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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Small Group Day Tour from Banff

By Radventures
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$285 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Two lakes that don't look real, seen the way they're meant to be. This is the best of Banff National Park with one of Canada's top-rated tour operators: an active, small-group day built around the turquoise icons everyone chases, plus the stops most visitors drive right past.

Choose your pace: 4 hours or a full 8-hour day with lunch, both capped at 12 guests.

No conveyor belt, no checkboxes. Just your guide, who loves these mountains like their hometown, slowing the day down so the wonder lands.

  • Guaranteed, expedited lakeshore access to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, now closed to public vehicles
  • A true small-group experience, max 12 guests, never a crowded coach
  • Expert local guiding and a tailor-made itinerary shaped around your group
  • On the 8-hour adventure, a fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite
  • A surprise finish picked on the day around recent wildlife sightings
  • 1% for the Planet member, your booking helps protect these places

Activity location

  • Banff
    • Banff, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    • 521 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Iconic Lakes - 4hr

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:30 AM
Price details
AU$284.86 x 1 AdultAU$284.86
Total
Price is AU$284.86

Iconic Lakes + Lunch - 8hr

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours
Picnic Lunch: A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$422.21 x 1 AdultAU$422.21
Total
Price is AU$422.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
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    Polaroid souvenir
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    Comfortable, upscale transport with panoramic windows
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group experience (max 12 guests)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up in Banff and Lake Louise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh croissant Turkey sandwich by default. Preference or dietary need? Reach out for an alternative. Included on the 8 hour option for bookings on or after June 26. Booked earlier? Call to add lunch.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fresh water refills (BYO water bottle)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide service charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
  • Lunch is included on the 8 hour tour option for all bookings made on or after June 26, 2026. A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative. Booked before June 26? You can still add lunch by calling us ahead of your tour.

Activity itinerary

Banff

  • 5m
We'll meet you right in Banff, no early scrambling required. Step into a spacious, upscale van with a local guide who knows these mountains inside out, and let the day take it from there.

Banff National Park

  • 2h
Your day unfolds in the heart of Banff National Park, with guaranteed stops at two of Canada's most sought-after locations: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Choose the pace that fits your day: a focused 4-hour adventure with up to 2 hours at the lakes, or a full 8-hour experience with up to 4 hours at the lakes and lunch included. But that's just the beginning. This isn't a scripted, cookie-cutter tour. This is where the Radventures difference shows up. We skip the script and build the day around you. Your local guide draws on deep insider knowledge to choose the best route and secret stops, factoring in: - Recent wildlife sightings - Your group's interests, vibe, and energy - Timing and conditions on the day That means no two tours are ever the same. Whether it's a secluded canyon, a quiet lookout, or a backroad where wildlife linger but most visitors miss, we'll take you where the day comes alive, not just where the guidebooks point.

Lake Louise

  • 2h
Lake Louise has been drawing visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over a century, and for good reason. This alpine lake in Banff National Park is a stunning turquoise blue, fed by glacier melt, set against Mount Victoria and hanging glaciers. As our guest on this small group tour, you'll get guaranteed, expedited entry to Lake Louise, no worrying over parking or bus lines. You'll also get a tailored itinerary from your expert local guide, shaped around what you want out of the day. Time at the lakes depends on your tour: 4 hours gives you up to 2 hours across Lake Louise and Moraine Lake combined, enough to wander the lakeside trails, explore the Chateau Lake Louise, or sit under a tree and watch the world go by. 8 hours gives you up to 4 hours at the lakes, plus lunch, with time to add a canoe ride if you'd like. Your expert local guide will be on hand with everything you need to know, and they'll show you our local secret spots, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.

Moraine Lake

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
This glacier-fed lake becomes the most intense, vivid shade of turquoise in the summer months, the kind of blue that has you pinching yourself to check you're not dreaming. Now closed to public vehicle access, Moraine Lake sits rightfully at the top of everyone's Banff bucket list, having become the number one destination in the Canadian Rockies in recent years. With strict visitation restrictions in place since 2023, joining this small group tour is the best way to guarantee a stress-free visit. On our 4-hour adventure, your time here is part of a shared 2 hours across Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, enough to walk the shoreline trail or find a quiet spot for photos. On the 8-hour adventure, that combined time stretches to 4 hours, with lunch included and room to paddle out on the water. Your expert local guide will be on hand to help you make the most of your time here, and they'll show you our local secret spots at the lake, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.

Bow Valley Parkway

  • 15m
Included only on the 8-hour adventure: if time allows, we'll drive the scenic Bow Valley Parkway instead of the Trans-Canada Highway. This quieter route winds through forested valleys and wildlife corridors, with uninterrupted views of Castle Mountain and Storm Mountain, and some of the best odds of spotting wildlife along the way. Not a guaranteed route or stop.

Morant's Curve

  • 15m
Included only on the 8-hour adventure: if time allows, we'll stop at the famous Morant's Curve, a classic Canadian Rockies scene straight from a postcard. The spot offers a stunning bend in the Bow River backed by towering peaks, and if we're lucky, a train rolling through for the ultimate shot. Not a guaranteed stop.

Castle Cliff Viewpoint

  • 15m
Included only on the 8-hour adventure: if time allows, we'll pause at Castle Cliff Viewpoint or Moose Meadows, peaceful and scenic spots nestled along the Bow Valley Parkway. Castle Cliff Viewpoint offers a short walk to a small viewing platform with breathtaking views of Castle Mountain's rugged cliffs, a quiet roadside stop with a tranquil forest setting, ideal for soaking in the scenery and spotting wildlife.

Location

Activity location

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    Banff
    • Banff, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
    • 521 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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    Samson Mall
    • 101 Lake Louise Drive
    • T0L 1E0, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Canalta Lodge Banff
    • 545 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1B5, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Banff Train Station
    • 327 Railway Avenue
    • T1L 1A1, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tunnel Mountain Hotels
    • T1L 1H1, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
    • 300 Mountain Avenue
    • T1L 1J2, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Fairmont Banff Springs
    • 405 Spray Avenue
    • T1L 1J4, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Peaks Hotel & Suites
    • 218 Lynx Street
    • T1L 1K5, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Malcolm Hotel
    • 321 Spring Creek Drive
    • T1W 0G8, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Moose Hotel & Suites
    • 345 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Solara Lodges (Aurora Bow Chinook)
    • 187 Kananaskis Way
    • T1W 0A3, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide
    • 1725 Bow Valley Trail
    • T1W 2W1, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Juniper Hotel
    • 1 Juniper Way
    • T1L 1E1, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Grande Rockies Resort - Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
    • 901 Mountain Street
    • T1W 0C9, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
    • 111 Lake Louise Drive
    • T0L 1E0, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Northwinds Hotel Canmore
    • 1602 2 Avenue
    • T1W 1M8, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

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