Explore Moraine Lake and Lake Louise — A Half Day Tour
Description
Join us on an adventure through the stunning vistas of shimmering turquoise glacial lakes and breathtaking alpine scenery. Moraine Lake is one of the Canadian Rockies' most beautiful locations, but has since been closed to public vehicle access as of 2024. With new visitation restrictions in place, our half day tour is the best way to guarantee your spot in experiencing the beauty of Moraine Lake. Leave the driving to us and enjoy the striking shores of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise — up close and personal. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will be sure to walk you through the stories of our iconic attractions, giving you a truly authentic and immersive experience. Book a tour and get ready to join us for an unforgettable experience exploring two of the Rocky Mountain's most iconic and stunning lakes. Last minute booking available. Full refunds available up to 24 hours before tour departure.
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The waters of Moraine Lake seem like they have been poured straight from the heavens into the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The towering mountains encircle the deep blue surface of the lake in a formation so extraordinary, only Mother Nature could shape it. Piles of boulders have been seemingly dropped by the hands of giants, forming miniature mountains near the lakeshore. Let yourself be drawn to the trails that wind amongst the rocks and travel beyond to alpine meadows and sparkling lakes. With new visitation restrictions in place for Summer 2023, joining this small group tour is the best way to guarantee your visit to Moraine Lake.
Lake Louise is a glacial lake within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is named after the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and the wife of the Marquess of Lorne, who was the Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. The turquoise colour of the water comes from rock flour carried into the lake by melt-water from the glaciers that overlook the lake. The lake has a surface of 0.8 km² and is drained through the 3 km long Louise Creek into the Bow River. Moraine Lake and Lake Agnes are also accessible from Lake Louise.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No pets permitted.
Reviews(130)
This was a great tour! Young did a great job getting us to our destination safely and the coach bus was much more comfortable than the other smaller shuttles we saw come in.
Super easy parking in Canmore, the drive to Moraine and Louise was easy and stress free! Very happy with our trip. Caroline was an excellent tour guide and had great facts to share.
We had a great trip. The busses were all on time for every departure. Our river Younge was so knowledgeable and kind. We stupidly waited at the wrote spot but were called immediately and never felt embarrassed over over. Totally recommend.
Excellent experience! Our tour from Canmore to Lake Louise and Lake Moraine was led by Shawn. He was very informative, friendly, with a pleasant sense of humour. Everything happened smoothly and on time. We had ample time to explore the locations with Shawn's helpful tips. We highly recommend this trip.
Very comfortable vehicle— the pickup location was convenient and the driver (Caroline) was both knowledgeable and entertaining
10/10 experience! Travelled with my 17 year old son and we lucked out with great weather and a great group on the bus. Pick up was on time and easy to find, the drive to and from both lakes was seamless and the guide, Caroline, was incredible! She kept us entertained on the drive and then told us the best spots to go at each stop. She was seriously great! Really enjoyed this and would highly recommend to anyone considering a half-day trip. For reference we left at 8:30 from Banff and arrived back at the same site around 1:30 PM. Totally worth it so much fun thanks Caroline!
Very easy and efficient and inexpensive way to see both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. The 1:20 at each lake is better than most other companies who only allow 1 hr. It was a perfect half day. The driver was very nice and his information was interesting on the way from Banff to the sites
- half day (5.5-6 hr total) just right for kids and families, select morning tour to avoid delays - driver was friendly and provided useful info on how to beat spend our limited time at the lakes - Moraine Lake rock pile trail was manageable even for preschoolers. Great views!
Caroline was awesome and very funny. She made the trip fun and was a great guide! The tour itself was comfortable and timely and we had a great time
Our half-day tour to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in Banff National Park was an incredible experience! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the itinerary was well organized, giving us enough time to enjoy both iconic lakes without feeling rushed. A special thank you to our bus driver, Shawn, who made the trip even more enjoyable. He was friendly, professional, and an excellent driver. Shawn shared interesting facts and local insights along the way, kept everything running smoothly, and made everyone feel welcome throughout the tour. If you're visiting Banff and want a stress-free way to experience Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, I highly recommend this half-day tour. It was a memorable experience, and Shawn's great service made it even better!
