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sean_b, Sep 2026
Beyond Banff - great small local tour company!
We had a tour with Beyond Banff (a small local tour company) in mid-September and it was SUCH a great experience. Our tour guide, Quaid, is a born-and-raised local and knows Banff inside and out, experience that can't be replicated. Our tour was full of interesting local history, ecology, and the best places to get photos. He also had the best washroom recommendations for bathroom breaks, an important detail on a 9-hour day! We visited the highlights, of course, (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake), and the tour company also added a few other stops that were a little more off the beaten path (and thus a little quieter and less busy). It was so much easier and less stressful than doing all the driving ourselves. Throughout the whole trip, Quaid was professional, a great driver, and was very personable and entertaining. He also gave us several ideas for quieter and less busy hikes on our last day in the area. Highly recommend Quaid and Beyond Banff for your trip to the area!
Anonymous, Sep 2026
Great tour company for the lakes
Booking this tour was the best option for our family of five. We truly enjoyed our day at both lakes. Kenneth was an absolutely wonderful driver and tour guide. He took care of us and provided us with water and snacks. He was funny, entertaining and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company.
Drew_R, Sep 2026
All the sights, all the comfort
Great day out seeing many of the sights around Banff. Kieran was great, knowledgeable, helpful and generally a nice guy. All the sights were amazing, and it was a top notch way to see many sights quickly if time is short, or to give an introduction, so you can choose where to go back to
Rebecca_B, Sep 2026
Excellent day tour of...
Excellent day tour of lakes in Banff and Yoho National Park. Emerald lake was wonderful and the view of Lake Moraine from on top of the rocks was spectacular. Steve our guide was outstanding. He provided a nice overview of all the sites and great tips to avoid crowds at each location.
Sharon_P, Sep 2026
We saw bears!!!!
Lots of beautiful scenery! Although they can't guarantee that you will see wildlife, our tour guide, Charlie, was on it! He had a network of other guides that all share wildlife sightings and Charlie didn't hesitate to go where there was a report of bears! We were able to see a mama black bear and her 3 cubs!! It was awesome!!
Jessica_G, Sep 2026
Definitely worth it!
We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was Mark, he was helpful, kind and engaging. He gave us so much information about the area and was able to answer all of our questions. The tour itself was gorgeous! It was so nice not to have to worry about parking, etc. Mark kept us all on schedule and we had a really fun day!
Robert_W, Sep 2026
9/8/26 - Tour of Johnston Canyon, Emerald Lake, Moraine, and Lake Louise
We were able to see a canyon and 3 different lakes. It was nice to leave the driving to the Viator guide. The sights at the 4 locations were beautiful and breathtaking. The guide Assis provided a lot of information as we drove to each site. He also very helpful with taking pictures for our group.
Andrew_C, Sep 2026
Lake Louise and Moraine
Fred , our driver was great in providing interesting information and guidance including safety tips. He was also helpful in taking a few wonderful photos of us. That was one of the most scenic and enjoyable bus trip we’ve had to Lake Louise and Moraine
Ferdinand_C, Sep 2026
Amazing Experience
We were concerned if the hike was canceled due to weather. Tried but COULD NOT get any response from the booking agent. Glad though we made it to the gathering point and it was a go. Tour guides Aiden and Ella were exceptional, knowledgeable, caring. Especially on how they reacted when came across with elks along the no-light trail. They made the hike Very Enjoyable. Will definitely do it again, hopefully not in a cloudy night.
Angela_D, Aug 2026
Cruise Banff area
The view/Scenery is just amazing, we went during the 1st cruise time (9am) We got to enjoy the quiet time and truly enjoyed the lake and mountains! Pat and Emma are both wonderful. Very knowledgeable and great Captain!! Thank you both! Highly recommended.
Terrence_H, Aug 2026
Great tour!
Garry was a great guide! On time and very knowledgeable about the lakes and sights. Even did more stops due to a mix up with the company and advertising the same trip on get your guide and viator, as some had lake Louise and some didn’t. But not his fault and it was all sorted out. That should be fixed moving forward tho. Recommend for sure!
Greg_H, Aug 2026
Recommend this Tour
The tour surpassed our expectations. Having Garry as our tour driver and guide made all the difference. We did not have to worry about driving or finding a parking place. Plus, Garry provided valuable information about the places we visited which made the tour more enjoyable. I would recommend taking this tour.
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Banff’s prime location in the heart of the Canadian Rockies makes it ideal for exploring some of the most scenic landscapes in North America. Banff day trips take you to the glacier-fed Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake, and to see impressive waterfalls and wildlife-rich valleys. Most tours include local guides, national park admission fees, and some offer meals or hot drinks. A day trip from Banff frees you up to fully immerse yourself in your mountain experience, whether you ice-hike through Johnston Canyon in winter or admire national park scenery in summer.
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