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Dan_J, Oct 2026
This was a great trip...
This was a great trip that was made fantastic by an absolutely wonderful guide. He provided great information throughout the trip and always made sure we knew exactly where to go at each stop and made sure we stayed on track. Thank you so much for spending your Thanksgiving with all of us on your tour. It was clear that you appreciate and love of the destinations and the history behind them.
Kathya_P, Oct 2026
We had an amazing time on...
We had an amazing time on the 4 Lakes Tour with Boyd! He was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience enjoyable. The tour was well organized, and we got to see the beautiful Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Peyto Lake. Thank you, Boyd, for making the trip so memorable! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Alberta. 😊🏔️
Emily_N, Oct 2026
The most perfect day out!...
The most perfect day out! It was a long day out (10.5hrs) but the time passed quickly with everything to look at along the way.
Kenneth was the best tour guide and driver, showing us his favorite places along the way!! The stops were perfectly timed and the natural landscape was simply breathtaking.
Chelsie_K, Oct 2026
Great experience!!
Such an awesome experience! We ended up doing a lot more than I had expected and Nick was a great tour guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. If you are traveling solo, or even with someone, I highly recommend doing this! You don’t have to worry about the drive from Calgary to Banff, don’t have to worry about parking, and your tour guide can point you in the right direction immediately upon each arrival so no time wasted trying to navigate! Great experience overall, would do this again in a heartbeat! :)
Mathilde_F, Oct 2026
Turquoise Lakes with Sanjeet
Sanjeet was careful to make sure everyone with tickets boarded. He gave interesting info about the mountains and lakes. At each site, he made sure to guide us and explain options. When asked to speak louder for us older tourists, he was very receptive to request. I would love to take additional tours with him as guide. Mathilde
Mary_M, Sep 2026
Habib is friendly,...
Habib is friendly, outgoing. Courteous. Enthusiastic and a good driver. He kept his hands on the wheel! It is clear he enjoys his job as tour guide. He played a taped audio guide which introduced us to the trajectory of life on earth, very worthwhile.The dinasour museum took me by surprise by its size and importance. His microphone was not working which caused some consternation. However his voice is resonant, his English excellent, and he made sure we could hear him when he had info to share.
I would recommend this tour if your group has interest in paleontology and the study of life on earth through fossils.
Luz_P, Sep 2026
The Best Tour in Calgary
It was a very wonderful experience we had today! and aside from the beautiful scene, our driver Kamal was so good, so knowledgeable and so pleasing. Is it possible to request him to be our driver for tomorrow, for the Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary, etc… Ref. # 1351911135. Hoping for your kind consideration. Thank you.
Syd_H, Sep 2026
Calgary Walking Tour
It was a 3 hour tour with quite a number of steps, most had railings to use. There was a 30 minute “rest/washroom” time at the library where there was also a small snack/drink cafe. Our guide was very good but is leaving Calgary next week. However, I’m guessing since the tour is “pay your guide what you choose”, that most of them are pretty good. I do think it would be appropriate if the company gave some guidelines for amounts.
The downtown area is very interesting and the art is impressive. Even though not all the art was exactly my taste, the fact there is so much & it is so diverse is very appealing & interesting. Highly recommend.
Shelley_R, Aug 2026
Great tour of 2 breweries and beautiful street art in many parts of the city of Calgary.
Great tour of the city of Calgary city art. Many talented artists leave their mark on the sides if buildings all over the city. We began at the wonderful brewery and sampled 6 different beers. Then walked the city to see the art and ended at a second brewery sampling another f is ur beers. The second was Four Dogs which allowed patrons to bring their dogs with them inside.
Santosh_R, Aug 2026
Iconic lake tour of Banff
We had an amazing experience with Fairy Bus Tours, and a lot of the credit goes to our guide, Raj S.
Raj was on time, very organized, and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the day without making it feel like a lecture. He also knew exactly where to position us to make the most of our time at both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise.
Now for the fun part… 😄
Raj kept telling us that he’d been incredibly lucky with wildlife sightings over the past couple of weeks—everything from black bears to Banff’s famous grizzly, “The Boss.” We gave him a hard time and joked that we’d believe it only if he could deliver for our tour too.
Well… on our way back from Lake Louise, we came around a bend and there was a beautiful black bear cub right by the roadside! The entire bus erupted with excitement. It couldn’t have been a more perfect ending to an already incredible day.
Whether it was luck or Raj’s instincts, we’ll happily give him the credit! 😄
If you’re visiting Banff and trying to decide how to get to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Fairy Bus Tours. Professional, well organized, informative, and a genuinely enjoyable experience from start to finish.
10/10. Thanks again, Raj!
Stephen_G, Aug 2026
Day Tripping in an Air Conditioned Van
On a recent vacation to Calgary we took the Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes Tour. From beginning to end, we had a very enjoyable day. The pick-up location was easy to find and very walkable from our downtown hotel. Our guide, Naveen, did an excellent job. He was cordial and professional, a perfect combination. Our favorite parts of the tour were Bow Falls, Lake Louise, and the Banff Gondola. If you take this tour and you happen to love mint chocolate chip ice cream, you're in luck! It was available at the snack stand at Lake Minnewanka and was delicious!
Shaun_M, Aug 2026
Great Family Activity
My family and I had a fantastic afternoon out with Jeff ( driving our bus) and Joe our brilliant guide. The whole team were encouraging and welcoming but most importantly safe getting us as inexperienced rafters down the river and having a great time. Would highly recommend
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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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