Banff Lakes Tour: Iconic Lakes and Hiking

Discover Banff’s iconic lakes and hike Johnston Canyon. Enjoy a full-day adventure with convenient pick-up and drop-off options. Book your unforgettable journey now.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banff National Park - The tour begins from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. The drive from Calgary to Banff National Park, where the tour starts, usually takes about 1.5 hours.
  • Castle Mountain - Pass by the iconic Castle Mountain in Banff.
  • Lake Louise - Discover Lake Louise, a turquoise jewel in Banff National Park. Admire the renowned…
What's Included
  • Local tour guide as driver
  • Air conditioned tour van
  • Admission to Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge (Oct 14 - May 31)
  • Admission to Moraine Lake & Vermilion Lakes (June 1 - Oct 13)
  • Visit Banff Avenue OR Bow Falls at last stop
  • Crampons provided in winter (use at own responsibility)
What's Not Included
  • Suggested guide tips ($12 cash per person)
  • Meals
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Travel in style and comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. The guide will share personal anecdotes, insider advice, and highlight the best photo opportunities along the journey. This is an ideal way to explore the stunning Banff National Park in just one day, without the hassle of planning or…

Location
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown
4 Avenue Southeast
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lynn_w
May 17, 2026
Do this tour! - Fantastic tour. A must for anyone staying at Banff. Lake Louise worth it on its own but so much more included.
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Sandra_s
May 17, 2026
This was an amazing way... - This was an amazing way to be a tourist in your own backyard. Our driver Ben was exceptional with his knowledge of the spots and his jokes were great. The spots we went to were very popular however the times we went made it seem quiet and amazing to take photos without loads of people in them. My favourite was the natural bridge, absolutely stunning and worth going.
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Aiyshaa2026
May 11, 2026
Amazing Experience - The tour was a steal deal. We took this tour as it covered multiple stops in AB and BC for a very reasonable price. Our driver Ben was amazing. We visited so many nice places and he kept us well engaged and informed, and gave us enough time at each stop to explore. We even spotted wildlife on the way and he slowed down/stopped for us to take pics. Would highly recommend this tour to others.
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Q707siallym
May 9, 2026
100% recommend! - I had such an amazing experience on board with Ben! He was super knowledgeable about the park itself and history of the mountains. One suggestion for improvement is the location of pickup in Canmore, it is quite out of the way from all of the hotels aswell as not having a sidewalk to easily access it. I would recommend moving the pickup location to be more central Canmore to better accommodate those who are walking. Overall I had a great experience and would do it again!
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Lydia_s
May 8, 2026
Wonderful guide - Andrew has been extraordinary as a guide and to much rated experience. A lot of knowledge, a good sense of humor, I liked out of place. A pearl!
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Bryanmf1813az
May 8, 2026
Great Trip! Thank you Ben! - The whole experience was truly great! The tour guide, Ben, was great at adding information to each site and giving us history to our trip. Would recommend this to anyone, well worth it!
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Carol
May 7, 2026
Wonderful day - We saw so much on this tour and would definitely recommend it The scenery was so beautiful and our guide Mike was very friendly and helpful making sure we knew exactly what to do . He also took great photos for us.
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Jane
May 7, 2026
Johnston Canyon/Lake Louise/Emerald Lake/Yoho National Park/Natural Bridge and more! - We had a very enjoyable tour with Ben as our guide. He is interesting, knowledgeable, and very informative. Highly recommend this tour and this tour guide!
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Nootonvacation
May 16, 2026
Great way to see lots of main attractions in one day! - Time vs money, this is a great way to see all the main attractions in Banff National Park in one day. The bus is very cute, not too big of a tour group. Our guide Ben was nice, but his talk felt a bit coming from an autocue. Probably because he had to pay attention to the road too! Maybe do a separate guide and driver so the guide can interact more. Nevertheless nice bloke and great experience!
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Elaineo401
May 11, 2026
A great trip! - A good trip. I have wanted to see Lake Louise for many years and was a little disappointed that it was still frozen but, that is not the fault of anyone. The first stop was Jackson’s Canyon. Be prepared for a bit of a hike to the waterfall and don’t be fooled by the sign that tells you it’s half a mile!!! When we went (April) parts of the path were icy but the driver gave us all crampons, which were very welcome. That stop was the most energetic. After that Lake Louise then lunch ( not included). A couple more stops for a gentle walk and photos. Friendly driver (I think he was called Ben).
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).