2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Description
Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle with a friendly, experienced local guide who will share personal stories, insider tips, and the best photo spots along the way. This is the perfect way to discover the beauty of Banff National Park in just one day — without the stress of planning or navigating. Experience a full-day tour of Banff's most iconic lakes, including Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (replaced by Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge from Oct 13 - May 31). Embark on the best hiking trail at Johnston Canyon. Finish your adventure and immerse yourself in the charm of Banff Avenue. This tour provides pick up point at Calgary/Canmore/Banff, you will complete the tour and choose drop off point at Banff/Canmore/Calgary
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Itinerary
We commence our tour from either Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. The journey from Calgary to Banff National Park, where the tour begins, typically takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Pass by the iconic mountain in Banff
Lake Louise, a turquoise gem nestled in the heart of Banff National Park. Marvel at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Resort while taking in stunning views of Victoria Glacier at the foot of the snow-capped Mount Victoria. A perfect photo opportunity awaits you at the pristine shores of this glacial lake.
Lunch stop at Lake Louise Village or Lake Louise Ski Resort: Enjoy your choice of lunch at your own expense.
(Open from June 1 to Oct 12), Moraine Lake , renowned for its vivid blue waters and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. A perfect blend of nature's landscape and tranquility invites you to capture the postcard-perfect moment, creating memories that will last a lifetime (Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge will be alternatives to Moraine Lake from Oct 14 - May 31)
Alternative to Moraine Lake (Oct 13 - May 31)(30 MINS) Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, with its striking emerald-green waters and mountain vistas. Whether you're strolling along the shoreline. Don't miss the picturesque wooden bridge for stunning photo opportunities.
Alternative to Moraine Lake (Oct 13 - May 31)(15 MINS) Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park, sculpted by the relentless force of the Kicking Horse River over thousands of years. This breathtaking limestone arch spans the river, captivating visitors with its sheer beauty and grandeur.
Johnston Canyon, a top attraction in Banff. Follow the scenic pathway alongside Johnston Creek to discover dramatic waterfalls, misty cliffs, and abundant wildlife.
(Visit between June 1 - Oct 12) Visit the mirror-like surface of the lakes, reflecting the towering, snow-capped peaks of Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain. The surrounding wetlands are teeming with wildlife, from graceful waterfowl gliding across the water to the occasional sighting of a moose or elk along the shoreline.
(Either Banff Avenue OR Bow Falls visit) Explore Banff Avenue's shops and galleries, indulge in local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, and relax in the surrounding natural beauty for breathtaking views.
(Either Banff Avenue OR Bow Falls visit) Bow Falls is a stunning waterfall located near Banff, just a short distance from the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Its powerful, cascading waters and scenic backdrop make it a must-see attraction for visitors to the area.
The tour will end in Banff, and you have the option to choose your drop-off location in Banff, Canmore, or Calgary. The transfer from Banff to Calgary typically takes approximately 90 minutes.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, attraction closures, or traffic issues.
Reviews(471)
Omggg our tour guide, Andrew (Andy) was absolutely amazing! He is hilarious and super funny! We talked so much and learned so much from him. We love you, Andrew and can’t wait to see ya again.
Tour was incredible! Our guide, Layse, was amazing and informative! Thank you for an unforgettable experience
Liked everything except the “lunch” stop. We did not get a chance to see Johnston canyon but went to marble canyon instead and liked that experience
What a great day touring Banff! Went to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon. The stops were timed perfectly and the guide was well-knowing and witty the whole trip, which made it a great tour.
Jay was a Fabulous Tour Guide & Driver!!! He was informative as well as sensitive to the passengers needs. The tour was Great! It should be #1 in 2026 as well as 2025!!!
We had the most amazing day with our tour guide, Andy! He was absolutely incredible—so friendly, knowledgeable and informative, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. The tour was fantastic from start to finish, and Andy really went above and beyond to make it such a memorable day. We couldn’t recommend the tour highly enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thought we were supposed to have a tour guide and we didn’t. The driver gave us little information. Also she took us to a place where we’re supposed to have lunch and the place was busy and she only gave us 45 minutes. We ended up bringing our lunch and ate on the bus.
Layse was absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for a fantastic day!
A great day out! Fabulous scenery. Scott was an excellent guide and driver.
We toured with Scott in early August and had a blast! We had debated renting a car to get out to Banff ourselves, but after taking the tour, we realized this is the best option. Areas like Moraine lake are not accessible unless you are in a tour bus, so you would miss out. Additionally, the park is ENORMOUS and would be really challenging to navigate if you hadn't been here before. Scott did a great job telling us how to maximize our time and sharing facts and anecdotes about the area. We had plenty of time at each stop to see what we wanted, and Scott gives walkie-talkies to keep in contact about time. It's easy to modify for how much walking you would like to do. For the lunch, we went to Lake Louise Community. I was concerned about the options because I am gluten free. Laggan's bakery had plenty of GF options, including chilis (beef and veg), butter chicken, brownies, and fried items (the fryer was not working when we were there). Overall great experience! We were exhausted at the end of the trip, but feel like we maximized how much we saw in a limited amount of time.
