Banff Top Lakes and Banff Town Day Trip From Calgary

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Calgary, Canada

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Fee to National Park
Professional local guide and driver
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff

Lunch

Meals
Excess Baggage

No large baggage is allowed
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
Tickets of Boat cruise at Lake Minnewanka (Available Online or Onsite for Purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

To ensure a smooth and timely start to your tour, please be ready at your designated pickup location a few minutes before the scheduled time. 7:30 AM – Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown (Calgary) ▸ Meet your vehicle at the designated passenger pickup area across the street. 9:00 AM – Canmore Inn & Suites (Canmore) ▸ Wait in the main parking lot near the entrance. ▸ This area is clearly marked for tour pickups. 9:30 AM – Moose Hotel & Suites (Banff) ▸ Wait near the hotel’s main entrance. ▸ The vehicle will stop briefly for boarding, so ensure you are visible to the driver.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Lake Louise

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Moraine Lake

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Natural Bridge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Emerald Lake

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Johnston Canyon

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Banff

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Minnewanka

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with moving sickness
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 10 reviews

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It was a very memorable...

Evangeline_C, Jan 2026

It was a very memorable one. We are happy with our driver. He offered to take pictures of us. He is very well recommended.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your kind words. We’re so happy to hear that you had a memorable experience and were pleased with your tour guide. It’s great to know he helped by taking photos and making your tour enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.

Unforgettable Experience

Arlette_G, Sep 2025

Amazing tour; amazing, accommodating, friendly and patient tour guide. The lakes were simply beautiful and he was very informed

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the lakes beautiful. Our guide will be very happy to know you appreciated their knowledge, friendliness, and patience. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Fantastic experience

Victor_S, Sep 2025

One of the best tours we’ve been on! The pace was perfect, and never felt rushed. The guys was knowledgeable, personable, and very accommodating… He was also a great driver.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the pacing comfortable. It’s wonderful to know our guide made the experience memorable with his knowledge and hospitality, while also ensuring a safe and smooth ride. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Gorgeous Scenery Great Tour

Laurie_L, Aug 2025

I was going alone as my husband was working. I am so glad I did as the tour was so worth the money. We were a small group of nine and we saw so much! The scenery is gorgeous and you have to see it!! It was the perfect way to sight see!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re so glad you chose to join us, even while traveling on your own. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the small group atmosphere and had the chance to take in so much beautiful scenery. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.

Great trip!!

Frances_L, Aug 2025

The tour guide is very helpful with people who needs help and did a detailed explanation of the tour spots.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that our guide was helpful and provided detailed explanations during your tour. We always strive to make sure our guests feel supported and enjoy a memorable experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another adventure!

Excellent day trip covering 5 lakes.

Neelkamal_T, Jul 2025

The driver came exactly on time. The vehicle was spacious and had optimal number of passengers so all of us could sit and enjoy the drive comfortably. Even though weather was not very good (it kept raining all the time) still we enjoyed the journey. Driver Daler Sandhu was quite professional and gave us very good and helpful instructions at every spot we visited. Overall it was a great day trip that covered 5 beautiful lakes and since we had time left we also covered a bonus extra place (Nature Bridge). Even though roads were wet and visibility was poor, we felt very safe as the driver drove the vehicle very well. As we did not have to worry about Parking or tickets we could spend all of our time absorbing nature’s beauty.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a comfortable and enjoyable experience despite the rainy weather. Daler Sandhu will be happy to know that his professionalism and guidance made your trip even better. We're glad you felt safe throughout the journey and appreciated the convenience of having everything taken care of. It’s great that you got to enjoy the bonus stop at Nature Bridge as well! We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon. 🌲🚐😊

Amazing Tour

CHERRYANN_C, Jul 2025

This Top 5 Lakes Tour surprise was amazing. Our tour guide , Indur , is such a professional guide, knowledgeable, helpful , always on time and we don't feel rushed at all in every sites we have visited. This is highly recommended. Thanks so much Indur and keep it up!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on the Top 5 Lakes Tour. Indur will be very happy to know that his knowledge, punctuality, and helpful nature made a positive impact on your trip. We're glad you felt relaxed and unhurried at each stop — that's exactly the experience we aim to provide. Thank you again for the recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon! 🌄😊