Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway and Bow Lake Full-Day Tour
by Beyond Banff
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and visits several major lakes and scenic spots within Banff National Park. The tour includes stops at Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake, traveling along the Icefields Parkway. The trip begins with a stop at Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in the park, where guests learn about the sunken summer village beneath its waters. Next is Lake Louise, known for its clear blue water and historic Chateau Lake Louise hotel, where visitors have about an hour to explore and take photos. Moraine Lake is the following stop, located in the valley of ten peaks with striking blue waters. Guests can walk around the lake or hike to a viewpoint called the rockpile for wide views of the lake and surrounding peaks. Note that the road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May and will reopen June 1st, 2025. The tour continues along the Icefields Parkway, a scenic road with views of glaciers, mountains, and wildlife including the occasional grizzly bear. It does not include the skywalk or Ice Explorer rides. At Bow Lake, guests have about an hour to see the headwaters of the Bow River, the Bow Glacier, and waterfalls. A brief stop at Crowfoot Glacier offers views from a roadside turnout. Finally, the tour visits Peyto Lake, where a viewpoint overlooks the lake’s bright blue waters. The tour is operated by a local family company with a maximum of 22 guests per group. Pickup and drop-off are available from designated meeting points by private vehicle. A driver and guide are included. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. The itinerary may change depending on weather or road conditions, especially in winter. The tour is offered in English and has a minimum age of 9 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff National Park. This stop includes information about a former summer village now submerged beneath the lake's blue waters, illustrating changes in the area over time.
20 min
Lake Louise
Lake Louise features the historic Chateau Lake Louise, which opened in 1911. Visitors have about an hour here to explore the hotel grounds and take photos of the lake’s clear blue water.
60 min
Moraine Lake
Located in the valley of ten peaks, Moraine Lake is known for its vivid blue color. Guests may walk the path around the lake or hike to the rockpile viewpoint for views of the lake and surrounding glaciers. The road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May and will reopen June 1st, 2025.
60 min
Icefields Parkway
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, regarded as one of the most scenic roads worldwide. The route offers views of glaciers, towering peaks, lakes, and occasional grizzly bears. The tour does not include the skywalk or Ice Explorer rides.
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is the source of the Bow River and features views of Bow Glacier and nearby waterfalls. This stop allows about an hour to enjoy the lake’s remote and quiet setting.
60 min
Crowfoot Glacier
A brief roadside stop provides views of the Crowfoot Glacier from a turnout along the highway.
5 min
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake is seen from an elevated viewpoint built recently. The stop offers views of the lake’s bright electric blue water.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway and Bow Lake Full-Day Tour
by Beyond Banff
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$440Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 8 to 9 hours and visits several major lakes and scenic spots within Banff National Park. The tour includes stops at Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake, traveling along the Icefields Parkway. The trip begins with a stop at Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in the park, where guests learn about the sunken summer village beneath its waters. Next is Lake Louise, known for its clear blue water and historic Chateau Lake Louise hotel, where visitors have about an hour to explore and take photos. Moraine Lake is the following stop, located in the valley of ten peaks with striking blue waters. Guests can walk around the lake or hike to a viewpoint called the rockpile for wide views of the lake and surrounding peaks. Note that the road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May and will reopen June 1st, 2025. The tour continues along the Icefields Parkway, a scenic road with views of glaciers, mountains, and wildlife including the occasional grizzly bear. It does not include the skywalk or Ice Explorer rides. At Bow Lake, guests have about an hour to see the headwaters of the Bow River, the Bow Glacier, and waterfalls. A brief stop at Crowfoot Glacier offers views from a roadside turnout. Finally, the tour visits Peyto Lake, where a viewpoint overlooks the lake’s bright blue waters. The tour is operated by a local family company with a maximum of 22 guests per group. Pickup and drop-off are available from designated meeting points by private vehicle. A driver and guide are included. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. The itinerary may change depending on weather or road conditions, especially in winter. The tour is offered in English and has a minimum age of 9 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff National Park. This stop includes information about a former summer village now submerged beneath the lake's blue waters, illustrating changes in the area over time.
20 min
Lake Louise
Lake Louise features the historic Chateau Lake Louise, which opened in 1911. Visitors have about an hour here to explore the hotel grounds and take photos of the lake’s clear blue water.
60 min
Moraine Lake
Located in the valley of ten peaks, Moraine Lake is known for its vivid blue color. Guests may walk the path around the lake or hike to the rockpile viewpoint for views of the lake and surrounding glaciers. The road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May and will reopen June 1st, 2025.
60 min
Icefields Parkway
Travel along the Icefields Parkway, regarded as one of the most scenic roads worldwide. The route offers views of glaciers, towering peaks, lakes, and occasional grizzly bears. The tour does not include the skywalk or Ice Explorer rides.
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is the source of the Bow River and features views of Bow Glacier and nearby waterfalls. This stop allows about an hour to enjoy the lake’s remote and quiet setting.
60 min
Crowfoot Glacier
A brief roadside stop provides views of the Crowfoot Glacier from a turnout along the highway.
5 min
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake is seen from an elevated viewpoint built recently. The stop offers views of the lake’s bright electric blue water.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.