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Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Canadian Rockies Hidden Gems

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Overview

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.

- Explore the Canadian Rockies epic, hard to reach gems in Yoho & Kootenay National Parks

- Feel the power of one of the biggest waterfalls in all of Canada (380m tall!!)

- Get off the beaten path and experience the Canadian Rockies best kept secrets!

What's Included

  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
  • 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)
  • Park Pass
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Meeting point

Railway Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada

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What To Expect

Kootenay National Park (Pass By)

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.
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Marble Canyon

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint

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!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Emerald Lake

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!
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Natural Bridge

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Takakkaw Falls

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.”
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Yoho National Park (Pass By)

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 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 local spots with incredible views too!
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Canadian Rockies Hidden Gems?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 55 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Canadian Rockies Hidden Gems?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle).
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows.
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests).
  • Onboard cooler to keep drinks & lunch cold.
  • Expert & fun local guide with lots of local secrets to share!.
The following is NOT included:
  • 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).
  • Park Pass.
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Canadian Rockies Hidden Gems is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Canadian Rockies Hidden Gems will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
  • Onboard cooler to keep drinks & lunch cold
  • Expert & fun local guide with lots of local secrets to share!
  • 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)
  • Park Pass
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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.

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