Banff Trip Overview
Radventures presents: Icefields Parkway Explorer.
Join us for an adventure deep into Banff National Park and along the famous Icefields Parkway, the undisputed world heavyweight champion of scenic roads, where jaw-dropping scenery is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, grazing wildlife by the roadside, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys.
Along the way, we’ll make stops at all the well renowned must-see spots as well as some spots that only 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 spend more time exploring outside than in our van.
Highlights of this tour include:
– Ice-skating on Lake Louise
– Snowshoeing to the best viewpoint in Banff National Park at Peyto Lake
– Lots of stops at Banff & the Icefields Parkways best destinations.
For more info, please visit our website.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Banff, Canada
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Banff, Canadian Rockies, Canada
Radventures presents: Icefields Parkway Explorer.
Join us for an adventure deep into Banff National Park and along the famous Icefields Parkway, the undisputed world heavyweight champion of scenic roads, where jaw-dropping scenery is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, grazing wildlife by the roadside, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires and turquoise lakes set in sweeping valleys.
Along the way, we’ll make stops at all the well renowned must-see spots as well as some spots that only 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 spend more time exploring outside than in our van.
Highlights of this tour include:
– Ice-skating on Lake Louise
– Snowshoeing to the best viewpoint in Banff National Park at Peyto Lake
– Lots of stops at Banff & the Icefields Parkways best destinations.
For more info, please visit our website.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bow Falls, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Adventuring outside deep in the heart of Banff National Park is a phenomenal experience in any season! That being said, this is a part of the world where weather can change in an instant and temperatures stay well below freezing for most of the winter. Please layer up and dress warm! On this tour, your Radventures guide will determine the best times to visit each of these locations (plus a few more secret ones if there is time!) based on the weather & a few other factors to ensure that you, as our guests, are getting the best experience on the day.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1K2 Canada
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as we explore deep into Banff National Park with stops at some of Banff’s best viewpoints & lake front destinations.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vermilion Lakes Road, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 0C0 Canada
See where the frozen waters of Vermilion Lakes meet the warm thermal spring waters rising from beneath the Canadian Rockies, with epic 360 degree views of Banff’s biggest mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
Lace up your ice-skates and glide across the world famous Lake Louise. Here, you’ll have the freedom to explore the area with a walk along the great trails, try out a bit of ice hockey and ice skating, or visit inside the famous hotel to check out the bougie decor, premium shops & to warm up with a hot drink or snack. Ice-skate rentals included in ticket price. There will also be a 30-40 minute lunch stop in Lake Louise Village at this time.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Have your cameras on the ready as we drive up what has been voted by many as the most picturesque road in the world. With towering mountains & glaciers all around, there is no bad seat to be in with views all around you. We’ll make stops at viewpoints including Bow Lake & Crowfoot Glacier along the way to take photos and get up close and personal with some of the best destinations along the famous Icefields Parkway.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Peyto Lake, Icefield Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Strap into snowshoes and take a short hike though gladed forests and deep powder snow to the best view on the Icefields Parkway! The incredible viewpoint for Peyto Lake has recently re-opened following a fresh upgrade to one of Banff National Park’s best destinations for taking the vast and staggering Canadian Rockies. The short snowshoe hike is 1.5km return with 25m elevation gain, making it a great opportunity for snowshoe beginners to experience an amazing winter activity! Snowshoe hire is included in your ticket price.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
