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Saketa_B, Jun 2026
Marine Lake Tour Review
We had an amazing experience on this tour. We were a family with 2 young kids and the itierenary, bus and all amenities were very comfortable. Both Lisa and James are kind and made sure we all felt at ease. Definitely recommend to anyone travelling to Banff!
K_C, Jun 2026
The tour to the lakes was...
The tour to the lakes was a great tour and lasted just the right amount of time. Our tour guide, Red, was awesome. He was very knowledgeable, and if he didn't know an answer, was willing to find out. He was humorous and made the trip very fun. Plus, he knows everyone! I would recommend this tour to other Banff visitors.
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.
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!
Debbie_S, Jun 2026
Most beautiful lakes I’ve ever seen
It’s well worth it. We were on a tour which is better than you driving yourself. I believe they only let tour busses etc to Lake Moraine. Parking can be difficult if you drive yourself to Lake Louise. Unfortunately it was foggy so we didn’t have the contrast of the sky and top of the mountain. It was prettier than I had expected. Both lakes are amazing to see. Our driver told us Lake Moraine is prettier because of the color of the water, he was right! Definitely take this tour to see both lakes, well worth the money.
Lucy_D, Jun 2026
The guides were lovely...
The guides were lovely and sweet and had so much knowledge about the area and its wildlife, as well as some amazing stories. They took the time to show us hidden gems as well as assist people with mobility issues. Was my favourite and most personal feeling tour in Banff
Craig_B, Jun 2026
Awesome views. Layse, our guide, was terrific.
The sightseeing spots chosen for this trip were perfect. It’s a long day but didn’t feel overwhelming. So glad we did this! Our guide was pleasant and informative. Wish we had a bit more time at Lake Louise and Moraine lake—only 45 minutes but the tour described it as having one hour at each.
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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