Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Canadian Rockies Hidden Gems
If you feel like you’ve seen & done just about everything in the beautiful, but busy Banff National Park, then joining us on this tour to the lesser-known but just as incredible Yoho National Park will most definitely scratch that adventure itch you’re still working away at!
Highlighted by stops at the amazing, neon blue waters of Emerald Lake, Canada’s tallest waterfall at Takkakaw Falls and one of the Rockies nearby best kept secrets in neighbouring Kootenay National Park, this tour gives adventurous folks access to our personal favourite locations to experience the epic beauty of the Canadian Rockies without the summer crowds.
- Escape the big bus crowds and explore the Canadian Rockies epic, hard to reach gems in Yoho & Kootenay National Parks
- Feel the power of some of the biggest waterfalls in all of Canada (380m tall!!)
- Get off the beaten path and experience the Canadian Rockies best kept secrets!
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Stop At: Spiral Tunnels, Trans-Canada Highway, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
Witness a historical example of engineering ingenuity firsthand on the first stop of this jam-packed and award-winning Radventures small group adventure.
Sprial Tunnels make up two vast figure-eight tracks that run through the mountains and mark the site where a train plummeted into the lake, killing three workers.
You may just see a freight train pass through; if not, the picturesque mountain range makes this short stop worthwhile!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Emerald Lake Road, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
It’s pretty easy to figure out where Emerald Lake gets its name.
If the colour of the lake isn't enough to move you, the surrounding landscape certainly will!
The President Range mountains surround the lake and form a natural amphitheater of the grandest scale with towering peaks and forested banks.
As our guest on this small group tour, you’ll get guaranteed & expedited entry right to the shoreline of the lake.
Here, you will have 1.5 hours to explore the lakeside trails, rent a canoe or simply hang out under a tree and watch the world go by!
At Radventures we have limited VIP front of the line canoe rental options at Emerald Lake. Please contact us BEFORE booking for more information.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada
Natural Bridge is an impressive natural rock formation that spans the flow of the Kicking Horse River west of Field, where the slower-moving waters from the Field valley flats begin their descent through a canyon to be joined by the Amiskwi River.
The Natural Bridge lookout presents visitors with the opportunity to view the formation from a variety of different vantage points, with interpretive displays explaining the physical processes at work. The bridge can easily be reached by car just 3km (1.9 miles) from Field on Emerald Lake Road.
Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. Softer rock found below the Natural Bridge's hard limestone band eroded more quickly, and fissures in the rock widened until the flow of water was diverted below the outcrop.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Takakkaw Falls, Yoho National Park, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A 1G0, Canada
At 1,224 ft, Takakkaw Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies and the second tallest in Canada.
As the snow and ice melt in the early summer, they fuel the cascading water creating picturesque mist through the pines. If you’re lucky, you may see a rainbow or two at its base.
It’s no wonder that the waterfall is based on the Cree word for “wonderful”, to go hand in hand with national park name of Yoho, which is the Cree expression of awe and amazement, similar to “wow.”
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marble Canyon, Kootenay Highway 93, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia V0A 1M0 Canada
Just over the continental divide, where the Rockies cross from Alberta into British Columbia, lays one of our favourite local secrets in Marble Canyon.
Awaiting us here is an easy 1.3 kilometre out and back trail that crosses several bridges providing amazing views across the canyon and down into the startling turquoise water of Tokumm Creek below.
If you like a learning moment woven into on your hikes, stop to marvel at how this little creek carved through the creamy coloured sedimentary rock over millennia to create the canyon. Otherwise, just marvel at the beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Yoho National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia
Yoho National Park might be one of the smaller parks in the Canadian Rockies, but we believe it packs the biggest punch!
Located a little further up the road from the busy & bustling Lake Louise & Banff National Park, Yoho National Park has an intimate feel, despite being filled with immense, snow-capped mountains and thundering waterfalls!
This beautiful region is heaven for explorers looking to escape the ordinary, and we think it should be on everyone’s Rockies bucket list.
On this tour, your fun & local expert Radventures guide will determine the best times to visit each of these following locations, in no particular order, based on weather conditions, big bus tour schedules & a few other factors that we as locals consider to ensure that you, as our valued guests, are getting the best and most authentic experience on the day.
As one of our signature small group tours, we'll also treat you to a few secret locals spot with incredible views too!
Pass By: Kootenay National Park, Kootenay National Park, Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia
A land of ice and fire, Kootenay National Park is a place of contrasts, with valleys and canyons carved by glaciers and grasslands marked by fire. Take a scenic drive along its historic highway. Step out to experience ancient fossils and steamy hot springs.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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"
Hora de Inicio:
08:30 AM
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada
Traveler pickup is offered
For select hotel pick-ups in Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability.
Please meet your guide at the front of the Banff Train Station building and allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meeting point if you are driving.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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