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JuanRoberto_P, Jun 2026
Remarkable experience!
We had an amazing tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake
Layse (driver and tour guide) was incredibly friendly, professional, and positive throughout the entire day. There was a situation where one passenger arrived late but Layse handled the situation with remarkable professionalism, patience, and grace. She never lost her smile and continued to keep the good vibes going for the whole group.
As a bonus, Layse speaks Spanish, which was very helpful since I was traveling with family visiting from Mexico. She made them feel welcome and included throughout the experience.
The scenery was breathtaking. It was a wonderful experience filled with fun and laughter. Highly recommended!
LAURENCE_J, Jun 2026
Good tour
Good experience. The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. We were lucky with an early sighting of a bear. Lots of long-horn sheep. And towards the end some elf from a distance and deer. The stopping spots and views were good regardless of whether we saw animals in all locations or not. I'd recommend taking the tour.
Ying_L, Jun 2026
A wonderful day in the Canadian Rockies with Lisa
Had such a great day with Lisa! We went to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake and honestly every spot was gorgeous. Lisa was so good — she told us all these stories and background about the places that made it way more interesting than just looking at pretty lakes. She also took photos for every single person in the group, which was so nice to me as a solo traveler. A group of people always showed up late and kept talking over her while she was explaining stuff. But she just stayed cool and friendly about it and didn't let it ruin anything for the rest of us. If you get Lisa as your guide, you are lucky!
Derenda_S, Jun 2026
Fantastic Experience
Hire this crew! Our driver, Red, was kind, considerate, and mindful of our experience being amazing and safe. Plenty of time at the lakes to enjoy the sights and bonus, Red took our many family photos for us. His joy matched ours! Thank you, Red, for making our experience a lifetime memory for all generations ❤️
Rebecca_Y, Jun 2026
Fabulous adventure
Wonderful to know this important part of our trip was all reserved. It was so nice to relax and allow our operators to handle traffic, parking, etc. Our guide Kenneth was excellent. He gave us helpful history and context, maintaining a warm welcome throughout. He also helped us capture unique pictures we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you!
S_H, Jun 2026
Highly recommend. A great price. A great tour, so many places, goes by quickly.
We had a great tour guide/driver, Mark. Very accommodating, great person. We had a small van, full, held 14 people which makes for a very personable tour - you get to know other people, or at least familiar faces and good guide interactions then as well. It becomes more personable and also accommodating. We saw alot of places. The thing with a tour is, everything is fast paced. Even if you stop at a spot for 50 minutes, you have to account for washroom breaks/line ups and times to get to attractions like walking to lodges or lake views and then getting back to the vehicle ON TIME, respecting the tour itinerary and everyone else on the tour, so the day goes by so quickly. It's like a whirlwind. Our tour said 8-11 hours long and it went from 7:30am until 6pm. So quickly though. Many times not enough time to see everything or take everything in because of much needed washroom breaks but still, a great tour. Recommend for sure. Please don't forget to tip your driver/guide as so many do not and they deserve it for all that they do, maneuvering through tricky, full, parking lots, and lots of safe driving etc. Especially for the long days.
Jane_W, Jun 2026
The total experience with...
The total experience with your Company was exceptional. The ease of booking and the follow up to any inquiries I made was timely and very helpful. Lori, our Guide’s communication was excellent before and during the tour. She was informative, personable and open to all questions. A great pleasure to see beautiful Canadian sites with her. Highly recommend the experience.
Eunice_W, Jun 2026
Moraine Lake & Louise Lake Tour
The tour to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise was absolutely incredible! The views were breathtaking, with crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by majestic mountains. The tour was well organized, and the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We had enough time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and appreciate the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. This was truly one of the highlights of my visit to Alberta. Highly recommended!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Debra_B, Jun 2026
Nice, easy trip up to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
We were staying down in Banff and wanted to make sure we saw Lake Louise and Moraine Lake while we were visiting. I could not get a seat on the Parks Canada shuttle so this is the next best thing! Our guide - Louis - was very informative and helpful and helped make the 45 minute ride up and back go quickly!
Zhe_C, May 2026
We like our tour guide, Aashish
I traveled to Banff with my colleague on this tour, and it was a great experience. The pickup was on time, and we actually spent more time in Banff than what was stated in the description, which was a nice surprise.
Our guide, Aashish, was also the driver. He drove steadily and safely, and he was very friendly, polite, and always willing to help. For people who love taking pictures, this tour is a great choice because Aashish takes really good photos. He knows how to make girls look slimmer and taller in pictures, which I really appreciated:) He is also easy to communicate with for photos.
From chatting with his colleague in Banff, I also learned that he has been working to improve his photography skills. He is clearly a very hardworking person. I definitely had a wonderful trip and would love to go back again!
Daniel_K, May 2026
Awesome scenery and awesome crew
Bella, our tour guide plus Liv and the other captain provided a splendid experience. The lake is beautiful, and the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. Bella gave us a lot of information about the lake, surrounding country, the original human inhabitants, and more recent history. She punctuated her presentation with occasional humor and smoothly incorporated a set of pictures into her presentation. (And she demystified the legend of the lake monster.) It was a great way to spend on hour on the water.
David_D, Aug 2025
Views that you will not want to miss!
A wonderful tour covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and parts of Banff National Park. Our brilliant tour guide, Jake, made this more of an adventure. Part historian, part outdoorsman, great comic relief and self proclaimed best looking tour guide in the Canadian Rockies, Jake really made this a day to remember. He shared so much history about the area and this great wilderness we all enjoyed. We were lucky enough to see a mother Grizzly Bear and her cubs eating berries on the side of the road to Moraine Lake. This 4 .5 hour tour is a perfect length. Sign up for the early tour to beat a lot of the crowds.
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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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