Banff National Park Guided Adventure Tour

Explore the best of Banff National Park with the Canadian Rockies top-rated tour operator.
This active, small-group guided tour is our best hits album, featuring the top destinations that should be on everyone's Banff bucket list, plus a tailor made selection of other stunning stops & memorable experiences that are both on and off the radar of most visitors.

- Explore Banff National Park’s most popular locations, plus a few of our local secret spots

- Guaranteed & expedited lakeshore access to the famous glacier fed lakes, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake (now closed to public vehicle access, meaning a tour is the best way to guarantee your visit)

- Expert local guiding and a tailor made itinerary designed for you so you can maximize your experience on the day

- A tailor made finish to the day, factoring in recent wildlife sightings and local insights to include a surprise stop or two (or three) that will leave you stoked you chose to explore with us!

Meeting Point

Banff Train Station

327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada

For hotel pick-ups in Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise please contact Radventures BEFORE booking.
There is free, all day parking at Banff Train Station. 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.

What's included:

• Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
• Access to Moraine Lake
• Tailor-made finish to the day, factoring in recent wildlife sightings & our guests interests!
• Award-winning small group tour, led by a certified and expert local guide with photography training
• Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
• Onboard cooler to keep drinks & lunch cold
• Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows perfect for spotting wildlife
• Pick-up and drop-off at Banff Train Station

Not included:

• Park Pass
• Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
• Hotel pick-up in Banff & Lake Louise (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
• Premium upgrade that includes a picnic lunch (please contact Radventures before booking)

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Banff

Banff

We’ll meet you in Banff for a smooth start to your day. Our upscale and spacious van and friendly expert local guide will be waiting to welcome you aboard for a day of adventure, comfort, and discovery.

5 minutes

Banff National Park

Your adventure takes place in the heart of Banff National Park, with guaranteed stops at two of the most iconic and in-demand locations in Canada: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
But that’s just the beginning.

This isn’t a scripted, cookie-cutter tour. This is where the Radventures magic comes in — we throw away the script and build the day around you.

Your local guide draws on deep insider knowledge to choose the best route and secret stops based on:

Recent wildlife sightings,

your group’s interests, vibe, and energy, and

timing and conditions that day.

This means no two tours are ever the same. Whether it’s a secluded canyon, a peaceful lookout, or a backroad that wildlife hang out but most visitors miss, we’ll take you where the experience will be most memorable — not just where the guidebooks say to go.

2 hours

Lake Louise

Lake Louise

Lake Louise has been drawing in visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over a century, and for good reason.
This famous alpine lake in Banff National Park is an unbelievable turquoise blue colour, fed by glacier melt and set to a backdrop of Mount Victoria and hanging glaciers.

As our guest on this small group tour, you’ll not only get guaranteed & expedited entry to the stunning Lake Louise, saving you the stress of waiting in long lines for crowded buses or having to arrive before 3am to get a parking spot, but also a tailored itinerary from your expert local guide based on your preferences.

Don't get fooled into a shorter stop! At Lake Louise, you will want 1.5-2 hours to explore the lakeside trails, rent a canoe, explore the Chateau Lake Louise or simply hang out under a tree and watch the world go by!

Your expert local guide will be on hand to give you all the information you need and show you where our local secret spots are, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.

2 hours

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake Rd, Off Great Divide Hwy, Lake Louise

This glacier-fed lake becomes the most intense and vivid shade of turquoise blue in the summer months meaning you'll likely end up pinching yourself to see if you're dreaming.
Now closed to public vehicle access, Moraine Lake is rightfully at the top of everyones Banff bucket list after becoming the number 1 destination in the Canadian Rockies in recent years.

With strict visitation restrictions in place since 2023, joining this small group tour is the best way to guarantee your stress-free visit to Moraine Lake.

Don't get fooled into a shorter stop! At Moraine Lake, you will want 1.5-2 hours to explore the lakeside trails, rent a canoe or enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our secret spots.

Your expert local guide will be on hand to give you all the information you need to maximize your experience here and show you where our local secret spots at the lake are, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bow Valley Parkway

Improvement District No. 9, , Banff

If times allow we will drive down the Bow Valley Parkway with potential tailor-made stop/route: A relaxing and scenic drive through forested valleys and wildlife corridors. Great for spotting wildlife and taking in uninterrupted views of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain, all whilst avoiding the traffic of the Trans Canada Highway. *Not a guaranteed route/stop.*

15 minutes

Morant's Curve

Improvement District #9

If time allow we will make a stop at the famous Morant's Curve. A classic Canadian Rockies scene straight from a postcard. Morant’s Curve offers a stunning bend in the Bow River with the backdrop of towering peaks — and if we’re lucky, a train rolling through for the ultimate shot. *Not a guaranteed stop.*

15 minutes

Castle Cliff Viewpoint

Bow Valley Pkwy, Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

If time allows, we’ll pause at Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows, peaceful and scenic spots nestled along the Bow Valley Parkway. Castle Cliff Viewpoint offers a short walk to a small viewing platform with breathtaking vistas of Castle Mountain’s rugged cliffs. It’s a quiet roadside stop with a tranquil forest setting, ideal for soaking in the scenery and spotting wildlife.

15 minutes

Bow Falls

, , Banff

Visit the incredible Bow Falls, home to the famous scene from the 1953 Marilyn Monroe film "River of No Return".

15 minutes

Surprise Corner

Buffalo St, , Banff, T1L 1A1

Gaze through the alpine forests up Tunnel Mountain through to a famous local hotel that resembles a castle in the sky!

15 minutes

Hoodoos Trail

Buffalo Street, Surprise Corner Viewpoint parking lot, Banff, T0L

Take a short walk to one of Banff National Parks red chair destinations with epic views of the Hoodoo's and the Canadian Rockies as they sprawl across the Bow Valley.

20 minutes

Lake Minnewanka

Improvement District No.9, Distance from Banff:10 km and distance from Lake Louise:66 km, Banff

Keep your eyes peeled for bears, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, foxes & other wildlife as we travel deep into Banff National Park to explore the deep blue glacially fed lakes of Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake.

30 minutes

Mount Norquay Lookout

Mt Norquay Scenic Drive , Banff, Banff

Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.

15 minutes