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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
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Moraine Lake view from the Rockpile
Your guide will share stories about Moraine Lake
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icon4 hours 15 minutes  (Approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Overview

Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on this guided tour from Banff. Located inside the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the lakes are well-known for their distinct turquoise hues. Gain insight into the area’s mountaineering history, admire views of the Valley of Ten Peaks and leave with plenty of frame-worthy photos. Round-trip transportation is included on this small-group tour. Don’t miss this seasonal tour that operates from April to November.
  • Guided tour of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
  • Visit two beautiful lakes located in Banff National Park
  • Snap photos of the ‘Jewel of the Canadian Rockies’
  • Stroll to a viewpoint in the Valley of Ten Peaks overlooking Moraine Lake
  • Learn about the local mountaineering history
  • This small-group tour ensures a more memorable experience
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30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Professional guide
Maple cookie snack, fresh water
Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
Return transport from Banff
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Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
You must be ready 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time. Our guide will be there within the 15 minute pick up window.

Departure Time

1:00 PM
After pickup from your Banff hotel in the afternoon, travel with your guide to famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of their natural beauty. You have time at each lake to admire their turquoise colors, wander the shoreline and take photos.

Soak up the beauty of Lake Louise, referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Canadian Rockies.’ Hear about local mountaineering history, including a tragic accident that shaped Canadian mountain culture.

Continue to a viewpoint in the Valley of Ten Peaks overlooking Moraine Lake, and capture photos of Banff’s incredible natural beauty.

During your tour, you also see the Bow Valley Parkway, Castle Mountain and Chateau Lake Louise.

Please note: Early season road closures limit access to Moraine Lake until late May. Inquire at the time of booking to learn the alternate stops and locations being used.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Lake Louise
Spend around half an hour at Lake Louise, and take a stroll on the lake shore and see the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Moraine Lake
Stop at Moraine Lake for around half an hour, with an optional walk up the famous viewpoint or stroll the shoreline.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Bow Valley Parkway
Take the scenic road to Lake Louise, with a sightseeing stop along the way. This wildlife-rich habitat is great for spotting animals.
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Pass By:  
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
See the famous Chateau hotel during your visit to Lake Louise.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Scheduled stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are 30 minutes each in length.
  • The access road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May each year and from early October onwards. Early season and late season bookings will not include Moraine Lake, but will instead spend 1 hour at Lake Louise.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Discover Banff Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
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What is the maximum group size during Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

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  • "July is peak season so if you don't want to deal with the crowds, go another time." See review
  • "There are no hand rails to hold on to as you climb steep stairs" See review
  • "Moraine Lake was especially beautiful and climbing the rock pile was well worth the effort." See review

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Great Family Tour
Peter_H
, Jul 2020
Our tour guide Rose was extraordinary. Her knowledge of the area, and her ability to educate and entertain us with stories was priceless. Our stops at Castle Mountain, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake were incredible. A highly recommended tour!
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Great trip
danielle_h
, Jul 2020
We had a tour with Rose! She was awesome! I highly recommend this tour to anyone! She really knew her stuff and it made the trip Fun, informative as well as beautiful
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Great tour guide
carojs
, Oct 2019
Ronnie made the tour. She was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour! We managed to get to Moraine Lake even though this was supposed to be impossible in October. Gave us lovely maple syrup biscuits.
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Great tour!
AAdriana_gr
, Oct 2019
It was amazing! The tour was very informative and both lakes were absolutely beautiful, you get good time to see both places. Neil was great, very friendly, polite and professional. I recommend this tour if you want to visit both lakes in a relax manner and enjoy the amazing views without having to worry about driving.
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Our guide was THE BEST
67JenniferH67
, Oct 2019
Really enjoyed the guide’s commentary and info. He was a retired geologist and knew the area well. Bus was clean and efficient.
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Tour guide Anne
decdol
, Oct 2019
Anne was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic . She came with us helped us take pictures and very patient
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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
jeanne1318
, Sep 2019
A good tour ; wished we had been told of inaccessibility of viewing Lake Moraine at point recommended by tour guide . There are no hand rails to hold on to as you climb steep stairs
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Worth your while!
Traveler02652282596
, Sep 2019
Great tour! Two beautiful lakes are so worth seeing. Moraine Lake was especially beautiful and climbing the rock pile was well worth the effort. Kyle was a great driver and guide as he shared lots of stories about Alberta and the freeway between Banff and the lakes.
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Great Mini Tour of Banff Lakes
mphs_tn_traveler
, Aug 2019
Tour Guide Pete was great and shared amazing facts with us on our tour. Loved Lake Moraine and Lake Louise. Highly recommend tour.
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Good tour
maiii2019
, Jul 2019
It was informative and guide was very good and helpful. The best part was we got to avoid the driving and parking craziness.
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