Moraine Lake Banff Town Lake Louise Johnston Canyon
Description
Discover the best of Banff National Park on this scenic small-group tour featuring four iconic stops: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, and Banff Town. The stunning Johnston Canyon, where catwalks and canyon walls lead you to powerful waterfalls tucked within the forest. Visit the world-famous Lake Louise, known for its emerald waters and Victoria Glacier backdrop. Moraine Lake—an alpine jewel surrounded by ten towering peaks and a must-see for nature lovers and photographers. Your journey ends with a stop in charming Banff Town, where you can stroll the streets, browse local shops, or grab a coffee with a mountain view. With round-trip transportation from Calgary, Banff or Canmore, this tour is a hassle-free way to explore some of the most breathtaking sights in the Canadian Rockies.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cascade Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff. Cascade is the highest mountain adjacent to the townsite.
Only visit from 2025/6/1 to 2025/10/13
Castle Mountain is a mountain located within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, approximately halfway between Banff and Lake Louise. It is the easternmost mountain of the Main Ranges in the Bow Valley and sits astride the Castle Mountain Fault which has thrust older sedimentary and metamorphic rocks forming the upper part of the mountain over the younger rocks forming its base.
Activities on and around the lakes include canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, wildlife watching, bird watching, and hiking. The shorelines along Vermilion Lakes Drive are popular locations for sunrise and sunset photography.
Lake Louise, often regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Canada, is nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, surrounded by majestic mountains and glaciers. The lake’s mesmerizing emerald color is a result of tiny mineral particles from the nearby glaciers that dissolve into the water, creating a stunning reflection. The area around the lake features the famous Lakeshore Trail, where visitors can stroll and enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery. In summer, you can even rent a canoe and paddle across the lake, immersing yourself in the cool, refreshing water. During winter, Lake Louise transforms into a winter wonderland, with ice sculptures and an outdoor ice rink adding to its charm. It's also a popular destination for skiing and snowshoeing.
Johnston Canyon is a beautiful and popular hiking destination located in Banff National Park. Known for its stunning waterfalls, the canyon features a series of pathways and bridges that lead visitors through narrow rock walls and past both lower and upper waterfalls. The hike is relatively easy and offers breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters, making it a must-see for nature lovers. In winter, the canyon transforms into a magical icy wonderland with frozen waterfalls, attracting visitors for ice walks and photography.
Duration in Banff town Winter itinerary: 2 hrs Summer itinerary: 45mins
Itinerary only visit during the closed period of Moraine Lake (October 14, 2025 - May 31, 2026), not in summer itinerary
Itinerary only visit during the closed period of Moraine Lake (October 14, 2025 - May 31, 2026), not in summer itinerary
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide 3 designated pickup/dropoff locations: 07:15 Calgary Downtown Delta Hotel by Marriott 08:40 Canmore Visitor Information Centre 09:00 Banff Caribou Hotel (Due to winter road and weather conditions, the pickup time may vary and be adjusted. Please refer to the time we notify you of.)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All pick-up times and locations are fixed. Please carefully review the pick-up detail and choose the location that best suits you. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
- If the minimum number of participants is not met, we reserves the right to cancel your booking or change the tour date. We will contact you prior to the departure to inform you of any changes.Total tour duration includes travel time.
- We will send a tour reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages carefully, as important updates regarding your pickup time or itinerary may be included.
- Due to the unpredictable road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
- This is a group tour, and you will be traveling with other participants.
- If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller on board, please inform us in advance. A service fee will be charged as the guide needs to arrange vehicle space accordingly.
- We offer infant seats upon request. Please let us know in advance, as there will be an installation and cleaning fee. To avoid additional costs, we recommend bringing your own infant seat.
- Total tour duration includes travel time
- Winter Itinerary (When Moraine Lake closed) : Lake Lousie-Johnston Canyon-Banff Town-Bow Falls-Surprise Corner
- Summer Itinerary : Lake Lousie-Moraine Lake-Johnston Canyon-Banff Town
Reviews(6)
We only had one day to squeeze in Banff and this was a perfect way to see the highlights. Stunning and well paced tour and our guide was great.
Our tour guide is excellent. The timing for each tour is enough to enjoy every tourist location we visited.
It was a great trip and enjoyed it. The two negative things was I had to seat over the wheel and it was very uncomfortable and the driver needs to give more information about things. I would recommend this tour.
We were at the meeting place as what we read from the website almost 30mins early. Then 10mins before the time, somebody called us and told us to meet them up somewhere, ask his name and told us his William the travel guide from Viator. He told us he will sent a text message for the new meeting place. Finally, got there only to be told that they will already been gone if we've been late for 2mins more. We told them, if they sent us an e-mail or text or call a day before about the change in the meeting place, we have been there much earlier. Still, we arrived in the new meeting place on the exact time. Another thing is when we are all inside the van, some of us notice how most of the windows are smudgy, even the ones pick up from the banff location reiterated how hard for them to see what the travel guide is telling, while complaining how they end up seating seperately eventhough they put to note they are a family. Even some of the passengers are noisy (even at the last leg of the tour) and loud to the point that the travel guide dude William told them to "keep quiet". All in all its still a good experience, kudos to William the travel guide for his patience and his knowledge about the places we go, he knows the route well and shared a lot of tips in taking photos. Maybe it will be nice if he had a buddy with him in his work, because, it really is a big work to hold and keep up a big tourist group. Still, we'd try to get this tour package again with William as our tour guide.
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the confusion with the meeting place and timing—we understand how important clear communication is and will work to improve this. We appreciate your kind words about William’s patience, knowledge, and guidance throughout the tour. Your suggestion about having an assistant with him is very helpful, and we’ll definitely consider it to enhance the experience for future guests. We’re glad overall you had a good time, and we look forward to welcoming you again with William for another memorable tour!
Disorganized driver who's english was bad and had terrible driving skills. Cut a car off and nearly had an accident.
Your was wonderful. Tommy was great and extra helpful to us as we “lagged behind” a bit. Beautiful sights! Lake Moraine was unbelievable! You can see it easily at a lower level but worth the trip up to the top for the view! Be cautious climbing as it is a bit uneven while using the man made steps heading up
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and that our guide Tommy made you feel supported throughout the tour. Moraine Lake truly is breathtaking, and we’re glad you made it to the top for that unforgettable view. Thank you for the helpful tip for future travelers too!
