Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Small Group Day Tour from Banff
Overview
Two lakes that don't look real, seen the way they're meant to be. This is the best of Banff National Park with one of Canada's top-rated tour operators: an active, small-group day built around the turquoise icons everyone chases, plus the stops most visitors drive right past.
No conveyor belt, no checkboxes. Just your guide, who loves these mountains the way most people love their hometown, slowing the day down so the wonder actually lands.
- Guaranteed, expedited lakeshore access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Moraine is now closed to public vehicles, so a tour is the surest way to reach the water
- Expert local guiding and a tailor-made itinerary shaped around your group
- A true small-group experience, never a crowded coach
- A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite
- A surprise finish picked on the day around recent wildlife sightings
- 1% for the Planet member, your booking helps protect these places
What's Included
- Lunch Fresh croissant Turkey sandwich by default. Preference or dietary need? Reach out for an alternative. Included on the 8 hour option for bookings on or after June 26. Booked earlier? Call to add lunch.
- Access to Moraine Lake
- Polaroid souvenir
- Hotel pick-up in Banff & Lake Louise
- Comfortable, upscale transportation with panoramic windows
- Small group experience (max 12 guests)
- Fresh water refills (BYO water bottle)
- Expert local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- National Park Pass
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup times may shift by 5 to 10 minutes depending on group size, so please be ready a little early. To keep your day running smoothly, be sure to select your pickup location before the tour. We can only collect guests from a confirmed pickup point.
What To Expect
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Banff
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Banff National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Louise
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Moraine Lake
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Bow Valley Parkway
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Morant's Curve
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castle Cliff Viewpoint
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
- Lunch is included on the 8 hour tour option for all bookings made on or after June 26, 2026. A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative. Booked before June 26? You can still add lunch by calling us ahead of your tour.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-299389P7
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