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Lakes, Mountains & Glaciers - Front seat to natural beauty

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Calgary, Canada
  • 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

From Calgary to Banff National Park, southern Alberta has a whole range of sights for tourists to take in. But with so much to do, it can be tough to know how to fit it all in. Explore the crystal-clear waters of Lake Louise, grab a bite to eat in Canmore, and marvel at the Crowfoot Glacier on this small-group full-day trip to some of the province’s most popular spots.
  • Full-day trip to Banff National Park from Calgary
  • Explore glaciers, mountains, lakes, and more across southern Alberta
  • Travel in a comfortable luxury minivan
  • mall-group tour: Your guide to customize the trip to your tastes where possible

What's Included

  • Calgary, Canmore, Banff Pick-Up & Drop-Off *See list of places
  • Moraine Lake Fees *June 1st to October 10th*
  • Peace of mind, We have all the permits and insurance required by local and provincial government.
  • Bottled water
  • Any activities/rental equipment such as Gondola rides, ice skates, horse sled, canoes, etc.
  • Customary gratuity is not required but most welcomed
  • *** Remember Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks is only open during Summer months.
  • Meals
    Meals are not included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your adventure kicks off as soon as we meet you! We'll send you the exact pickup/drop-off time the day before your trip. Calgary pickups start at 7:30-8am, and Canmore between 9-9:15am. Need a drop-off in Banff or Canmore after your journey? Let us know in the comments to make sure there's room for your carry-ons. If your hotel isn't on the list, just add its name and address in the special request section. We'll then confirm your pick-up/drop-off time or arrange a meeting point if it's outside our service area.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

1

Calgary

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Kananaskis Country (Pass By)

2

Canmore

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Lake Louise

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

4

Moraine Lake

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Lake Louise Visitor Information Centre (Pass By)

5

Peyto Lake Viewpoint

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Bow Lake

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Crowfoot Glacier (Pass By)

7

Banff Avenue

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

YYC Calgary International Airport

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Recommended for guests over 4 years of age
  • 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.

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Melissa_F
Sergiy is a wonderful tour guide! He is very knowledgeable, a safe driver & very friendly! Mountains & Lakes are absolutely gorgeous!! A must do tour!

Reviews

4.9
based on 56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Banff Trip

Lansheng_X, Sep 2025
Dan was my tour guide for this trip. He is very knowledgeable about Banff and provided very insightful introduction and explanation along the way. He is very passionate about his role and answered a lot of our questions with great patience. He also offered 2 extra places for us to visit since our group was right on top of the schedule. He did above and beyond and I truly recommend everyone to take Banff Trip with this provider.

Beautiful trip

shanette, Sep 2025
It was enjoyable and beautiful. First we were picked up by Murray downtown and off we went to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. The drive is so scenic and the weather was gorgeous. Later on we transferred into another van. Rick was our driver. He took us to Peyto Lake and Bow Lake. These lakes are totally different from the other two. The views were breathtaking. At the end we spent 90 minutes in Banff which is a beautiful village with lots of restaurants and stores. I recommend this tour. Just wish they had picked us ip and dropped off at our downtown hotel. I found out at tge end of the tour that the do stop at our hotel.

Sergiy, is a five star tour guide!

Melissa_F, Sep 2025
Sergiy is a wonderful tour guide! He is very knowledgeable, a safe driver & very friendly! Mountains & Lakes are absolutely gorgeous!! A must do tour!

What a journey it has been

Janeth_T, Aug 2025
Visiting the glaciers, mountains & the Great Lakes near Calgary was truly unforgettable. What made it even more special was our guide, Patrick. He’s not only knowledgeable but also incredibly engaging—blending science, a touch of fiction, and fascinating history into every story he shares. His energy and passion kept us inspired throughout the journey, making each stop feel alive with meaning. It wasn’t just sightseeing—it was learning, laughing, and being motivated all at once.

Great trip

Barbara_T, Aug 2025
Great trip, well organized. The tour guide Gord was very engaging, and funny. I would recommend this trip to others.

If you want to have a...

Kari_S, Aug 2025
If you want to have a quick visit to Banff along with catching beautiful views of glaciers, mountains and magical lakes, this is the trip for you! We had an amazing time with Gordon! He made sure everyone got pictures of themselves with beautiful backdrops. He gave just the right amount of information without making it boring, along with a lot of laughs. He made everyone on the tour bus feel comfortable with one another without making it awkward. Gordon was great and so was the tour itself! Definitely recommend to anyone!

Mother/Daughter Trip

Molly_B, Jun 2025
The weather was beautiful, we met fantastic people, and Kevin, our tour guide, was the best! My daughter and I had a great day and we owe it to Kevin. He knew exactly where the best picturesque sightseeing places were, and he had great stories- had us all laughing throughout the day! Kevin knew this area so well that we always seemed to be ahead of the crowds, especially in Banff, which was nice. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to start our mother/daughter trip than with this excursion led by Kevin.

