Canada · BANFF & LAKE LOUISE TOURS
Four days in the Rockies goes fast, and the lakes, the gondola and the glacier road pull in three different directions. These 15 sort the mountain days by where they start, how long they run and what they leave time for.
Ride the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain, walk the boardwalk paths, enjoy 360 views, and choose mountain dining options.
“If you go early don’t have to stand in line. If not busy flexible about the down time”
Ride Banff’s Sulphur Mountain gondola for 360 views with boardwalk access to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station, plus night options.
“First time going on the Banff Gondola today and it will be the only time. It was extremely windy on the way down and stopped 2 x not even half way down. When we got down we asked the employee why it stopped and they said cause of the crazy winds. As far as im concerned maybe some warning signs should be posted to let people know that it stops when its very windy and sways horribly back and forth , it wasn't a pleasant experience , pretty terrifying. Definitely won't be returning not worth $150”
Ride a rugged Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier, walk the ice, then visit the Glacier Skywalk for glass-bottom cliff views.
“The tour/activity itself was awesome. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun!! I would have given it 5 star, bur we got lost because of the meeting point link provided by viator in the voucher. We wasted our time driving about 45min more! It completely ruined our schedule. Good thing, pursuit was very understanding and put us on stand-by. Viator, pls update your address link.”
11-hour Banff and Rockies bus tour hitting Moraine, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon and winter Banff town.
“It was a great day & our guide was very informative.”
One day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore hitting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, Natural Bridge, plus Banff sights.
“Samy is very funny, good guide, lot of explanations”
Half-day Banff tour to Lake Louise plus Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon. Easy pickup, park pass, crampons in winter, great photo stops.
“William was an absolutely outstanding tour guide — truly above and beyond in every way. He was incredibly efficient, knowledgeable, and made the entire day seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. What really set William apart was his thoughtfulness and care. He went the extra mile by providing snacks for the journey, drinks, and even hand warmers, which was so appreciated in the cold and made us feel genuinely looked after. One of the most special moments of our lives happened on this tour — my now fiancé proposed at one of the stops — and William was amazing. He kindly took the most beautiful engagement photos/videos for us,…”
Small-group day tour from Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Icefields Parkway, stopping for Bow and Peyto lakes.
“Great knowledgeable guide and driver. We could never have seen so much in a day trying to do it ourselves”
Full-day Banff tour to Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Johnston Canyon with guide, park pass, and photo stops.
“Harry was an amazing driver and tour guide! He managed to drive safely through the extreme ice and snowy conditions and get us to all of our stops on time. The trip was great and worth doing if visiting Canmore / Banff! Thanks again Harry!”
1-hour Lake Minnewanka cruise from Banff: wildlife spotting, Indigenous stories, and Minnewanka Landing, all with live guide narration.
“Favorite thing - the “quiet” moments in the middle of the lake. Also loved learning about the famous bear, “Boss”!”
A full day in Banff National Park by iconic yellow bus, with hop-on flexibility to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake.
“Very fun. Everyone was wonderful. Very informative. All of my family had a great time. Would recommend this to get an overview of the area.”
Small-group Banff wildlife tour at dusk with panoramic minibus stops at Minnewanka, Two Jack, Hoodoos, Surprise Corner, and Bow Falls.
“Nolan was an amazing tour guide. You could tell he really enjoyed his job! Nothing felt rushed and he was very explanatory and enthusiastic.”
Half-day guided ride to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with easy stops, small-group perks, and Valley of Ten Peaks viewpoints in Banff.
“Roz was the best tour guide we have had all week. Knowledgeable with history of the area and making it enjoyable. The views we saw were amazing. We did the steps to lake Moraine. Even though it was a little hard for a 61 year old with bad knees I would do it again. The view was spectacular.”
Small-group Rockies day trip from Banff with Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Emerald and Natural Bridge, plus Moraine Lake permit in season.
“This is a very small bus with very cramped seating but the driver is great and funny, understandable”
Small-group Banff tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with hotel pickup, a Fairmont stop, guided viewpoints, and stress-free timing.
“Neal our guide was very informative and had a great sense of humour. Very helpful offering to take photos and answering questions The lake and mountains were amazing”
Full-day Banff trip to the Columbia Icefields via Icefields Parkway, with Ice Explorer ride, Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Lake Louise stops.
“Excellent tour. The views the entire journey to the icefields and back are absolutely stunning! The ice fields and glacier were very cool to see and walk on. The bus was clean and comfy and windows were big! Easy to catch all the views. Tour guide Mike was very knowledgable and nice. Also, the sweet guide from Melbourne (can't remember her name!) was also very nice and helpful. This was a great tour of the park. It's massive! I would not have driven this far into the park on my way own. Easily the prettiest drive I"ve ever seen. So worth the entire day it took for the tour!”
Six time zones of days out, sorted by the kind of day.
