Banff National Park Small-Group Day Tour from Calgary with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Johnston Canyon
by Rocky Mountain Trips
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$260Overview
The tour offers a full day of travel by bus from downtown Calgary to key sites in Banff National Park. It lasts about 10 hours with a certified guide who provides commentary and directs the route. The itinerary changes seasonally due to road closures, with some stops replaced depending on the time of year. The tour begins with a visit to Lake Louise, where guests spend about an hour by the turquoise waters surrounded by mountains. In summer, the lake is popular for hiking and outdoor activities; in winter, it becomes an ice-skating area. Next, the group travels to Moraine Lake during the summer season (June 1 to October 15), spending an hour admiring the blue glacial waters framed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks. In winter (October 15 to June 1), Moraine Lake is closed and the tour visits Johnston Canyon instead. Visitors walk along suspended catwalks for about an hour to see waterfalls and ice formations when frozen. The tour also stops at Banff Avenue in the town of Banff for around two hours, allowing time for lunch at restaurants with mountain views or cozy interiors. Additional stops include Bow Falls in Banff, where the waters can be seen rushing year-round, and Surprise Corner, which offers views of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River in summer; in winter, Surprise Corner is replaced by a visit to Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, for 30 minutes. The drive includes a scenic view of Castle Mountain. There is a rest stop in the mountain town of Canmore, where guests can stretch and get refreshments before continuing the journey. Included are bottled water, round-trip transportation, crampons for icy conditions, Moraine Lake access pass during its open season, parks admission fees, and a certified guide. Meals and drinks are not included, and gratuities are welcomed but optional. The overall tour duration accounts for travel times and rest breaks. The tour requires a minimum age of 5 years and seats are sold individually. Meeting times vary by location, with Calgary at 7:30 AM, Canmore at 9:00 AM, and Banff at 9:30 AM. Details are sent 24 hours before departure, and guests can request additional space for luggage or equipment if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Louise
Spend about one hour at Lake Louise, known for its blue-green water surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The lake is popular year-round—ice skating in winter and outdoor activities in summer.
60 min
Moraine Lake
Available from June 1 to October 15, Moraine Lake is a glacial lake with striking turquoise water set against the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Visitors spend about one hour here during the summer season.
60 min
Johnston Canyon
From October 15 to June 1, guests visit Johnston Canyon for about one hour. Walk the suspended catwalks to see waterfalls and ice formations when frozen in winter.
60 min
Banff Avenue
Two hours are allotted to explore Banff town and have lunch at local restaurants ranging from cozy bistros to mountain-view patios.
120 min
Bow Falls
A short stop at Bow Falls offers views of rushing water in spring and summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and snow-covered scenery in winter.
15 min
Castle Mountain view
Enjoy an extended stop with views of Castle Mountain, a rugged peak that stands out along the route to Lake Louise.
Surprise Corner
In winter, this 15-minute stop is replaced by Lake Minnewanka. Surprise Corner offers a view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River, popular for photography in summer.
15 min
Lake Minnewanka
During summer, the tour stops for 30 minutes at Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, known for clear blue waters and mountain reflections.
30 min
Canmore
A brief rest stop in the mountain town of Canmore allows guests to stretch, get refreshments, and enjoy the mountain scenery before continuing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Banff National Park Small-Group Day Tour from Calgary with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Johnston Canyon
by Rocky Mountain Trips
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$260Overview
The tour offers a full day of travel by bus from downtown Calgary to key sites in Banff National Park. It lasts about 10 hours with a certified guide who provides commentary and directs the route. The itinerary changes seasonally due to road closures, with some stops replaced depending on the time of year. The tour begins with a visit to Lake Louise, where guests spend about an hour by the turquoise waters surrounded by mountains. In summer, the lake is popular for hiking and outdoor activities; in winter, it becomes an ice-skating area. Next, the group travels to Moraine Lake during the summer season (June 1 to October 15), spending an hour admiring the blue glacial waters framed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks. In winter (October 15 to June 1), Moraine Lake is closed and the tour visits Johnston Canyon instead. Visitors walk along suspended catwalks for about an hour to see waterfalls and ice formations when frozen. The tour also stops at Banff Avenue in the town of Banff for around two hours, allowing time for lunch at restaurants with mountain views or cozy interiors. Additional stops include Bow Falls in Banff, where the waters can be seen rushing year-round, and Surprise Corner, which offers views of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River in summer; in winter, Surprise Corner is replaced by a visit to Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, for 30 minutes. The drive includes a scenic view of Castle Mountain. There is a rest stop in the mountain town of Canmore, where guests can stretch and get refreshments before continuing the journey. Included are bottled water, round-trip transportation, crampons for icy conditions, Moraine Lake access pass during its open season, parks admission fees, and a certified guide. Meals and drinks are not included, and gratuities are welcomed but optional. The overall tour duration accounts for travel times and rest breaks. The tour requires a minimum age of 5 years and seats are sold individually. Meeting times vary by location, with Calgary at 7:30 AM, Canmore at 9:00 AM, and Banff at 9:30 AM. Details are sent 24 hours before departure, and guests can request additional space for luggage or equipment if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Louise
Spend about one hour at Lake Louise, known for its blue-green water surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The lake is popular year-round—ice skating in winter and outdoor activities in summer.
60 min
Moraine Lake
Available from June 1 to October 15, Moraine Lake is a glacial lake with striking turquoise water set against the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Visitors spend about one hour here during the summer season.
60 min
Johnston Canyon
From October 15 to June 1, guests visit Johnston Canyon for about one hour. Walk the suspended catwalks to see waterfalls and ice formations when frozen in winter.
60 min
Banff Avenue
Two hours are allotted to explore Banff town and have lunch at local restaurants ranging from cozy bistros to mountain-view patios.
120 min
Bow Falls
A short stop at Bow Falls offers views of rushing water in spring and summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and snow-covered scenery in winter.
15 min
Castle Mountain view
Enjoy an extended stop with views of Castle Mountain, a rugged peak that stands out along the route to Lake Louise.
Surprise Corner
In winter, this 15-minute stop is replaced by Lake Minnewanka. Surprise Corner offers a view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River, popular for photography in summer.
15 min
Lake Minnewanka
During summer, the tour stops for 30 minutes at Lake Minnewanka, Banff’s largest lake, known for clear blue waters and mountain reflections.
30 min
Canmore
A brief rest stop in the mountain town of Canmore allows guests to stretch, get refreshments, and enjoy the mountain scenery before continuing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.