Icefields Parkway: Highlights & Secrets

Discover Icefields Parkway’s hidden gems and wildlife with expert guides. Enjoy bespoke itineraries, relaxed hikes, and epic views away from the crowds.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff - This acclaimed Radventures small-group tour starts with a breathtaking drive from Banff, where participants can spot wildlife and learn about its rich Indigenous and European history.
  • Icefields Parkway - Often considered the most scenic driving road globally, the Icefields Parkway features over 100 ancient glaciers, cascading…
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
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up in Banff or Lake Louise (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
  • Lunch & snacks (please BYO or contact Radventures BEFORE booking to add-on a picnic lunch)
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
Additional Information

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…

Location
Banff Train Station
Railway Avenue
Park in the free parking lot. Please meet our guide at the front of the Banff Train Station building and allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meet point. For select hotel pick-ups in Banff & Lake Louise please contact Radventures BEFORE booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stephanie_o
Oct 4, 2024
Cam was a great guide as... - Cam 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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A9024idbrianh
Oct 1, 2024
A great day out - The tour was great, and a major reason was that the guide/driver (Flossie) was so friendly and informative with a great approach to the job. Although the tour was rather expensive, every aspect of my dealings with the company was first class, and I recommend them.
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Deb_h
Oct 1, 2024
Awesome day in the Icefields - Very informative tour. Magic weather. Lots of photo opportunities. Friendly helpful and caring guide. Small friendly tour group. Amazing scenery.
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Debh699
Oct 1, 2024
Best tour - I had the best day as a solo traveller with Radventures to the Icefields Parkway yesterday. Our guide, Flossie, had an educated and thorough answer for all our questions, both science and travel related. She was caring, friendly and fun and took us to some viewpoints and experiences that the big tour busses miss. My five fellow travellers were good company and we were very comfortable in our bus. I would highly recommend this tour if you are after a more individualised day out and dont want to feel like you’re being herded around in a large anonymous group.
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Shanebj8010fc
Sep 30, 2024
A fantastic day - We had a fantastic day! Can our guide was great and so knowledgeable. He explained everything so well The group size was small so that made the day flow well. The 8 hours flew by We saw so much beauty
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Lisamarch
Sep 29, 2024
Small tour group with gorgeous scenery - Very good tour of the ice fields parkway in a small vehicle. Great not to drive. Amelia was our guide and she did a good job, despite a guest who monopolized the conversation the entire day. She chose excellent places to park where we avoided crowds. We didn't end up getting any "extra" stop, which is listed as something you get. We ended early. I assume to get the loudmouth dropped off. Amelia was delightful. We enjoyed talking to her. We did not order a lunch and brought our own, which worked great to eat while at the glacier.
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Buddhaphimboonb
Sep 16, 2024
Wonderful place and a tour guide:) - I had a great time going with this tour and my lovely & friendly tour guide is Jess . She did a great job taking us to places and spending time at each place with no rush. I’ll absolutely recommend people to choose Radventure.
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Luvinteach
Sep 15, 2024
Great Tour-wonderful guide - We did the Icefields Parkway Explorer with Kam and had a fantastic time! Kam was very knowledgeable and accommodating and was always checking in with everyone to ensure they were having a good time and had everything they needed. We stopped at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake for some photos as well as the Columbia glacier and Discovery Center. Hiking was more strolling and very easy though going up to the glacier was a short climb up a hill. Note: you do not touch the glacier only hike from the parking lot up to the little hill to view the glacier. Communication was great. Pick up at the Banff train station was easy with lots of parking (beginning of Sept). Vans were very comfortable with large windows for viewing the beauty as we drove to our destinations. We also opted in for the lunch and the sandwiches were delicious. Everyone in our group had a wonderful time and we would highly recommend!
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Jeromies327
Sep 14, 2024
Great experience with a great guide! - Amazing trip with great views. The guide kale was amazing. Took great care of us and went out of his was to make us comfortable and engaged the entire trip. Would recommend this to anyone that enjoys beautiful scenery!
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Lynnec843
Sep 9, 2024
Wonderful day tour - Trip was amazing! Jaycob made sure everyone had fun and shared lots of interesting fun facts. It was an 8 hour tour but time went by so fast. Ordered the lunch which was a delicious sandwich, a banana and a bakery treat. Saw so much and had rock star parking everywhere. Everywhere we went was beyond amazing. If your interested in a tour Radventures is the one to chose!
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