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Jennifer_C, Jul 2026
Well worth this fantastic adventure!
This is a fantastic opportunity to see the best that the Canadian Rockies have to offer. The lakes are crystal clear and absolutely stunning to view. Being close to the mountains is absolutely amazing. Our guide Jacky was very knowledgeable and helpful. We ended up getting to go to the Banff Hot Springs for an hour when everyone else explored Banff Village and took the Gondola ride. This was shear luck because usually the Hot Springs are packed and you can't buy tickets ahead. We took the risk and it was absolutely worth it! We would definitely recommend this tour to everyone. Wear comfortable shoes and layer up because anything can happen with the weather!
Catalina_B, Jul 2026
Fun City/ lots of walking
Great city and so much to see. We had a great guide who provided good information. The area is stunning, and we really enjoyed the tour. Overall, very happy with the experience. This is a 3-hour walking tour! Be aware that it is only walking for 3 hours. It worked great for us, but if you have issues walking, this is not for you.
Cornelio_A, Jul 2026
Beautiful Lakes
The four lakes of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Peyto Lake are amazingly beautiful! I and my two companions enjoyed this whole day excursion and do recommend it to others. Ray, our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable of the surrounding areas. Ray is just excellent!
Julia_K, Jul 2026
Beware of Habit Forming Experience
The fun and splashy trip includes 3-5 category 2-3 rapids and then is fairly calm the rest of the way. It was perfect for our group which includes multiple adults for whom this was their first experience rafting. Fortunately, they’re hooked and we’re talking about where to go for a multi day rafting trip!
Namrata_C, Jul 2026
A great experience..
Sam (Simarjit Singh) wonderfully conducted the entire trip in a timely manner and was very much engaging with fellow travellers, providing overview on each of the scenic spots and even extending his assistance as a guide as well to all of us. Would highly recommend this tour for travellers who are specially looking for ways to visit the different spots in and around Banff on a tight schedule and without a personal vehicle, and also Sam as a wonderful tour guide!
Vasant_S, Jun 2026
We had an amazing...
We had an amazing experience on the Banff tour! Our driver and guide Naveen was exceptional. Naveen ensured a safe, smooth, and comfortable journey throughout the day. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. He shared interesting facts about Banff and all the other sites that we visited. He kept the tour well organized, and made sure everyone felt welcome and enjoyed the experience. His professionalism, enthusiasm, and excellent customer service truly made the trip memorable. Thank you for making our visit to Banff such a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!!
Shari_P, Jun 2026
Great trip good price
This trip covers a lot of site seeing around Banff National Park and allows time for lunch in downtown Banff. We got picked up in Canmore which was convenient for us. The tour was 9 hours, which seems like a long time, but since the tour included so many sites, it didn’t feel that long. We started with the Banff Gondola. Our tour guide, Ram was great. He helped us with getting the gondola tickets. You have a little over an hour up top. The scenery was amazing. They had outside observation decks and chairs to relax. You can also hike. Next we soaked in the Banff mineral springs. I highly recommend it. I felt renewed and relaxed after a 10 minute soak. We then went to Bow falls, which was picturesque. Ram was ready to help with pictures. He even did a 360 picture for us. It looks professional. We then got an hour in Banff to shop or eat. We grabbed some lunch. The afternoon included, surprise corner, Johnson Lake, two Jacks lake and Lake Minnewanka. I could be leaving something out. Not sure. We had ice cream from the snack shack at Kake Minnewanka. It was better than Cows in Banff. The price is right. I’d definitely recommend this tour
navin_s, Jun 2026
Unforgettable Experience
The tour guide Andy is very knowledgeable giving information entire tour.He is the best guide for the tour.we are able to spot 3 black bear sighting today.Lake Louis was amazing. We went to moraine lake, Johnson canyon, natural bridge, all amazing places
Judy_M, Jun 2026
Best tour guide ever!
This was the best experience I could’ve ever hoped for, mostly thanks to our amazing tour guide, Lou. The man was a wealth of knowledge and kept things fun. We were able to see and do everything we wanted to, and by lucky strike we got to see 3 grizzly bears lounging on the side of the road. It was a mama and her two yearling cubs, and Lou pulled over so we could safely view them and capture some incredible pictures and video. Such a cool experience. Lou gets a 10/10!
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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