Lake Louise, Emerald Lake & Yoho Day Tour from Banff
Discover vivid lakes and natural landmarks with a local guide
Duration
8–12 hrs
Includes
Guide, transfers, admission
Highlights
Explore lakes and geological landmarks on a shared bus tour, with departures from Calgary, Canmore or Banff. Combine guided sightseeing with a choice between independent time on Banff Avenue and a visit to Bow Falls.
- Discover Lake Louise in the heart of Banff National Park
- Admire the turquoise waters of Emerald Lake
- Explore Natural Bridge, a striking geological formation
Itinerary
- Start with a departure at 07:30, 08:45, or 09:10. For the 07:30 departure, wait at the bus stop on 4th Avenue, across from the Delta Hotel Calgary Downtown.
- Explore Lake Louise on a 1-hour guided tour.
- Discover Moraine Lake on a 1-hour guided tour during its opening season, June 1 to October 11. When it is closed, visit Marble Canyon, Johnston Canyon, or Peyto Lake instead.
- In winter, explore Marble Canyon on a 1-hour guided tour, weather permitting. Johnston Canyon or Peyto Lake serves as the alternative.
- Take a 45-minute optional lunch break at Lake Louise Visitor Centre. Lunch costs extra and is not included in the listed price.
- Explore Emerald Lake on a 30-minute guided tour.
- Visit Natural Bridge on a 15-minute guided tour.
- Choose during the trip between 45 minutes exploring Banff Town independently or the Bow Falls stop that follows.
- If you choose Bow Falls instead of Banff Town, take a 15-minute guided tour there.
- Return to Banff Canalta Lodge between 17:00 and 17:30, depending on traffic.
- Return to Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre between 17:30 and 18:00, depending on traffic.
- Return to Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown between 18:30 and 19:30, depending on traffic.
What's Included
- English-speaking local guide
- Round-trip transport from the meeting point
- Admission to included attractions
- Crampons in winter
Important details
- All ages can join. Adult tickets apply from age 13.
- A $12 service fee per person is not included in the listed price. You'll settle it in cash during the tour.
- Bring your own car seat for your child or infant.
- Winter crampon use is at your own risk.
- Stops may change due to weather, attraction closures or traffic.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time). If the operator cancels due to unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule or request a full refund.
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Moraine Lake
Admission includedStanding at the edge of Moraine Lake, the water is almost unreal in its color, a dense, luminous turquoise produced by glacial rock flour suspended just below the surface. The Valley of the Ten Peaks rises sharply behind it, their snow-streaked ridgelines reflected in near-perfect stillness on calm mornings. Moraine Lake sits at roughly 1,885 meters in Banff National Park, and the alpine air carries the scent of spruce and cold stone. The surrounding larch forests turn a warm gold each autumn, drawing visitors who want to see one of the most photographed landscapes in Canada at its most vivid.