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The 15 Best Banff & Lake Louise Tours

213 tours  ·  from $5

Private cars are barred from the Moraine Lake road, which turns the Rockies’ best-known morning into a booking problem. These 15 sort the lake loops, the gondola tickets and the long park circuits by what they cost, where they leave from and how early the shuttle really goes.

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - What you see from the summit building
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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

1.Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,698 reviews · 1 day · from $53Our pick

Take an 8-minute gondola ride from Banff to Sulphur Mountain, then explore the Above Banff Interpretive Center, rooftop deck, and boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak. You can add coffee, a buffet, or dinner with mountain views. Your return time is usually set 1 hour 20 minutes after departure.

“This was the most amazing thing I did! It is a beautiful experience for the soul of you want to connect with the moment, with nature and with yourself! I highly recommend to take it at 4:30 and stay up there until after dark (winter) so you can enjoy the entire experience and explore not only the trail but the rest they have to offer in every single floor of the building! It is not just the ticket of a gondola taking you up the mountain, it is a ticket to a beautiful experience if you really listen and pay attention to everything ! It is a must!”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff - Moraine Lake is a summer-only highlight
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,792 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Banff National Park with local guides such as Bob, Joshua, and Mike. Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in summer, or walk icy Marble Canyon in winter, with Banff Avenue, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, or Lake Minnewanka along the way.

“This was a very beautiful tour! It was amazing to walk on the frozen Lake Louise, and we loved the hike through Marble Canyon. Bob was a fantastic tour guide with lots of great insights of the area!”

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission - Choosing the right time of day
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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

3.Banff Gondola Ride Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,688 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Take a smooth, eight-minute round-trip gondola ride from Banff to Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy six mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and 360-degree summit views, then walk the boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station. Cafés and restaurants make it easy to stay for a few hours.

“Pretty awesome, gliding above the tree tops! Great staff and service. Experience for all ages (not afraid of heights)”

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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town - Starting in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

4.Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,554 reviews · 11 hours · from $51

Pack comfortable shoes for an 11-hour Canadian Rockies tour with an English-speaking guide such as Guri, Harry, Hari, or Ross. You’ll visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon in an air-conditioned van, bus, or coach, with photo stops and park access included.

“It was great. went in a big group. the driver was great and very informative about everything. great value for money considering what you get to see and do.”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour - Lake Minnewanka begins the morning with a story
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

5.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Travel from Banff or Canmore with a guide such as Rob or Robbie to Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. This 8 to 9-hour small-group tour handles mountain driving and parking, with time for short walks and photos.

“Saw the best lakes, lake Louise, morraine, bow lake, peyto lake, minnewashka, glacier parkway. I thought lunch was included in the price but they drop you off at a place to eat lots of options but not much time. Was great to be dropped off right at the parking lot.”

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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon - Castle Mountain begins the mountain scenery
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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

6.Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 808 reviews · 11 hours · from $50

This full-day Banff National Park tour links Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Guri, Hari, and Mandeep lead the day, share local facts, help with photos, and provide water and winter ice grips when needed.

“The trip was fabulous, we really enjoyed every single thing. Our tour guide, Hari, was also accommodating and informative. He helped us taking pictures and explained the history about each site. He also always made sure if we're happy about the trip. Good driver as well! Defo recommend!!!”

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise - Boarding the one-hour cruise
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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

7.Lake Minnewanka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 791 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Spend one hour cruising Lake Minnewanka with an English-speaking guide and captain. Expect Rocky Mountain views, stories about Indigenous culture and the submerged Minnewanka Landing, plus a quiet pause with the engine off. Guides such as Kirsty, Jacob, and John are praised for lively commentary.

“Excellent experience all round,knowledgeable crew,big shout out to Kirsty and Captain Matt”

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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus - Johnston Canyon and the Bow Valley Parkway
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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

8.Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about eight hours linking Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Lake Louise gondola by an iconic yellow school bus. Hosts such as Tyler, Dominique, and Louis help you plan hikes and timing, while guaranteed seating removes the parking headache.

“It is not like hop on hop off in many other locations where we have traveled. This had set times and we did not learn this until after we missed the set times.”

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Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour - Lake Louise gives the day its famous opening
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Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

9.Explore Banff National Park with Our Premium Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 777 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend a full day in Banff National Park with a guide such as Teddy or Angel, traveling in a group of up to 12. Summer includes Moraine Lake and Lake Minnewanka; winter swaps in Johnston Canyon and Surprise Corner. Transport, park fees, water, and crampons are included.

“This tour was so much fun! Our tour guide Teddy was so knowledgeable and hospitable. I appreciate that he talks us through every spot we visited so we are aware of the background and history of it. Teddy made sure guests felt comfortable and safe and even had a conversation with all of us individually so we weren’t all complete strangers lol. Every spot was a beautiful sight to see and great spots for photos. Plenty of leisure time at each stop. We really enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend.”

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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure - Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake
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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

10.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Explore Banff with a local guide such as Nolan, Lubo, Ollie, Liam, or Charlie, traveling in a capped group of 12. The roughly three-hour dusk tour visits places such as Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and the Hoodoos while chasing recent sightings of elk, deer, foxes, coyotes, bears, and bighorn sheep.

“Liam was a really super guide with a lot a knowledge about the area we were introduced to! Really worth it!”

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - The ride from Banff to Lake Louise
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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

11.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend a half-day visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff, with a guide such as Jade, Jake, Sam, or Neil sharing local history and pointing out the best photo spots. You get comfortable transport, a maple cookie, water, and about 30 minutes at each lake. Moraine Lake access is seasonal.

“We all enjoyed the trip to see Lake Louise and Moraine absolutely majestic Simon our guide was very knowledgeable and the coach was extremely comfortable Highly recommend this excursion”

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Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip - Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka
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Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

12.Discover Banff National Park – Premium Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $64

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Banff National Park from Calgary, Canmore, Banff, or Cochrane. Your guide handles the long drive while you visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in summer, Lake Minnewanka, Banff Avenue, and scenic viewpoints. Guides include Dan, Dair, Gordon, Murray, and Patrick.

“Amazing guide! We really enjoyed the experience, they were on time and the explanation during our trip was really interesting.”

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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff - Marble Canyon and the seven-bridge walk
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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

13.Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

This 8 to 10-hour English-guided trip links Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Marble Canyon, Natural Bridge, and Banff without the stress of mountain driving or parking. Guides such as Ahmed, Layse, and Geoff are praised for local facts, humor, and photo help. Expect many short stops and bring money for lunch.

“The tour was very good. Combination of hiking and enjoying the scenery. Our guide/driver Layce was great. She was knowledgeable, and friendly. Patient with people but still made every effort to keep us on time.”

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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour - The Bow Valley Parkway sets the tone
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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

14.Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 659 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Travel from Banff to Lake Louise and seasonal Moraine Lake in a small group with guides such as Emma, Neil, Ella, or Alex. Expect local stories, a guided Moraine Lake viewpoint walk, maple cookie snack, water, and hotel pickup, with about four hours for both famous lakes.

“Information that our tour guide Anack?? Gave throughout the tour. She was excellent. Very nice and personable. Went the extra step to help everyone.”

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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore - Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks
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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore

15.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Banff and Yoho national parks with pickup in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Your guide may be Steve, Ray, Hao, Lei, or another member of the team. Expect turquoise lakes, winter ice cleats, photo stops, and a seasonal route when Moraine Lake is closed.

“Our tour guide, Ray was very good! He made sure that we had fun while staying safe. He is very accommodating and even shared lots of knowledge and history of the places we toured!”

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