- Onboard cooler to keep drinks & lunch cold
- Folding chairs & table for a picnic lunch
- 2 convenient Banff pick-up & drop-off locations
Not Included
- Alternate pick-up/drop-off locations in Banff or Canmore (please contact Radventures in advance)
- Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
- Lunch & snacks (please BYO or contact Radventures in advance to add-on a delicious picnic lunch)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.