Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Secrets | Award-Winning Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Improvement District No. 9, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Get your discount tickets for the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Small Group Day Tour from Banff, save up to 9% !

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Iconic Lakes + Lunch - 8hr
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$255.87

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Duration: 8 hours Picnic Lunch: A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites. Pickup included
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Iconic Lakes - 4hr
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Duration: 4 hours Pickup included

Overview

Two lakes that don't look real, seen the way they're meant to be. This is the best of Banff National Park with one of Canada's top-rated tour operators: an active, small-group day built around the turquoise icons everyone chases, plus the stops most visitors drive right past. Choose your pace: 4 hours or a full 8-hour day with lunch, both capped at 12 guests. No conveyor belt, no checkboxes. Just your guide, who loves these mountains like their hometown, slowing the day down so the wonder lands. - Guaranteed, expedited lakeshore access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, now closed to public vehicles - A true small-group experience, max 12 guests, never a crowded coach - Expert local guiding and a tailor-made itinerary shaped around your group - On the 8-hour adventure, a fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite - A surprise finish picked on the day around recent wildlife sightings - 1% for the Planet member, your booking helps protect these places

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pick up time: 8:40AM. Please meet at the "Bus Loading zone in Samson mall parking lot opposite Lake Louise Visitors centre". Pick-up times vary by date and hotel. The tour start time is NOT your pick up time. Please be ready 5 minutes early.

Pickup Information

Pickup times may shift by 5 to 10 minutes depending on group size, so please be ready a little early. To keep your day running smoothly, be sure to select your pickup location before the tour. We can only collect guests from a confirmed pickup point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Banff
We'll meet you right in Banff, no early scrambling required. Step into a spacious, upscale van with a local guide who knows these mountains inside out, and let the day take it from there.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Banff National Park
Your day unfolds in the heart of Banff National Park, with guaranteed stops at two of Canada's most sought-after locations: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Choose the pace that fits your day: a focused 4-hour adventure with up to 2 hours at the lakes, or a full 8-hour experience with up to 4 hours at the lakes and lunch included. But that's just the beginning. This isn't a scripted, cookie-cutter tour. This is where the Radventures difference shows up. We skip the script and build the day around you. Your local guide draws on deep insider knowledge to choose the best route and secret stops, factoring in: - Recent wildlife sightings - Your group's interests, vibe, and energy - Timing and conditions on the day That means no two tours are ever the same. Whether it's a secluded canyon, a quiet lookout, or a backroad where wildlife linger but most visitors miss, we'll take you where the day comes alive, not just where the guidebooks point.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Lake Louise
Lake Louise has been drawing visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over a century, and for good reason. This alpine lake in Banff National Park is a stunning turquoise blue, fed by glacier melt, set against Mount Victoria and hanging glaciers. As our guest on this small group tour, you'll get guaranteed, expedited entry to Lake Louise, no worrying over parking or bus lines. You'll also get a tailored itinerary from your expert local guide, shaped around what you want out of the day. Time at the lakes depends on your tour: 4 hours gives you up to 2 hours across Lake Louise and Moraine Lake combined, enough to wander the lakeside trails, explore the Chateau Lake Louise, or sit under a tree and watch the world go by. 8 hours gives you up to 4 hours at the lakes, plus lunch, with time to add a canoe ride if you'd like. Your expert local guide will be on hand with everything you need to know, and they'll show you our local secret spots, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Moraine Lake
This glacier-fed lake becomes the most intense, vivid shade of turquoise in the summer months, the kind of blue that has you pinching yourself to check you're not dreaming. Now closed to public vehicle access, Moraine Lake sits rightfully at the top of everyone's Banff bucket list, having become the number one destination in the Canadian Rockies in recent years. With strict visitation restrictions in place since 2023, joining this small group tour is the best way to guarantee a stress-free visit. On our 4-hour adventure, your time here is part of a shared 2 hours across Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, enough to walk the shoreline trail or find a quiet spot for photos. On the 8-hour adventure, that combined time stretches to 4 hours, with lunch included and room to paddle out on the water. Your expert local guide will be on hand to help you make the most of your time here, and they'll show you our local secret spots at the lake, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.
Duration: 120 mins
5. Bow Valley Parkway
Included only on the 8-hour adventure: if time allows, we'll drive the scenic Bow Valley Parkway instead of the Trans-Canada Highway. This quieter route winds through forested valleys and wildlife corridors, with uninterrupted views of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain, and some of the best odds of spotting wildlife along the way. Not a guaranteed route or stop.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Morant's Curve
Included only on the 8-hour adventure: if time allows, we'll stop at the famous Morant's Curve, a classic Canadian Rockies scene straight from a postcard. The spot offers a stunning bend in the Bow River backed by towering peaks, and if we're lucky, a train rolling through for the ultimate shot. Not a guaranteed stop.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Castle Cliff Viewpoint
Included only on the 8-hour adventure: if time allows, we'll pause at Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows, peaceful and scenic spots nestled along the Bow Valley Parkway. Castle Cliff Viewpoint offers a short walk to a small viewing platform with breathtaking views of Castle Mountain's rugged cliffs, a quiet roadside stop with a tranquil forest setting, ideal for soaking in the scenery and spotting wildlife.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

Polaroid souvenir

Comfortable, upscale transportation with panoramic windows

Small group experience (max 12 guests)

Expert local guide trained in photography and storytelling

Hotel pick-up in Banff and Lake Louise

Lunch

Fresh water refills (BYO water bottle)

Exclusion

Guide gratuities (optional)

National Park Pass

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues

Lunch is included on the 8 hour tour option for all bookings made on or after June 26, 2026. A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative. Booked before June 26? You can still add lunch by calling us ahead of your tour.

Supplied by Radventures

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Based on 548 reviews

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