Radventures turns Banff and the Canadian Rockies into a personal playground, pairing bucket-list icons with secret viewpoints only locals know. Award-winning guides limit groups to just a handful of guests, giving them freedom to ...
Review summary
The guides here consistently earn glowing praise for their knowledge and personality. Names like Bee, Rae, Nolan, Tess, and Aaron come up repeatedly, with travelers appreciating their expertise about local ecology, wildlife, and the best photo spots. These aren't just drivers—they're storytellers who share fun facts and keep the experience engaging while adapting to conditions and visitor needs. Tours cover Banff's iconic destinations like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with wildlife sightings (elk, bears, mountain goats) being a regular highlight. Several reviewers specifically mention this works well for those who want to see the area without strenuous hiking or navigating on their own. The guides handle photos, provide local restaurant recommendations, and generally create a relaxed atmosphere. One review did mention a less engaging experience with minimal commentary and basic stops, suggesting guide quality may vary slightly, though this appears to be the exception rather than the rule given the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
What people are saying
We had a sunrise tour at Moraine Lake with Aaron as our guide, and we truly had the best day. Despite the early start, Aaron was chipper from the get go, which set the tone for a lovely tour where we felt very well taken care of and like we could ask anything we needed or wanted to know about Moraine Lake and the surrounding area. We also had a much needed hot drink pitstop upon arrival at Moraine Lake, with blankets if we needed them, before making our way to the viewing spots for the sunrise. Aaron took some gorgeous photos of us and other members of our group against the sunrise backdrop, politely asking others who had been hogging the good viewpoint spots if they would mind giving our group a bit of time to get good photos there. Everything went to schedule, the journey was very pleasant and enjoyable, with some lovely conversation throughout the minibus, taking the scenic route back to Banff via the Bow Valley Parkway, and it felt like our whole tour group reflected the vibe Aaron gave off, which made for one of the best tours of our two week trip in Canada. Thank you so much Aaron and Radventures for such a memorable penultimate day in Canada, and thanks for the laughs! Highly recommended!
Izi Kimble
October 4, 2025
We had a sunrise tour at Moraine Lake with Aaron as our guide, and we truly had the best day. Despite the early start, Aaron was chipper from the get go, which set the tone for a lovely tour where we felt very well taken care of and like we could ask anything we needed or wanted to know about Moraine Lake and the surrounding area. We also had a much needed hot drink pitstop upon arrival at Moraine Lake, with blankets if we needed them, before making our way to the viewing spots for the sunrise. Aaron took some gorgeous photos of us and other members of our group against the sunrise backdrop, politely asking others who had been hogging the good viewpoint spots if they would mind giving our group a bit of time to get good photos there. Everything went to schedule, the journey was very pleasant and enjoyable, with some lovely conversation throughout the minibus, taking the scenic route back to Banff via the Bow Valley Parkway, and it felt like our whole tour group reflected the vibe Aaron gave off, which made for one of the best tours of our two week trip in Canada. Thank you so much Aaron and Radventures for such a memorable penultimate day in Canada, and thanks for the laughs! Highly recommended!
Izi Kimble
October 4, 2025