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Banff National Park and Lake Louise Small Group Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Calgary, Canada
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Crampons
    • Parks admissions
    • Bottled water
    • Round trip transportation
    • English-Speaking Guide
    • Gratuity accepted
    • Meals & Drinks not included

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting points

    Select a meeting point

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Moraine Lake

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Lake Louise

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Tito's Castle Mountain Viewpoint (Pass By)

    3

    Banff Avenue

    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Surprise Corner

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Vermilion Lakes (Pass By)

    5

    Bow Falls

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    6

    Johnston Canyon

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    7

    Lake Minnewanka

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Pick-up times vary based on meeting point selection
    • Please inquire for luggage space or extra equipment
    • Remaining tour duration is allotted for travel time and rest stops
    • You will receive an email with further details
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Oleh_B
    I travel a lot and have been on many guided tours all around the world, so I can honestly say that Teddy is a top-level professional guide. The Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise & Banff tour was perfectly organized, smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Teddy is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also attentive, friendly and genuinely passionate about what he does. What really makes the difference is that Teddy is a native Calgarian. His local insight, stories and understanding of the area add a huge amount of value that you simply don’t get from generic tours. He knows the best spots, the right timing and how to make the experience feel personal rather than rushed. I highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Banff and Lake Louise. If you’re looking for a guide who is professional, reliable and truly loves the Rockies — Teddy is the one.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 47 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    A Must-Do Banff Tour with an Exceptional Guide

    Oleh_B, Jan 2026
    I travel a lot and have been on many guided tours all around the world, so I can honestly say that Teddy is a top-level professional guide. The Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise & Banff tour was perfectly organized, smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Teddy is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also attentive, friendly and genuinely passionate about what he does. What really makes the difference is that Teddy is a native Calgarian. His local insight, stories and understanding of the area add a huge amount of value that you simply don’t get from generic tours. He knows the best spots, the right timing and how to make the experience feel personal rather than rushed. I highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Banff and Lake Louise. If you’re looking for a guide who is professional, reliable and truly loves the Rockies — Teddy is the one.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and generous review! We’re incredibly grateful you noticed the care, local knowledge, and passion Teddy brings to every tour. Hearing that the experience felt smooth, personal, and well paced from start to finish truly means a lot to us. Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead, from all of us at Rocky Mountain Trips.

    Great trip in Banff NP

    Geoffrey_T, Jan 2026
    Great trip with our guide Teddy. Knowledgeable and friendly. The places we were taken to were amazing, and Teddy always ensured that we saw the best of each place. Recommend.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you so much! We’re glad Teddy’s knowledge and care helped you see the very best of each place. Wishing you many wonderful adventures ahead.

    Ted made our experience...

    MariaCaryl_B, Jan 2026
    Ted made our experience special, he was very informative, friendly and accommodating. We learned a lot about Banff, it's history and facts we didn't know about. He took great pictures and assisted us at each stop. He always puts our safety first. It was my friend's first time in Banff and Lake Louise and we truly enjoyed it.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you for sharing this — it means a lot to us. We’re really glad Teddy could help make your friend’s first time in Banff and Lake Louise such a memorable one. Knowing you felt well looked after and enjoyed the day together is exactly what we hope for. Wishing you many great trips!

    Beautiful Banff

    Sarkha_F, Nov 2025
    This tour was exactly what was described, we would recommend to everyone. The whole tour was fabulous and that includes our tour guide Teddy. Teddy was fantastic, very knowledgeable, friendly and had great tunes while on the bus. The tour was well paced with enough time to explore at every stop.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m really glad to hear the tour delivered exactly what you were hoping for — that’s always the goal. Teddy will be happy to know his knowledge, energy, and music added to the day. Appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and here’s to more great adventures ahead!

    Wonderful introduction to...

    Sandra_C, Oct 2025
    Wonderful introduction to the area highlighting major attractions. Our guide Teddy was knowledgeable, shared interesting information, included everyone in the experience, was careful with our safety and had a fun personality.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you for the lovely review! Really appreciate your kind words and support — warm wishes from Teddy & all of us at Rocky Mountain Trips!

    Excellent tour ANGEL was fab

    Tracey_M, May 2025
    This experience was as the described. Angel was an excellent driver and guide. He was very clear in regards to the itinerary and what time everyone had to be back at each stop. He was very approachable and had a good sense of humour. Would highlight recommend this company

    Response from Host, May 2025

    Thank you so much! Your support is appreciated. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt well taken care of. Angel’s clarity, humor, and approachable nature are just a few of the reasons we’re lucky to have him on the team. We truly appreciate the recommendation!

    Marco and Teddy was great...

    Eun_A, Apr 2025
    Marco and Teddy was great guide for the tour! Everyone was friendly and had so much fun entire trip! Thank you!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Love hearing that you had such a fun time with Marco and Teddy—those two make a great team! Appreciate you joining us for the adventure!

    This was an unforgettable...

    Ryan_C, Mar 2025
    This was an unforgettable and joyful experience! Teddy, the tour guide was great. He was personable, knowledgeable, and very well organized. Plenty of time was given at each stop and the locations were stunning. I had a great time.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    So glad to hear you had such a joyful and unforgettable experience! Teddy really knows how to bring that perfect mix of being personable and organized while showing off those stunning locations. It’s awesome that you felt you had plenty of time to soak it all in at each stop. We’re grateful you had such a great time with us!

    Amazing day in Banff NP!

    Mikki_W, Dec 2024
    10/10 experience! Teddy was top notch from start to finish. He was on-time, explained everything and knew all the best photo spots! We got to see Banff’s beauty and he shared so many interesting facts along the way. Don’t give it a second thought…book it!

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    It’s amazing to hear that you had a phenomenal experience! Teddy will be thrilled to know that his punctuality, knowledge, and eye for the best photo spots made your tour so memorable. Banff’s beauty is something special, and we’re glad you got to experience it with plenty of interesting facts along the way. Thanks for the glowing recommendation!

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