The 15 Lake Louise Tours in Banff That Earn Their Price

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

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

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

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon 1.5h Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

This four to five hour Banff Journey shuttle links Canmore or Banff with Lake Louise and seasonal Moraine Lake, or Johnston Canyon in winter. You get fixed sightseeing time, an air-conditioned vehicle, and guides such as Edward and William who are known for local stories, photo help, snacks, and easygoing service. It is a simple way to avoid parking problems.

“Great Guide. Buses ran very smoothly. Was offered water and snack in between lakes. Also was given tips along the way!”

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11.Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 316 reviews · from $43

Spend 90 minutes at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise on a 5.5-hour guided tour from Banff. Meet at Banff Train Station, ride through the Canadian Rockies, and get practical tips from guides such as Red, Ralph, Mae, and Gilbert. The tour includes round-trip transport, parking at pickup, and access to Moraine Lake, with no meals included.

“Red your awesome !! thanks for a unforgettable tour of lake louise and morraine lake …”

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12.From Calgary/Banff: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 315 reviews · 330 minutes - 6 hours · from $86

This six-hour tour takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with about 90 minutes at each stop. Your English-speaking guide handles the drive, park entry, and Moraine Lake access, sharing mountain facts and photo tips. Guides such as Caroline, Jerome, Alex, and Young have earned especially warm praise for their friendly help.

“Great trip! I wanted more than an hour at each lake, the extra 30 minutes allowed for a more relaxed experience. Could do a short walk at each lake and sit down and enjoy the beauty.”

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13.Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake w/ Lake Louise Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $87

This morning tour takes you from Banff, Canmore, or Harvie Heights to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in a comfortable 14-seat vehicle. You get up to two hours at each lake for walks, photos, canoeing, or quiet time. Guides such as Austin, Brooke, Cam, and Mitch add local stories, trail advice, and a handpicked bonus stop.

“Our group of 10 did this trip yesterday and we had an amazing experience! The ride was comfortable, the communication was excellent and we did not feel rushed at any point. A special shout out to our excellent guides Austin, Andrew and Mitch- very friendly, knowledgeable and kept our big group engaged and entertained. Highly recommend this tour and these guides!”

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14.Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 272 reviews · from $61

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake or Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and either Banff or Bow Falls. English-speaking guides such as Ben, Sam, Rhonda, and Michael add local stories and practical tips. Lunch is on your own, and winter trips include crampons.

“We took the trip yesterday with Ben and from start to finish it was amazing. The pick up was well organised and on time. The day ran smoothly with all the stops exactly as described. Ben was extremely knowledgable about the areas we visited and was helpful and friendly making the trip extremely enjoyable. All the stops have enough time to get those iconic shots and a drink if required. Ben was accommodating with the last stop which was either free time in Banff or Bow Falls. The trip made visiting the lakes so stress free after seeing the car park situations. Thanks again for making this a memorable day.…”

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15.Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 5h 30m · from $43

Travel from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in an air-conditioned small-group vehicle. Guides such as Vicky, Patrick, Lam, Gordon, and Kenneth share local stories, suggest photo spots, and often help take pictures. You get about an hour at each lake, bottled water, and pickup from two Banff locations.

“Great tour with an amazing tour guide/photographer :) thank you Kenneth for great experience!”

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