Amazing tour!

Nathalie_M, Jun 2025
The best tour if you want to have an overview of the best places in the Rockies. Our guide Dan was amazing! It was a long day but I really really enjoyed everything. Worth the price.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for great review! It was super fun hanging out with you too

Banff

Jessetta_J, Apr 2025
Banff was beautiful, Gordon was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a great experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your day!

Well worth the money, great tour & guide!

Sam_C, Oct 2024
Patrick our tour guide was timely and personable, fantastic to tour with and had a wealth of knowledge on local flora, fauna and other hot tips in and around the Calgary, Canmore and Banff areas. I had struggled to find a tour that included Peyto Lake as well as the other main lakes (Moraine & Louise). I know Peyto is little less popular but I recall dreaming of seeing Peyto Lake when booking my trip to Canada - so was pleased I could see all on the same tour, bucket list made! Affordable, comfortable transport and breathtaking views - definitely recommend!

The places we went to...

Clarissa_M, Sep 2024
The places we went to were beautiful and breathtaking. Our tour guide/driver, Gordon was great and very friendly and funny and gave us history for each place we visited and much more. He was even considerate when some of us were late, especially us when we went to a different parking area and he drove there to pick us up. Overall it was excellent except that the washrooms were stinking and dirty in most of the places we visited. I hope this will be improved to make the overall experience wonderful.

Amazing trip to Banff national park

Yoto_Y, Sep 2024
The best memorable trip so far! Saw Louise, Moraine, Peyto and Bow lakes, visited Canmore and Banff. Admired Rockies and glaciers. Gordon was fun and knowledgable. Booking went seamless, pick up on time and the whole trip was great organized with delicious meals and water. I would warmly recommend the trip and the company.

Memorable day

Konstantina_Y, Sep 2024
Amazing trip, breathtaking scenery. Gordon, our guide, is very knowledgable, entertaining and welcoming. We visited Louise, Moraine, Bow and Peyto Lakes. We saw glaciers and spent great time in Canmore and Banff. We had delicious dinner in Banff and bought souvenirs. I would warmly recommend the company and the trip. Thank you for the memorable day!

One tour to visit the Lake Louise and Banff area

Shu_N, Sep 2024
It was a small group and managing a stop was efficient. Gordon did a great job of explaining what we were visiting and the tour had plenty of time at each stop. It was a 12 hour tour, plenty of stops with washroom breaks. If you want to see the Lake Louise and Banff area in one tour, this is the tour to take.

Fantastic experience!

Kevin_H, Sep 2024
Great trip overall, and our guide, Gordon, was fantastic! The stops were absolutely beautiful and well worth it. A personal preference of mine would be to switch the allotted times between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, i.e., more time at Moraine Lake and less time at Lake Louise. Small group size limited to 10 people was great and very manageable. My only suggested improvement would be to utilize a shuttle type bus instead of a large van. Our van was configured for 10 passengers, plus the front passenger seat for an 11th, but very crowded for 9 average sized customers on this trip. Viewing opportunities while riding were limited to your particular window. Overall, a fantastic trip and I would do it again. The customer service and amenities provided were spot on.

Marvel Banff

PRIYANKA_S, Sep 2024
Awesome trip superb entertainment and guidance by Patrick enjoyed thoroughly . He is a real great guy and immense helpful showed all heart spots to capture beautiful memories

Awesome experience.

Karen_S, Aug 2024
Amazing views and our guide, Murray, was knowledgeable and had a great personality! Loved the small group tour.

The nature was worth the journey.

Michael_R, Jul 2024
Patrick was a safe driver and story teller. Missed the Glacers part as it was not in the actual itinerary.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Michael, the Icefiekds Parkway is full of glaciers. You can see Bow Glaciers, Crowfoot Glacier, Victoria Glacier, Peyto Glacier, and a couple more, not sure how you missed them. Were you looking for a specific glacier? Let me know next time you're in Banff and I'll lt you know if we go there or not. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Kevin

Amazing landscapes

Diane_R, Jul 2024
Tour guide provided interesting information and was very helpful. It was a long day but very enjoyable and the visits to lakes were amazing.

Breathtaking sceneries in Alberta

Michelle_A, Jul 2024
I enjoyed all the places we went to from Canmore, Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Moraine Lake to name a few. Our tour guide Patrick shared some history of some of the place and the driver Melvin is also helpful.

Great Day Trip to Banff!

Antara_M, Jun 2024
Had an amazing time during this day trip to Banff National Park. Gordon was our guide and he was very good. He told us about the of the different places we visited and guided us very well throughout the trip. Overall a great experience.
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