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The 15 Best Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tours

35 tours  ·  from $43 a head

Private cars cannot reach Moraine Lake and the Lake Louise car park fills before sunrise, which makes a seat on something the practical answer. These 15 compare shuttles, small-group tours and the full Rockies days, with prices and departure times.

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff - Moraine Lake is the summer highlight
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

1.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,792 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Banff National Park in a small group of no more than 24 people. Local guides such as Bob, Mike, and Joshua lead you to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Banff Avenue, and several mountain viewpoints. Expect scenic driving, photo help, local stories, and a long but rewarding day.

“Bob was an outstanding tour guide, rich in knowledge not only about the area but also about the history connected to each location.”

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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town - Lake Louise gives you the classic opening view
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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

2.Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,554 reviews · 11 hours · from $51

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Guri, Hari, Harry, or Ross, visiting three famous mountain lakes, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon, and, in winter, Banff Avenue. Air-conditioned transport, park fees, water, and pickup from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff are included. Moraine Lake is visited from June 1 to October 14.

“Our guide/driver was great. Knowledgeable and kept us on time. Plus a great driver.”

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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour - Lake Louise gives you the classic first look
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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

3.Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,023 reviews · from $61

This full-day Banff and Yoho tour links six major sights, from the blue waters of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Johnston Canyon. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ben, Mike or Sammy, handles the driving, timing and local stories. Expect a long day, shared transport and a seasonal Moraine Lake substitute in winter.

“We enjoyed Sam's commentary's and the way he shared some very historic facts about the area. It was so good! We loved it and we highly recommend this tour. Garry & Lynette from NZ.”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour - Lake Minnewanka and the Banff introduction
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

4.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Travel from Banff or Canmore in a vehicle limited to 22 people, stopping at Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. Guides such as Rob and Robbie add local history and practical help while you avoid the hardest parking problems. Food, drinks, park admission, and Ice Explorer rides are not included.

“Excellent tour of the major lakes, Rob was awesome and super informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a smaller comfy tour of all the beautiful scenery.”

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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon - Castle Mountain gives you an early Rocky Mountain welcome
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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

5.Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 808 reviews · 11 hours · from $50

See Banff National Park’s best-known lakes and waterfalls in one long day from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, park pass, timing, and photo stops. Guides such as Guri, Hari, Mandeep, and Bally are praised for safe driving, local facts, and taking excellent group photos. Moraine Lake is seasonal.

“The tour was great! The provided us the transportation to different places around Banff :) the tour guide was nice!”

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - The ride through the Bow Valley Parkway
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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

6.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

This 4-hour-15-minute small-group tour from Banff visits Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with guides such as Jade, Jake, Heidi, and Alex sharing local stories and photo tips. You get round-trip transport, 30 minutes at each lake, water, and a maple cookie. Afternoon departures can mean lighter crowds, but Moraine Lake access is seasonal.

“Edie was great. Very informative. Saw wildlife. I don't want to respond to your minimum number of characters.”

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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff - Marble Canyon opens the day with a short walk
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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

7.Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

See four Canadian Rockies highlights in one long day from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. You’ll visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in season, Emerald Lake, Marble Canyon, Natural Bridge, and Banff Avenue with an English-speaking guide such as Ahmed or Layse. Transport, park access, and Moraine Lake permission are included, while lunch is on your own.

“My boyfriend and I were staying in Banff for his birthday for less than 48 hours so we wanted to make sure we spent a full day of sightseeing. We booked this tour through Viator and honestly, this tour made our trip. We were picked up by our tour guide, Ahmed, who was punctual to say the least. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a wicked sense of humor. We were laughing the entire tour; he made us all feel like one big family and we wouldn’t have had such an amazing time if it weren’t for him. He was attentive and his priority was to ensure we were all…”

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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour - Pickup from Banff hotels and the right departure time
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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

8.Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 659 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Take a four-hour, English-guided trip from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with pickup at major hotels. Guides such as Ella, Neil, Emma, and Alex add local stories, wildlife tips, and mountain history. Moraine Lake is seasonal, and some early or late summer departures visit Lake Louise for an extra hour instead.

“Neal our guide was very informative and had a great sense of humour. Very helpful offering to take photos and answering questions The lake and mountains were amazing”

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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore - Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks
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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore

9.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Banff and Yoho national parks by comfortable vehicle, with stops at Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and more. Guides such as Steve, Ray, Hao, and Lei are praised for friendly commentary, photo help, and safe driving. Winter routes replace Moraine Lake with Marble Canyon.

“Our tour guide, Ray was very good! He made sure that we had fun while staying safe. He is very accommodating and even shared lots of knowledge and history of the places we toured!”

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Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake 1.5h & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour - Choosing your departure from Banff or Canmore
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Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake 1.5h & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour

10.Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake 1.5h & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 619 reviews · from $45

Travel from Banff or Canmore to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in a small air-conditioned vehicle. You get 1 hour 15 minutes at Lake Louise and 1.5 hours at Moraine Lake, plus a driver-guide such as Edward, William, John, or Tony to share local facts, suggest photo spots, and help with pictures. Park access, pickup, drop-off, and GST are included.

“Went and saw Lake Louise first and then Moraine Lake second. Edward was amazing. Best guide I’ve ever had!!!”

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Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Secrets | Award-Winning Tour - Starting in Banff and settling into the van
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Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Secrets | Award-Winning Tour

11.Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Banff Secrets | Award-Winning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $142

Travel from Banff in a modern van with up to 12 people, spending about two hours each at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Guides such as Nolan, Amelia, Gini, and Liam tailor the route to weather, wildlife, and group interests, adding scenic stops when time allows. Bring water, lunch, layers, and good walking shoes.

“Friendly, fun, knowledgeable guide! Gini was a superb guide and driver. She was very knowledgeable about the natural history of the park.”

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Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip - Starting from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
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Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

12.Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $86

Spend a full day in Banff National Park with local guides such as Marco, Teddy, Angel, Mario, or Luis. Visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in summer, and Johnston Canyon in the colder months, with two hours in Banff Town. A comfortable van, park admission, bottled water, and crampons are included.

“Marco was excellent at being informative, keeping us on schedule, engaging in conversation and keeping us safe. Played great music on the radio.”

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ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr) - Moraine Lake and the Rockpile View
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ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr)

13.ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Ride from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in a small group of up to 24 people. You get one hour at each lake, driver commentary, water, and an energy bar. Guides such as Joe and Aki are praised for friendly help, clear advice, and careful timing.

“Joe the driver added his comments to the taped messages. Gave us suggestions. Very courteous and respectful.”

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From Banff: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Half Day Tour - Lake Louise: famous water and a short window
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From Banff: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Half Day Tour

14.Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 416 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Ride from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in a shared shuttle, with about 75 minutes at each stop. This self-guided outing suits you if you want easy transport rather than a formal tour. Drivers such as RJ, Jules, and Gentry offer clear directions, local tips, and friendly help, but bring your own food and water.

“Our guide Dong has been very patient and shared knowledge about Banff national park. He even offered ride to some passengers who are stranded due to issues with their bus. He has been patient when some of tourists arrived a little over time.”

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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park - Banff National Park begins the day
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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

15.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel by air-conditioned van with a local guide-driver such as Jackson, Ivan, Mike, Ben, or Andrew. You’ll visit Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and either Banff Avenue or Bow Falls. Expect a long day, frequent photo stops, and time for lunch at your own cost.

“This was an excellent day trip! Our guide Jackson was great. The stops were long enough to allow for a short hike to explore the areas, which were gorgeous!”

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