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  • Edmonton, Canada

Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner

  • 9 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Every Banff box, checked. One legendary day. This is the one tour that does it all. Start at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in their full turquoise glory, then follow your guide into the quiet corners and wildlife corridors the big buses never reach, where animals turn up on 95% of tours. Midway through, sit down to a proper dinner at Sudden Sally, a Banff local favourite, on us. And for the finale, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain as the whole of the Rockies opens up beneath you. Your guide knows exactly where to stand so the colour comes alive, which corners the crowds walk past, and the stories no guidebook tells. Lakes, wildlife, dinner, summit: every legend, in one day, done right. For those who want the ultimate Banff experience.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
11 stops
9 hrs duration

Stop at: Banff

5 min

Settle into premium transport with panoramic windows as your guide sets the scene. The Rockies start revealing themselves before you even arrive.

Stop at: Moraine Lake

45 min

The Ten Peaks framing water that doesn’t look real. Follow your guide to the hidden vantage points, take in one of the most breathtaking places on earth, and get the shots most visitors miss.

Stop at: Lake Louise

45 min

The turquoise is more vivid than any photo prepared you for. Walk the shoreline and find the viewpoints most people never reach.

Stop at: Mount Norquay Lookout

10 min

Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.

Stop at: Two Jack Lake

10 min

A peaceful alpine setting perfect for postcard-worthy views of the Rockies.

Stop at: Lake Minnewanka

15 min

Mirror-like reflections on this glacial lake, a hotspot for wildlife sightings.

Stop at: Hoodoos Trail

10 min

Ancient rock formations sculpted by centuries of wind and water.

Stop at: Bow Falls

15 min

The raw power of glacial runoff, then the classic view of the Fairmont Banff Springs framed by towering peaks.

Stop at: Banff

20 min

The quiet spots the big buses skip. Your guide slips into the corridors where elk, bighorn sheep, and (seasonally) bears move freely, with animals spotted on 95% of tours.

Stop at: Banff

45 min

A proper sit-down stop at a Banff local favourite, on us. Choose from five entrées, from a smashed double cheeseburger to seared tuna poké, drink included.

Stop at: Banff Gondola

40 min

The finale. Glide to the summit for 360° views as the sun starts to set over the Rockies.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Sit down to a smashburger dinner at Sudden Sally, a Banff favourite for good food after a big day.
  • Polaroid souvenir
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • Exclusive access to Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
  • Small group experience (max 12 guests)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
  • Banff Gondola admission
NOT INCLUDED
  • Guide gratuities (optional)

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0

8 total reviews

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