Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure
Overview
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8 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable day exploring the world-renowned Icefields Parkway, often hailed as the most beautiful drive in the world.
Highlights:
Epic Exploration Minus the Crowds: Ditch the big bus tour groups and explore like a local at the highlights of Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefields & more.
Local Secrets & Wildlife Revealed: While the Icefields Parkway has its known jewels, our guides take pride in unveiling lesser-trodden paths and viewpoints to areas where we often see wildlife.
Active & Insightful Adventures: Guided by local experts, you'll embark on relaxed hikes to absorb the best views. Our guides' stories and insights blend the perfect mix of informed touring with free exploration.
Bespoke Itineraries: Daily itineraries are thoughtfully designed around weather conditions, recent wildlife sightings, and ensuring you evade the peak crowd timings. Your wishes matter; if there's a specific spot on your bucket list, let us know!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Exclusive access to areas with an expert & fun local guide with lots of local secrets to share!
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)
Premium upgrade that includes a picnic lunch (please contact Radventures before booking)
Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
To inquire about adding the Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk please contact Radventures before booking
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What To Expect
Banff
This award-winning Radventures small-group adventure begins with a stunning drive from Banff, spotting wildlife and learning about it's rich Indigenous & European history.
Icefields Parkway
Widely regarded as the most scenic driving road in the entire world, the Icefields Parkway is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls, dramatic rock spires, and emerald lakes set in sweeping valleys of thick pine and larch forests. The abundance of wildlife along the drive through Banff & Jasper National Park will have you peering around every turn. As we take our time to explore, we'll stop for a short hike or two to a breath-taking view point, capture that stunning photo to share with friends and enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the splendour of the Canadian Rockies pristine wilderness. You can be rest assured that you're experiencing the Icefields Parkway the right way!
Options
Banff & The Icefields Parkway
Reviews
111 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Emily R,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time with Flossi as our guide, she was friendly and outgoing with the whole group and very knowledgeable about the area. We were shown all the best spots and got some incredible pictures. Bering in a small group was lovely too, made sure everyone was involved and got to see all the sights.
Great tour with Tyler the...
Deanna S,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour with Tyler the “bear whisperer” 😊. Saw breathtaking views, saw a few sheep on the road and saw a beautiful bear. Tyler was an awesome tour guide and will definitely do this tour again when we come back .
Happyeverafter
Anonymous,
Oct 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00I had such a vivid memory of seeing the glacier. It was like a dream to be in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
Great views- great experience
Doug K,
Oct 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00The views were incredible. We liked the small group size which allowed for a more personal experience. We covered a lot of ground and got a better fell for the area. We were disappointed that the icefields Café was already closed for the season so we had to have lunch in our van.
Cam was a great guide as...
Stephanie O,
Oct 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Cam was a great guide as he took us along the Columbia Icefields! He was kind and precise and allowed us to have a very enjoyable trip!
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