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Hidden Frozen Gems of Yoho & Kootenay Small Group Adventure

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Yoho & Kootenay Winter Escape

Step into the quiet side of the Rockies in winter, where the crowds thin out and the parks feel like they belong to you alone. This tour takes you to iced-over Marble Canyon, Natural Bridge, Numa Falls, and Emerald Lake in full freeze, along with a few local viewpoints most visitors never find.

Ice cleats are included for every stop, with snowshoes available as an upgrade for guests who want to break trail through untouched powder.

Small group, hot drinks, and a guide who knows this valley through every season.

For those who want winter at its rawest and quietest.

What's Included

  • Lunch A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests)
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
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Kootenay National Park

Kootenay National Park is a place of contrasts. Glaciers carved its valleys and canyons over thousands of years, while wildfire has shaped its grasslands more recently, opening the forest floor to new growth. The drive along the historic Kootenay Parkway takes you through both landscapes in a single afternoon.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Marble Canyon

Just over the continental divide, where the Rockies cross from Alberta into British Columbia, lies one of our favourite local secrets: Marble Canyon.An easy 1.3 km out and back trail leads across several bridges, each one framing a different view down into the canyon and the turquoise water of Tokumm Creek below.If you like a bit of geology woven into your hikes, your guide can explain how this small creek carved through the pale sedimentary rock over thousands of years to form the canyon. Otherwise, just take in the view and let the colour of the water speak for itself.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint

Witness one of the great feats of Canadian railway engineering on this Radventures small group adventure: the Spiral Tunnels.Two figure-eight tunnels loop through the mountains here, built in 1909 to replace a stretch of track so steep it had sent runaway trains, and workers, into the valley below. The spirals solved the problem by doubling the distance the trains travel, easing the grade enough to make the crossing safe.Time it right and you might catch a freight train looping through the mountain in front of you. Even without one, the surrounding peaks make this a worthwhile stop.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Emerald Lake

It's easy to see where Emerald Lake gets its name, even in winter, when the surface freezes into pale jade and white.The President Range rises around the lake on all sides, forming a natural amphitheater of towering, snow-loaded peaks and forested banks.As a Radventures guest, you get guaranteed, expedited entry right to the lakeshore. From there, you have 1.5 hours to explore. Walk the shoreline or just stand still. Emerald ice, snow-loaded peaks, and a quiet so deep you can hear the mountains breathing.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is a striking rock formation spanning the Kicking Horse River west of Field, where the slower-moving waters from the Field valley flats begin their descent through a canyon before meeting the Amiskwi River. In winter, ice builds up along the rock and riverbanks, adding a second layer of texture to a formation already shaped by water.The lookout offers a handful of vantage points over the formation, along with interpretive displays explaining the geology at work. It's an easy stop, just 3 km (1.9 miles) from Field on Emerald Lake Road, and far quieter in the winter months than in summer.The bridge itself was carved by the erosive force of rushing water, over what was once a waterfall. Softer rock beneath the hard limestone band wore away faster, and fissures widened over time until the river found a new path beneath the outcrop. Standing here in winter, with parts of the river frozen and the rest still churning beneath, it's easy to see that process still at work.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Yoho National Park

Here's the winter rewrite, with clichés and exclamation points removed and the waterfall language adjusted (frozen falls don't thunder):Yoho National Park might be one of the smaller parks in the Canadian Rockies, but we think it holds its own against any of them.Tucked just up the road from the busier Lake Louise and Banff, Yoho has an intimate feel despite its immense, snow-capped mountains and frozen waterfalls. In winter, the crowds thin out even further, leaving trails and viewpoints that feel like your own.This is a park for guests who want to get off the well-worn path, and we think it belongs on every Rockies itinerary.On this tour, your local Radventures guide decides the best order to visit each location, based on weather, road conditions, and a few other factors only locals would know, so you get the most out of the day, whatever winter throws at us.As one of our signature small group tours, we'll also take you to a few local spots most visitors never find.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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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 under 12 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 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Frozen Gems of Yoho & Kootenay Small Group Adventure?

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 (CST).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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Frozen Gems of Yoho & Kootenay Small Group Adventure?
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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 (CST).
  • 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:
  • Lunch. A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • Comfortable, premium transportation.
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests).
  • Polaroid souvenir.
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle).
  • Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations.
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat.
  • Snowshoes (one size fits all).
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
The following is NOT included:
  • Guide gratuities (optional).
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?
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The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Hidden Frozen Gems of Yoho & Kootenay Small Group Adventure is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children under 12 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?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Frozen Gems of Yoho & Kootenay Small Group Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • LunchA fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests)
  • Polaroid souvenir
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
  • Snowshoes (one size fits all)
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • Guide gratuities (optional)

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 under 12 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 10 travelers

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