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d6ts6xf8yp, Jun 2026
Exceptional tour
We had an amazing experience with Rockies Journey, guided by Boyd. This tour exceeded all expectations and left me with memories I’ll treasure for a lifetime. Boyd went above and beyond to ensure we felt relaxed, welcome, and at ease throughout the day. His warmth and attentiveness made the entire trip smooth and enjoyable, from start to finish. He shared practical tips that enhanced our experience, helping us navigate viewpoints and photo spots.. Boyd also shared fascinating insights about the areas we visited, enriching our understanding of the landscapes.
Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, and Lake Emerald are truly spectacular. Each stop offered its own unique beauty, and Boyd’s guidance helped us appreciate them more deeply. It felt like a dream come true to witness these iconic sights up close. The itinerary was well-balanced, with enough time at each lake to soak it all in without feeling rushed. The transportation, pacing, and safety considerations were top-notch.
If you’re planning a trip to the Rockies, book with Rockies Journey and ask for Boyd. You’ll be in capable hands and come away with not just beautiful photos, but cherished memories and a sense of real wonder. Highly recommend—five stars! ~Elise R
Paula_M, Jun 2026
Amazing!
We had an exceptional tour in Banff! Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience exceeded our expectations.
Our guide, Aashish, was outstanding. He explained everything in great detail, shared interesting facts about the area, and gave us excellent tips throughout the day. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience both enjoyable and informative.
Moraine Lake was definitely our favorite stop of the day—it is absolutely breathtaking and simply impeccable. The scenery is even more beautiful in person and was one of the highlights of our trip to the Canadian Rockies.
We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Aashish as your guide. Thank you for making our visit to Banff so memorable!
Rachel_S, Jun 2026
This was a wonderful way...
This was a wonderful way to explore Banff, Lake Louise and Lake Moriane. You dont have to worry about driving or parking.
We took my 5 year old son and he was able to participate in all activities/walks. We also choose to do the hot springs (instead of gondola ride) and it was wonderful (side note they do not open till 10am, we were there too early) but was well worth it.
Our guide Ben was wonderful, answered any and all of our questions and provided extended knowledge of the area. It was a wonderful day had by all.
Csilla_N, Jun 2026
Excellent experience!
The Calgary walking tour was excellent! Our guide, Chad, was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting insights about the city. He also showed us hidden gems in downtown Calgary that we would have easily missed on our own. A fantastic way to explore the city—highly recommended!
Regina_C, Jun 2026
Fun Drumheller Tour With Plenty of Flexibility
Raj was such an awesome tour guide. He was very informative about each sight, then dropped us off at each one and let us explore independently. I really appreciated the structure of the tour. There is a good amount of flexibility in choosing which sights to be visited so that every group member could be satisfied. Raj would drive back and forth to the minor sights and the museum so that everyone could choose what they wanted. The only critique I have is the stop at the World's Largest Dinosaur, which is purely tacky, but I guess it's popular enough for others to warrant a visit. We wanted to stay longer at the Royal Tyrell Museum, and we were able to choose the full 3 hour visit there instead of the other minor optional visits. Every other tour company offers you less time there, which is why I chose them in the first place. If you want to linger at the museum longer, book this tour!
Sin_N, Jun 2026
Outstanding tour
We had a wonderful lake tour today and would like to thank our tour guide, Vicky, for her outstanding service. She was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the area. Throughout the trip, she shared interesting facts and stories, making the experience both enjoyable and informative.
Her positive attitude and enthusiasm made the tour even more memorable.
Thank you, Vicky for helping us create such wonderful memories at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting the Canadian Rockies!
DEANNE_G, May 2026
The Gondola ride was so...
The Gondola ride was so beautiful. Worth every penny. The view were amazing. Staff were all so nice. However, When buying your tickets on line make sure you buy directly from their site otherwise you still have to wait in line to get a paper ticket. A little frustrating as I bought my on Viator
teri_k, May 2026
Great rafting adventure
Jachimo was a great guide! Loved his rafting guide stories. The trip was a great adventure for me and my 2 boys ago 10 and 12. The river ran high yesterday and it was a fun, fast adventure filled with enough rapids to make it the right amount of adrenaline!
Supriya_V, May 2026
Awesome day tour!!
All the places on this tour were amazing! Just not the places, but the whole route was very scenic. We spotted wildlife too!!
William, our tour guide had outstanding energy, was very patient and kind! He made the whole day even more better with his commentary and humour.
SMTanvir_K, Oct 2025
The badlands is a great contrast in landscape to the typical rockies tour. Very much worth doing.
The badlands is areally cool place thats worth taking the tour for. The scenery is vastly different from what you see at the rockies as a tourist. The Tyrell museum was interesting. It would be amazing for people that are more into dinosaurs. The hoodoos were the highlight for the tour. We saw some wildilfe on the way and our guid walid was kind enough to stop or turn back for us to take pictures. Walid is general very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. I also liked the trip duration. It was not too long or too short. The only negative thing in the trip for me would be the audio tour guide that would play from time to time and break up some of our conversation 🙃
Jim_F, Aug 2025
One of the Best Tours
This was our first visit to Calgary. The tour was fun and interesting, and we learned a lot about the city. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the tour one of the best we’ve been on. We even took her advice on a restaurant for dinner! Five stars all around.
KaziTanjedul_E, Aug 2025
Fantastic Experience Exploring the Rockies!
I recently joined the Shared Tour: Emerald Lake, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake from Calgary with ABestX, and it was terrific. From start to finish, everything was well-organized and thoughtfully executed.
🚐 The vehicle was spacious and comfortable, making the journey smooth and enjoyable.
🧑🏫 Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about each location and answering all our questions with enthusiasm.
⏰ Time management was spot-on—we had ample time at each stop without feeling rushed.
💧 They even provided drinking water, which was a nice touch.
📸 We made scenic stopovers in Banff city and at the stunning Natural Bridge, perfect for capturing memorable photos.
The beauty of Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake is beyond words, and this tour made it all the more special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the Canadian Rockies with ease and comfort!
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Surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Calgary is an ideal home base for visitors wanting to explore Alberta’s expansive parks. A day trip from Calgary can take you to the glacial blue waters of Lake Louise, the picturesque town of Banff, and the Columbia Icefields. In summer, the dramatic badlands landscape of Drumheller is well worth a visit on a tour, too, as you discover the dinosaur capital of the world.
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