Lake Louise & Emerald Lake Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
Explore glacier-framed lakes and river-carved landscapes across two national parks
Duration
11–12 hrs
Includes
Guide, transfers, park entry
Highlights
Explore the Canadian Rockies on a shared bus tour from Calgary or Banff, combining independent lakeside time with guided stops in Banff and Yoho national parks. Take in mountain scenery without handling the driving, with a professional bilingual guide along the way.
Itinerary
- Depart Calgary at 8:00 AM from Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA.
- Join the tour in Banff at 9:35 AM at Banff Aspen Lodge.
- Explore Lake Louise on your own for 2 hours. In winter, snowshoe rentals are provided for a 20-minute session, weather permitting.
- Explore Moraine Lake on your own for 1 hour. The lake is open from June to early October; when it is closed, visit Vermilion Lakes instead.
- Discover Yoho National Park on a 20-minute guided tour on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies.
- Explore Emerald Lake with your guide for 20 minutes, taking in its turquoise waters and surrounding peaks.
- Visit Natural Bridge with your guide for 15 minutes to see the rock formation carved by the Kicking Horse River.
- Explore Vermilion Lakes with your guide for 20 minutes, taking in the wetlands and views of Mount Rundle. This stop runs from October 13 to May 31, 2027.
- Return to Banff Aspen Lodge between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
- Return to Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
- English- and Mandarin-speaking guide
- National park admission
- Winter snowshoe rentals for a 20-minute session, weather permitting
Meals, beverages and attraction admission are not included.
Important details
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Paths may be uneven, icy or snowy.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Driver and guide service gratuities are not included in the listed price. You'll pay CAD 20 per person per day separately.
- Service may be refused if you appear intoxicated.
- Luggage allowance is one standard-sized bag, measuring up to 22 × 35 × 56 cm and weighing no more than 7 kg.
- Keep a safe distance from wildlife, and do not feed or approach animals.
- The route and stop lengths may change because of weather, road conditions or closures.
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure and follow your guide's meeting times at each stop.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time) for a full refund. No refunds or amendments for late arrivals or no-shows. If the tour is canceled for unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule. If the minimum of 2 participants isn't met, you'll receive a rescheduled time or a refund.
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Yoho National Park Of Canada
Admission includedStanding at the edge of Yoho National Park Of Canada, you feel the scale of the Rockies in a way that maps never quite convey. Turquoise meltwater rushes through valleys carved over millennia, and peaks rise so sharply they seem to lean over the road. Based near the small mountain community of Field, British Columbia, Yoho National Park Of Canada rewards those who slow down long enough to notice the details: a fossil pressed into limestone, the roar of Takakkaw Falls carried on a cool pine-scented breeze.