Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour
Description
Enjoy a full day tour with a local family run company! Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway contains some of the best scenery that Canada has to offer. With stunning views of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear mountain lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and abundant wildlife this 8-hour tours take's you to the world-renowned Lake Louise, Morraine Lake and Bow Lake. Also included are stops at Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka. Beyond Banff provides small and personalized tours for up to 22 guests. This tour covers a good portion of the Banff National Park and its beautiful lakes within a single Tour. Private tours available on request. Please note that the road to Moraine Lake is closed and will reopen late May. Winter in the Canadian Rockies can make travel difficult at times and access to some destinations in Banff may not be guaranteed. The tour itinerary may be changed due to conditions.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is the largest lake in Banff National Park and actually used to be home to a small summer village. Today the village lies beneath the pristine blue waters of Lake Minnewanka. This stop provides some interesting history of how things have changed in the park over the years.
First opened in 1911 the world famous Chateau Lake Louise has been bringing guests to experience the clear blue waters of Lake Louise for many years. This iconic stop will offer the opportunity to explore the historic hotel and snap some pictures if bright blue waters of Lake Louise.
Nestled in the valley of 10 peaks amongst massive peaks and glaciers. The vivid blue colors make Moraine Lake one of the most beautiful Lakes in Canada, if not the world. Take in the views on the path around the lake. Or take the rewarding hike to the top of the rockpile offering the most picturesque view of the Lake. A view so good it used to be Canadas $20 Bill (Closed for the season - reopening June 1st 2025)
Voted as one the most scenic roadways in the world, take in the views of glaciers, massive peaks and lakes and the occasional Grizzly Bear as you make your way towards Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. Please note that this tour does not include the skywalk / Ice explorer
The headwaters of the Bow river, Bow Lake is one of the impressive lakes in the Canadian Rockies. Although not as famous as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, it offers some great views of Bow Glacier and the waterfalls coming off the base of the glacier. What truly makes this place special is the remoteness and quietness of the location.
This road side turnout allows for some impressive views of the Crowfoot Glacier
Seen from above on the recently constructed viewpoint, the beautiful spot overlooks the electric blue waters of Peyto Lake!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup at all Town of Banff and Canmore - Hotels, Hostels, lodges, Airbnb's and even Campgrounds! Pickup in Banff will be between 9 and 9:25 Depending on location. Pickups in Canmore start at 8:30. Guests travelling from outside the Town of Banff and Canmore will be asked to meet at the Banff Train Station Parking area for 9am. Please list pickup info on booking details if you cant find it on the selection. If travelling from outside Banff. I f travelling from outside the Park such as Canmore guests will be required to purchase a park pass. *Please note we do not pickup in Lake Louise*
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All tours provided in English
- Minimum age is 9 years
Reviews(890)
Best way to see the lakes! Rob was great helping us navigate the crowds and very knowledgeable of all stops.
We would definitely recommend the tour. Our guide provided a lot of additional information about the stops, as well as other tips and tricks for Banff. Being able to see so much in one day would not have been feasible on our own.
Rob was very knowledgeable on historic events and his story telling was epic! We highly recommend Rob and this tour.
Quaid gave a great tour! Personable, friendly, and shared interesting information, especially which washrooms to use. We enjoyed the experience and highly recommend the tour.
We had an absolutely phenomenal experience on our Beyond Banff tour! Our tour guide, Quaid, was exceptional from start to finish. He was incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming, and he made everyone feel comfortable throughout the day. His knowledge of Banff, the surrounding mountains, wildlife, and local history was outstanding. He answered every question thoughtfully and shared so many interesting facts and stories that really brought the area to life. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. The tour was well organized, relaxed, and gave us plenty of opportunities to enjoy the breathtaking scenery while learning about this beautiful part of Alberta. It was one of the highlights of our trip. I also must say, the value is excellent for the money paid. Worth every penny and I'd absolutely go again! Thank you, Quaid, for making our first visit to Banff so special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
100% worth every penny! Our guide Rob was a local who had lived in the area his whole life, he told such great stories about the history of the mountains and some tales of his childhood! I loved every minute of it. it was well worth it!
Our tour guide Robbie gave us a day filled with great info and an easy way to see multiple lakes and vistas. We would not have seen such beautiful sights without his direction. He also shared tips that enhanced the rest of our time in the Banff area. We highly recommend this tour!
We are local to Alberta and had friends visiting from Minnesota. They wanted to visit Banff so other friends recommended booking a tour with this company as so many sites are only available by tour bus. It was definitely the way to go! Our friends absolutely loved the tour and all the information that our guide Quaid had for them. We learned things we didn’t know as well and we all had a wonderful day. The tour ran very smoothly and Quaid was a very good driver. The only recommendation I would make is that the lunch stop at Lake Louise town was a bit chaotic due to the volume of people there at the same time. If the tour company could offer a preorder option for the busy cafe that would be a nice addition. That being said I would recommend this tour giving it a 10 out of 10!
Excellent from the time of pick up to drop off
Small bus with 19 of us. Our guide and driver, Quaid, was excellent - funny and informative and unlike most tourist sector workers in Banff is a real local, giving us lots of inside information. The tour was very thorough and culminated with a short walk to a totally incredible overlook where few other tourists go. A really excellent tour well worth the money.
