Explore Moraine Lake and Lake Louise — A Half Day Tour
- 5–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us on an adventure through the stunning vistas of shimmering turquoise glacial lakes and breathtaking alpine scenery. Moraine Lake is one of the Canadian Rockies' most beautiful locations, but has since been closed to public vehicle access as of 2024. With new visitation restrictions in place, our half day tour is the best way to guarantee your spot in experiencing the beauty of Moraine Lake. Leave the driving to us and enjoy the striking shores of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise — up close and personal. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will be sure to walk you through the stories of our iconic attractions, giving you a truly authentic and immersive experience. Book a tour and get ready to join us for an unforgettable experience exploring two of the Rocky Mountain's most iconic and stunning lakes. Last minute booking available. Full refunds available up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary bottled water
What's not
- C$10 per customer. (required for special discount options)
- Restroom on board
- Meals
Itinerary
The waters of Moraine Lake seem like they have been poured straight from the heavens into the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The towering mountains encircle the deep blue surface of the lake in a formation so extraordinary, only Mother Nature could shape it. Piles of boulders have been seemingly dropped by the hands of giants, forming miniature mountains near the lakeshore. Let yourself be drawn to the trails that wind amongst the rocks and travel beyond to alpine meadows and sparkling lakes. With new visitation restrictions in place for Summer 2023, joining this small group tour is the best way to guarantee your visit to Moraine Lake.
Lake Louise is a glacial lake within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is named after the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and the wife of the Marquess of Lorne, who was the Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. The turquoise colour of the water comes from rock flour carried into the lake by melt-water from the glaciers that overlook the lake. The lake has a surface of 0.8 km² and is drained through the 3 km long Louise Creek into the Bow River. Moraine Lake and Lake Agnes are also accessible from Lake Louise.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 252 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Very friendly and...
Very friendly and professional guide. Caroline. Lake Moraine was inspiring. It was raining in Lake Louise which was unfortunate.
5Great tour!
Shawn was a fantastic guide! He provided interesting information along the route. Very friendly and kind!
5Our guide Frank, was...
Our guide Frank, was terrific. He provided a great deal of history of the lakes on our drive, led us up the trail to the magnificent Moraine lake, took some pictures for us and ran the tour efficiently and on schedule.
5Just wow!
Frank was a great guide and driver - he guided us from Canmore, via Banff to Moraine Lake, then on to Lake Louise, with just the right amount of history, geography and local knowledge to help us appreciate the majestic surroundings.
5Great half day excursion....
Great half day excursion. Spectacular views. Our tour guide, Sean, was great. I would highly recommend this tour.
5Amazing!
We made a half day tour on Moraine lake and it was worth the trip . Sean was giving us tips where to get the best shots ! And yes he is absolutely right! He is nice and funny guy. The shuttle will pick you up and right on time.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Petro-Canada Gas Station & Petro-Pass Truck Stop. if you want to save the hassle of finding parking spot in Canmore or Banff, you can choose this meeting point. For now you can park your vehicle along the Township Road 245A. Please keep your phone open if you don't want to missed the bus.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Banff2Go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No pets permitted.
How it compares in Calgary
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 268 day trips we list in Calgary.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 268.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Calgary
Calgary is the Alberta city where the prairies meet the Rocky Mountain foothills, a place of rodeo traditions, river pathways and big-sky sunshine.
Calgary sits on the Bow and Elbow rivers, with the snowy Rockies visible to the west on clear days. The Calgary Tower, from 1968, is the older landmark of a skyline now crowded with glass towers, and Fort Calgary marks the Mounted Police post that started the town in 1875. Prince's Island Park and the curving Peace Bridge are favourite spots along the river, and Heritage Park recreates an early prairie settlement.
Top-ranked sights in Calgary: Calgary Tower, Wonderland Sculpture, Calgary Stampede.
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