Banff Small-Group Day Trip to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Secrets | Award-Winning Tour
by Radventures
Choose from 2 available options
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$560Overview
This award-winning small-group tour lasts about eight hours and begins with pick-up at Banff Train Station. Guests travel in a modern, spacious van with large panoramic windows designed for wildlife viewing. A certified local guide leads the group of up to 12 guests, tailoring the itinerary throughout the day based on recent wildlife sightings, group interests, and current conditions. The tour includes guaranteed and expedited access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, two of Banff National Park’s most popular glacier-fed lakes, both closed to public vehicles. At Lake Louise, guests spend about one and a half to two hours exploring lakeside trails, renting canoes, visiting Chateau Lake Louise, or relaxing by the water. The guide also points out less crowded local spots for photos and quiet moments. Next, the group travels to Moraine Lake for a similar amount of time, with opportunities to walk trails, rent canoes, or enjoy a picnic lunch in quieter areas. The guide provides information about the lake and shows additional local secret places. If time permits, the tour includes a scenic drive along Bow Valley Parkway with optional stops at Morant’s Curve, Castle Cliff Viewpoint, or Moose Meadows. Water refills are available onboard, but guests should bring their own water bottles. An onboard cooler keeps drinks and lunches cold. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, and a park pass is required but not included. A premium upgrade with a picnic lunch is available upon request before booking. This tour is not suitable for children under six or travelers with mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Banff
The tour begins in Banff where guests meet the guide and board an upscale van. The vehicle is spacious and modern, designed for comfort and wildlife viewing through large panoramic windows.
5 min
Banff National Park
The main part of the tour takes place in Banff National Park. The guide adjusts the route based on recent wildlife sightings, group interests, and current conditions. The itinerary includes popular spots plus lesser-known areas along the way to enhance the visit.
120 min
Lake Louise
Lake Louise has attracted visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over 100 years. This alpine lake in Banff National Park has a turquoise blue color from glacier melt, set against Mount Victoria and hanging glaciers. Visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours here to walk lakeside trails, rent a canoe, visit Chateau Lake Louise, or relax by the lake. The local guide provides information and reveals 3 secret spots away from crowds for photos.
120 min
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake also receives 1.5 to 2 hours. This glacier-fed lake is noted for its vivid turquoise color in summer. Visitors can explore trails, rent canoes, or have a picnic in quiet locations. The guide shows less crowded areas and shares details about the lake.
120 min
Bow Valley Parkway
Time permitting, the group drives along Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic route through forested valleys and wildlife corridors. The drive offers views of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain while avoiding main highway traffic. This stop or route is not guaranteed.
15 min
Morant's Curve
If time allows, the tour stops at Morant’s Curve, a well-known spot with views of a bend in the Bow River and surrounding peaks. Visitors may see a train passing through, creating a classic Canadian Rockies scene. This stop is not guaranteed.
15 min
Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows
When possible, the tour pauses at Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows along the Bow Valley Parkway. Castle Cliff Viewpoint has a short walk to a platform with views of Castle Mountain’s cliffs. Both spots offer peaceful forest settings ideal for wildlife spotting and scenery. This stop is not guaranteed.
15 min
Meeting point
For hotel pick-ups, please contact Radventures BEFORE booking. Please meet in the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, just off the roundabout across from the Train Station. This pickup point is next to the Banff sign. Please allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meet point.
End point
Meet at the front of the hotel. Pickup times (50 min after tour start): Iconic Lakes + Lunch - 8hr Jun. 1 – Oct. 12: 8:50am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Banff Small-Group Day Trip to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Secrets | Award-Winning Tour
by Radventures
Choose from 2 available options
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$560Overview
This award-winning small-group tour lasts about eight hours and begins with pick-up at Banff Train Station. Guests travel in a modern, spacious van with large panoramic windows designed for wildlife viewing. A certified local guide leads the group of up to 12 guests, tailoring the itinerary throughout the day based on recent wildlife sightings, group interests, and current conditions. The tour includes guaranteed and expedited access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, two of Banff National Park’s most popular glacier-fed lakes, both closed to public vehicles. At Lake Louise, guests spend about one and a half to two hours exploring lakeside trails, renting canoes, visiting Chateau Lake Louise, or relaxing by the water. The guide also points out less crowded local spots for photos and quiet moments. Next, the group travels to Moraine Lake for a similar amount of time, with opportunities to walk trails, rent canoes, or enjoy a picnic lunch in quieter areas. The guide provides information about the lake and shows additional local secret places. If time permits, the tour includes a scenic drive along Bow Valley Parkway with optional stops at Morant’s Curve, Castle Cliff Viewpoint, or Moose Meadows. Water refills are available onboard, but guests should bring their own water bottles. An onboard cooler keeps drinks and lunches cold. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, and a park pass is required but not included. A premium upgrade with a picnic lunch is available upon request before booking. This tour is not suitable for children under six or travelers with mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Banff
The tour begins in Banff where guests meet the guide and board an upscale van. The vehicle is spacious and modern, designed for comfort and wildlife viewing through large panoramic windows.
5 min
Banff National Park
The main part of the tour takes place in Banff National Park. The guide adjusts the route based on recent wildlife sightings, group interests, and current conditions. The itinerary includes popular spots plus lesser-known areas along the way to enhance the visit.
120 min
Lake Louise
Lake Louise has attracted visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over 100 years. This alpine lake in Banff National Park has a turquoise blue color from glacier melt, set against Mount Victoria and hanging glaciers. Visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours here to walk lakeside trails, rent a canoe, visit Chateau Lake Louise, or relax by the lake. The local guide provides information and reveals 3 secret spots away from crowds for photos.
120 min
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake also receives 1.5 to 2 hours. This glacier-fed lake is noted for its vivid turquoise color in summer. Visitors can explore trails, rent canoes, or have a picnic in quiet locations. The guide shows less crowded areas and shares details about the lake.
120 min
Bow Valley Parkway
Time permitting, the group drives along Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic route through forested valleys and wildlife corridors. The drive offers views of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain while avoiding main highway traffic. This stop or route is not guaranteed.
15 min
Morant's Curve
If time allows, the tour stops at Morant’s Curve, a well-known spot with views of a bend in the Bow River and surrounding peaks. Visitors may see a train passing through, creating a classic Canadian Rockies scene. This stop is not guaranteed.
15 min
Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows
When possible, the tour pauses at Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows along the Bow Valley Parkway. Castle Cliff Viewpoint has a short walk to a platform with views of Castle Mountain’s cliffs. Both spots offer peaceful forest settings ideal for wildlife spotting and scenery. This stop is not guaranteed.
15 min
Meeting point
For hotel pick-ups, please contact Radventures BEFORE booking. Please meet in the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, just off the roundabout across from the Train Station. This pickup point is next to the Banff sign. Please allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meet point.
End point
Meet at the front of the hotel. Pickup times (50 min after tour start): Iconic Lakes + Lunch - 8hr Jun. 1 – Oct. 12: 8:50am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.