Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee
Description
Want to hike Lake Agnes Teahouse and still see Moraine Lake the same day? Or rent a canoe at Moraine and still see Lake Louise? With our extended tour, you can choose your preferred schedule! We have 3 options available: Just confirm with your guide on the morning of the tour! * Option 1: - 1.5 hrs at Moraine Lake + 3.5 hrs at Lake Louise * Option 2: - 3 hrs at Moraine Lake + 2 hrs at Lake Louise * Option 3: - 5 hrs at Moraine Lake only We arrive when the lakes are at their most turquoise. Perfect 8 AM start. Travel through a wildlife corridor for a chance to spot bears, wolves, cougars, elk, and deer. No lineups, no hassle. Expedited access to both lakes. Expert local guides. Umbrellas provided. Moraine Lake access fee included! Comfortable 14-passenger van with panoramic windows, high roof, and air conditioning. Small group. Maximum 14 guests. Pickups in Canmore, Harvie Heights, and Banff, a short walk from most accommodations.
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Itinerary
We will journey past the picturesque Vermilion Lakes, framed by the breathtaking backdrop of majestic Mt Rundle.
You will have two options: 1.5 hours at Moraine Lake and 3.5 hours at Lake Louise OR 3 hours at Moraine Lake and 2 hours at Lake Louise. Experience the famous Moraine Lake, the top attraction in Banff National Park! Our friendly local driver/guide ensures you arrive at this magical location just in time to witness the stunning most vibrant turquoise color. The same that made you to come here to visit. With small group sizes limited to a maximum of 14 passengers, you'll enjoy an intimate experience. Our drivers remain the same for the whole day, and best of all, no waiting in lines! Join us for an unforgettable Moraine Lake and Lake Louise experience.
Two options: 1.5 hours at Moraine Lake and 3.5 hours at Lake Louise OR 3 hours at Moraine Lake and 2 hours at Lake Louise. You can hike, rent a canoe, or simply soak it all in. ️More Than Just a Photo Stop–Most visitors snap a quick picture and leave, missing out on what makes Lake Louise truly magical. You’ll have time to immerse yourself in the surroundings and experience the lake beyond the crowds. Paddle on the lake–you can glide across the crystal-clear waters and take in the scenery from the best point—right on the lake! Bring your stand-up paddleboard along! Some of our vehicles have extra room in the back to accommodate them-but they must be inflatable! Please let us know in advance by leaving a comment when booking, emailing, or calling us. If we’re not informed ahead of time, we may not be able to accommodate your SUP. Hike to Stunning Viewpoints–Lake Agnes Tea House, Lake Louise shoreline, or the Fairview Lookout, you’ll have the time for one of these world-class hikes
Wildlife Spotting Along the Way Travel through a wildlife corridor and a wildlife habitat to get a chance to spot elusive animals like bears, wolves, cougars, elk, and deer. Keep your camera ready—you never know what you might spot!
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact us in advance for infant/child safety seats to confirm availability. No infant/child will be allowed to sit on the parent's lap. If the guide arrives and there is a child who requires a child safety seat, but you have not requested and confirmed one with us in advance — and do not have your own — unfortunately, you will be denied boarding, and no refund will be issued.
- We have limited extra space in some of our vehicles for strollers and inflatable SUPs. If you plan to bring these items, please ensure that the stroller is foldable and the SUP is inflatable. It is essential that you contact us in advance to confirm availability of space for your equipment. If you arrive with a stroller or SUP without prior notice and confirmation, we may not be able to accommodate it. Should this prevent you from boarding the tour, unfortunately, no refund will be provided.
- Each traveller is required to sign an electronic waiver at the latest 24 hours before the trip. Please sign using your full name; initials or first names alone will not be accepted as signatures. Please do not list any other adult (over 18 years old) under your waiver. You will find the link to the waiver in your confirmation.
- Please note that canoe rental is not included and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The rental docks are managed by the hotels at the lakes, and the cost is approximately $160 per hour per canoe. At Lake Louise, canoes can typically accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children, depending on weight distribution. At Moraine Lake, canoes can typically fit 2 to 3 people, depending on weight distribution.
- Pick-Up Information For MORAINE LAKE AND LAKE LOUISE EXTENDED TOURS ➔ PICK-UPS IN CANMORE or HARVIE HEIGHTS: Pick-up is between 8:00–8:15 AM ✺✺ PICK-UPS IN BANFF Pick-up is between 8:30–8:45 AM. Please be ready 10 minutes before your pick-up window begins. Due to multiple stops, your driver may arrive slightly earlier or later. Look for a white Ford Transit van with CANMORE TRAVEL logo on it.
