Overview
Small Group (Max. 24) available
***Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise available to purchase***
***No Hidden Fee***
Skirt the slopes of the Continental Divide as you explore Yoho National Park and beyond with an experienced local guide all year around. Spend time meandering along the shores of Moraine Lake's opalescent waters and examine the natural span of a river-carved bridge created over thousands of years.
Find out how railway engineers overcame the Continental Divide's steep terrain with a visit to the serpentine Spiral Tunnels.
From a central meeting location in Calgary, heading toward the evergreen forest and granite peaks of Yoho National Park, and make a stop at Lake Louise to snap photos of its turquoise waters. In the winter, snow capped mountains surround the famous lake with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise providing a classy backdrop.
*Moraine Lake is closed before June and after early-October. Will be replaced by other sightseeing points.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bilingual Tour Guide
Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
In-vehicle air conditioning
Free Snowshoeing for 20 minutes (Nov to mid-Apr / Weather Dependent)
Calgary or Banff Pick-up & drop-off service
Gratuities
National Park Fee
Lunch
Personal Expenses & travel insurance
Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please contact us by sending email to tour@calgarytours.ca if you would like to be picked up at Banff but dropped off at Calgary, or picked up at Calgary but dropped off at Banff.
Please note that due to travel length and tour arrangement, we do not offer specific hotel pick up. We meet all travelers at 2 meeting locations
1. Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
2. Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada (Subject to change to other hotels in Banff Town. Guests will be notified one day prior to departure if any changes)
What to expect
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Banff
1 hour 30 min
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick up Banff Town
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Lake Louise
2 hours
This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location, snap lots of beautiful photos as much as you want and also can enjoy to hiking the trail around the lake.
In winter, you can walk on the lake with snowshoes (provided) and experience the charming snow scenery. Free Snowshoeing experience will provide for the Winter (Nov to mid-Apr) itinerary (about 20 minutes) -
Moraine Lake
1 hour
Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal.
*Moraine Lake open from June to Oct 7, 2024. Will be replaced by Vermillion Lakes if closed. -
Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint
1 hour
It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain.
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Emerald Lake
20 min
Towering peaks of Continental Divide in Yoho National Park. Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park, snap photos of its turquoise water.
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Natural Bridge
15 min
Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape.
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Calgary
1 hour 30 min
Bus Ride from Banff Back to Calgary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Spanish Tour Guide Available for Saturday Departure
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Lake Louise & Yoho (Moraine Lake June - Oct) from Calgary/Banff
Can I cancel Lake Louise & Yoho (Moraine Lake June - Oct) from Calgary/Banff for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–11 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
What's included?
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free Snowshoeing for 20 minutes (Nov to mid-Apr / Weather Dependent)
- Calgary or Banff Pick-up & drop-off service
- Gratuities
- National Park Fee
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses & travel insurance
- Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, Japanese, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Calgary Tours
