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  • Edmonton, Canada

Lake Louise, Emerald Lake & Yoho Tour from Calgary or Banff

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Enjoy around two hours at Lake Louise on our guided day trip from Calgary or Banff through Banff and Yoho national parks. Explore the shoreline beneath Victoria Glacier, then visit Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge in Yoho while learning about the Spiral Tunnels as you pass the historic railway route. When Moraine Lake Road is open, spend about an hour at Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. During seasonal road closures, visit Vermilion Lakes instead. *Eligible winter departures may include a complimentary snowshoe experience at Lake Louise, weather permitting. *Stop order and duration may change with weather, traffic and road access.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 50)
8 stops
9 places
8 hrs – 11 hrs

Stop at: Banff

90 min

Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick up Banff Town

Stop at: Lake Louise

120 min

This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location, snap lots of beautiful photos as much as you want and also can enjoy to hiking the trail around the lake. In winter, you can walk on the lake with snowshoes and experience the charming snow scenery. Free Snowshoeing experience will provide for the winter itinerary (about 20 minutes, November to Mid-April).

Stop at: Moraine Lake

60 min

Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. *Moraine Lake usually opens from June to Mid-October. If Moraine Lake is closed, it will be replaced by Vermillion Lakes during winter and spring time.

Stop at: Vermilion Lakes

20 min

Vermilion Lakes offers stunning reflections of Mount Rundle. This serene wetland is perfect for kayaking, wildlife spotting, and capturing breathtaking sunset photos across the Canadian Rockies. *If Moraine Lake is closed, we will visit Vermilion Lakes instead.

Pass by: Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint

It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain.

Stop at: Emerald Lake

20 min

Towering peaks of Continental Divide in Yoho National Park. Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park, snap photos of its turquoise water.

Stop at: Natural Bridge

15 min

Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape.

Stop at: Banff

60 min

Bus Ride from Natural Bridge back to Banff

Stop at: Calgary

90 min

Bus Ride from Banff back to Calgary

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
  • National Park Fee & GST
  • Free Snowshoeing for 20 minutes (Nov to mid-Apr / Weather Dependent)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Guests have free time at Lake Louise for lunch or bring their own
  • Personal Expenses & travel insurance
  • Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
  • Gratuities (Suggested CAD$15 per person per day in cash; CAD$20 from Nov 1st.)
  • Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

8:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.

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

4.4

273 total reviews

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