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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Small Group Day Tour from Banff

4.9(579)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 579 reviews8 hFree cancellationBy Radventures
Epic small-group adventure: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise with expert guides.

About this activity

Two lakes that don't look real, seen the way they're meant to be. This is the best of Banff National Park with one of Canada's top-rated tour operators: an active, small-group day built around the turquoise icons everyone chases, plus the stops most visitors drive right past.

Choose your pace: 4 hours or a full 8-hour day with lunch, both capped at 12 guests.

No conveyor belt, no checkboxes. Just your guide, who loves these mountains like their hometown, slowing the day down so the wonder lands.

- Guaranteed, expedited lakeshore access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, now closed to public vehicles

- A true small-group experience, max 12 guests, never a crowded coach

- Expert local guiding and a tailor-made itinerary shaped around your group

- On the 8-hour adventure, a fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite

- A surprise finish picked on the day around recent wildlife sightings

- 1% for the Planet member, your booking helps protect these places

What's included

  • ✓Comfortable, premium transportation
  • ✓Polaroid souvenir
  • ✓8hr option: Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations
  • ✓8hr option only. A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • ✓Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • ✓Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • ✓Exclusive access to Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
  • ✓Small group experience (max 12 guests)
  • ✓4hr option: Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations

Not included

  • ✕4hr option: Lunch
  • ✕8hr option: Canoe rentals (pay on-site)
  • ✕Guide gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet at the bus loading zone in the Samson Mall parking lot, opposite the Visitor Centre. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 8:40am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel lobby. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 8:05am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the bus loading zone on Elk St, in front of the BANFF sign. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 8:00am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:30pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:30am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:30am Oct. 1 – 12: 10:00am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel lobby. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 8:00am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:25pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:25am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:25am Oct. 1 – 12: 9:55am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the bus loading zone outside the Fairmont Shops. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 7:55am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:20pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:20am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:20am Oct. 1 – 12: 9:50am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel lobby. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 7:50am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:15pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:15am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:15am Oct. 1 – 12: 9:45am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 7:40am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:10pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:10am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:10am Oct. 1 – 12: 9:40am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 7:40am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:05pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:05am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:05am Oct. 1 – 12: 9:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 7:40am 4hr: Jun. 1 – Jul. 31: 12:05pm Aug. 1 – 31: 11:05am Sep. 1 – 30: 10:05am Oct. 1 – 12: 9:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.
  • Meet at the Roam Bus Stop on Tunnel Mtn Rd outside Tunnel Mtn Resort. Pickup times: 8hr + Lunch (Jun. 1 – Oct. 12): 7:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure. Vehicle departs on schedule.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 8 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
  • A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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