Emerald Lake & Takakkaw Falls: Discover Hidden Gems of Canadian Rockies

Escape the summer crowds and discover the hidden gems of the Canadian Rockies in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. Experience the stunning beauty of Emerald Lake, Takkakaw Falls, and more!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kootenay National Park - A realm of ice and fire, Kootenay National Park is a land of contrasts, featuring valleys and canyons sculpted by glaciers and grasslands shaped by fire. Enjoy a scenic drive along its historic highway.
  • Marble Canyon - Just beyond the continental divide, where the Rockies transition from Alberta into British Columbia,…
What's Included
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • 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)
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
  • Premium upgrade that includes a picnic lunch (please contact Radventures before booking)
  • Park Pass
Additional Information

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…

Location
Banff Train Station
Railway Avenue
For select hotel pick-ups in Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability. Please meet your guide at the front of the Banff Train Station building and allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meeting point if you are driving.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Z7578mgcarolyng
Jul 19, 2025
Radventures with Bee was an unforgettable experience - Bee was amazing. I did two tours with Radventures in Banff, - Hidden Gems and Best of Banff and I was lucky enough to get Bee as a guide both times. She was energetic and bubbly and chatted to everyone on the bus. She had an impressive depth of knowledge about the area. I recommend Bee and Radventures highly 😀
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Neillklein
Jul 16, 2025
A GREAT DAY WITH FLOSSIE IN THE ROCKIES - Flossie picked us up promptly at 8:30 to begin our exciting day in Yoho and parts of the Rockies near Banff. As we were the only people on on today’s tour, she tailored it to our needs We saw some great sights! When she dropped us off at our hotel we were tired but excite about this great. I would recommend Radaventures to anyone who might askDefinitely worth the the small extra expense,
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Tianz31
Jul 16, 2025
Informative and enjoyable friendly tour - Bee is a super dooper nice guide. I enjoyed her company along the tour very much. Thank you for bringing good energy and vibes to the group while keeping an eye out on everyone to make the tour go smoothly.
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Genevieve_f
Jul 16, 2025
Do not hesitate, it is to do and see! Well organized day! - We really enjoyed our guide, the activities, the time given to each place, the comfort of transportation and the fact that we are a small group. Thank you to our kind Flossie who is definitely THE Best of all guides!!!
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Sarahwarrilow
Jul 15, 2025
Better then Brewsters - Bee was just fantastic full of knowledge full of fun and just lovely. The ride up to the waterfall was a bit scary on the hairpin bend but she got a round of applause for the way she handled it. I would recommend this tour with the company. Only 6 of us so was perfect.
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Monique_p
Jul 14, 2025
Off the Beaten Path - I appreciated this tour so much because it gave us a chance to seeing less-popular attractions that are just as magnificent as the main ones. I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for an activity to do with minimal crowds. Ollie & Flossy (our guides) navigated our itinerary around peak tourist times so we could maximize our experience at each stop. Our guides were great, definitely some of our favorites on this trip! The only thing I’d mention to inquire about is provided lunch…we booked our tour through Viator and weren’t notified that we needed to pre-select a lunch for that day. Flossy was more than accommodating, and we were able to grab some food at one of the stops.
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Browndog2020
Jul 14, 2025
Really enjoyable tour. - Excellent tour. Our guide, Nolan, was very good. He was very knowledgeable and very interesting to chat to throughout the day and he took us to some fantastic places, some of which were not signposted so we would never have seen them without going on this tour. The weather was not great so our guide changed our tour accordingly. Despite the weather it was a very successful day enjoyed by the whole family.
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Somerset_locals
Jul 11, 2025
Great day despite the rain - We were unfortunate with the weather with heavy rain and poor visibility most of the day. However the scenery was still stunning and Nolan the guide was brilliant at flexing our itinerary to make the best of it . We cut short our time at Emerald lake as the canoe hire place was closed and the rain made walking far or being outside a bit of a trial even in waterproofs, but added in an impromptu visit to Lake Louise instead. We were really well looked after and had a great day learning loads about the area. Would highly recommend it!
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Lisa491
Jul 10, 2025
Great Tour and Tour Guide - This tour was one of the highlights of our Banff trip! Sebastian was friendly and knowledgeable. The sights are stunning- unspoiled natural wonders! We were so thankful to be on this tour since the parking at several of these locations seemed difficult. The photos speak for themselves!
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Nurseriley51
Jul 14, 2025
Very crowded place - Sadly, the lake and falls are extemely crowded. We had a day planned to spend at Emerald lake and the parking lot was full, with a line of parking a least one mile long along the road. I have been to this lake over the decades but it was never this crowded and it detracked from the experience. We got a qiuck picutre and left. Parks Canada, how about a shuttle service from Field with a timed entry ?
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From $212
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).