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
  • Admission to Moraine Lake & Vermilion Lakes (June 1 - Oct 14)
  • Local tour guide as driver
  • National Park Pass
  • Admission to Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge (Oct 15 - May 31)
  • Crampons provided in winter (waiver required)
  • Visit Banff Avenue OR Bow Falls
  • Air conditioned tour van
What's Not Included
  • Suggested guide tips ($12 cash per person)
  • Meals
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Join a full-day tour exploring Banff’s most renowned lakes, such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (substituted by Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge from October 15 to May 31). Set out on the premier hiking trail at Johnston Canyon. Conclude your journey by soaking in the allure of Banff Avenue. The tour offers pick-up locations in Calgary, Canmore, 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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Peter_v
Apr 21, 2025
Sunny day in the rockies - Great day tour with good variety in the stops and sights. The places to get some lunch where however less to our liking. Knowledgeable guide.
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Zahraa
Apr 19, 2025
This Banff Lakes Tour was amazing. - Professional, punctual and very friendly. We had a great time with our guide Peter. Everything was well planned and organized.
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Davidnv5249rv
Apr 18, 2025
Winter Banff and Canadian Rocky Mountain Tour - Ben was an amazing tour guide! He was very friendly, informative and funny during the entire tour! The views and locations were absolutely breath taking! He was always willing to take our pictures and told us the best routes for exploring the area. We really enjoyed our entire day and would recommend this trip to anyone that wants to see the rockies!
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Emma_r
Apr 17, 2025
What a fantastic tour,... - What a fantastic tour, Ben was our guide and he was amazing! He knew lots of knowledge and gave us some great information on places to go in the area. Everything ran smoothly and he was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
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Pastie311
Apr 17, 2025
Definitely worth it - This was a fantastic full day trip. Our guide, Ben, was excellent. Funny, thoughtful and informative. We saw everything we wanted to,; there was plenty time- but we seemed to pack a lot in. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Rosie
Apr 12, 2025
Awesome experience - Ben was a fantastic guide - very informative and fun! We had a great group of people with us on the bus and enjoyed chatting to them. The sights were breathtaking and because the tour was well-organised we felt like we got to see so much in one day and everything ran on time. Can’t say enough how fab it was and how much we enjoyed the day. Thanks Ben and Banff ToDo!
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Hester_m
Apr 5, 2025
Wondrous day. - The time disappears very quickly! Peter our guide and driver was very personable and informative. I don’t have the words to adequately describe the scenery. I’m hoping to be able to repeat this trip in 2 years. Thank you Peter
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Stefanied453
Mar 27, 2025
A great tour and your guide! - This was a wonderful tour. Our tour guide was fantastic. He was so kind and knowledgeable. He helped my older mother up and down a tricky part of the track and she had such a wonderful time and got to see some incredible views that would have not been possible otherwise. We also learnt a lot about the area. The tour itself is so great - you get to see so many beautiful spots. Highly recommend!
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Rebeca_d
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing experience! - This tour was absolutely amazing. We got to see so much in one day but it was not rushed. Our tour guide was super nice and personable. We were a group of 8 and we all enjoyed it very much. Took photos that look like belong to a magazine! A must do tour!!
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Sabina_m
Apr 20, 2025
The trip was well... - The trip was well organized, meeting point and time allocated to each activity was great. Our guide (Peter) was knowledgeable and kept us informed. The only downside was the tour to Johnston canyon was swamped with marble canyon (shorter hike) a few days before the trip due to icy conditions. Other tour companies were still doing this tour. I rebooked it with another company. Not the guides or drivers decision. Great tour and I would recommend this tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).