Reviews(146)
One stop shop with Canmore Travel, James is a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was beautiful plenty of time at each location. The views were out of this world, so pretty. Great wildlife on the ride. We saw a moose, bear and sheep! Would recommend 10/10
We had an absolutely amazing experience exploring Banff with our tour guide Corey! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day so much fun. Seeing Moraine Lake and Lake Louise was breathtaking, and our guide knew all the best spots and made the entire experience seamless. Highly recommend this tour—we couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience Banff!
We had an absolutely amazing experience exploring Banff with our tour guide! They were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day so much fun. Seeing Moraine Lake and Lake Louise was breathtaking, and our guide knew all the best spots and made the entire experience seamless. Highly recommend this tour—we couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience Banff!
This is a must schedule. I have never been here before. I had 5 other women with me. I scheduled the all day tour for two days. This was amazing. The guide was so informative, we all learned so much about the area. We went to so many viewing areas. We just loved these private tour buses.
Loved the trip super great experience with Corey! Very knowledgeable and engaging!
To start we looked at two others and they were much more money and less good at communicating with us. The experience with Canmore Travel was very fun and informative, our guide Roni was fantastic!
We're thrilled to hear your Moraine Lake & Lake Louise tour with Canmore Travel turned out to be such an epic trip! It means a lot that we stood out for value and clear communication compared to the other options you looked at. Roni will be delighted to hear how much fun and information she brought to the day. We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Rockies! Warm regards, The Canmore Travel Team
Honestly we must confess, a guided tour was not our first choice. Since we felt that the prices were not justified. We were advised better and will book Canmore Travel again on a next visit directly and without hesitation! We were traveling as a family and could never have spent such a pleasant, cozy day had we visited the two lakes on our own. Convenient pick-up in Canmore, great information about the region and conditions from the tour guide and above all no stress about tickets, looking for parking in the early morning (no private vehicle access to the lakes possible), queuing for bus transfers between the two lakes, but simply boarding and enjoying the day. As a group, we decided to invest more time at Lake Louise as all participants wanted to hike to the Tea House. In addition, 1.5h at Moraine Lake is absolutely sufficient from our point of view. Many thanks to the Canmore Travel team for this unforgettable day. You have made this a highlight on our 5 week trip with your service!
Wir freuen uns riesig, dass Ihr Tag mit Canmore Travel zu einem Highlight Ihrer fünfwöchigen Reise wurde! Es bedeutet uns sehr viel, dass wir Ihre anfänglichen Zweifel ausräumen konnten und dass sich die geführte Tour für Ihre ganze Familie so gelohnt hat. Die bequeme Abholung in Canmore, keine Sorgen um Parkplätze oder Bustransfers und die Möglichkeit, Ihre Zeit selbst einzuteilen (mehr Zeit am Lake Louise fürs Tea House, 1.5 Stunden am Moraine Lake), das ist genau der stressfreie Service, den wir bieten möchten. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie bei einem nächsten Besuch in den Rockies wieder willkommen zu heißen! Herzliche Grüße, Ihr Canmore Travel Team
Cory was knowledgeable, friendly and led a great tour. Highlight was seeing a black bear foraging on the drive back
We're so happy your Moraine Lake & Lake Louise tour with Canmore Travel was such a fabulous experience! Cory will be thrilled to hear his knowledge and friendliness made for such a great tour, and what a treat spotting that black bear foraging on the drive back! We'd love to welcome you back for another adventure in the Rockies! Warm regards, The Canmore Travel Team
Great tour, picked up in Canmore. Micheal F. was my driver and he was friendly and professional. We saw black bear cubs. Elk and deer and had plenty of time to explore the lakes. Highly recommend!
We're delighted your Moraine Lake & Lake Louise tour with Canmore Travel was such an easy, great day! Michael F. will be thrilled to hear his friendliness and professionalism made the drive from Canmore so smooth, and how wonderful that you spotted black bear cubs, elk, and deer along the way! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Rockies! Warm regards, The Canmore Travel Team
James( our driver) was a very nice person and the bus ride was very smooth and comfortable. On the way back we even saw 2 black bears. it was excellent
We're so happy your Moraine Lake & Lake Louise tour with Canmore Travel was such an excellent experience! James will be thrilled to hear how smooth and comfortable the ride felt, and what a treat spotting two black bears on the way back! We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Rockies! Warm regards, The Canmore Travel Team
