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
  • Local tour guide as driver
  • Air conditioned tour van
  • Admission to Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge (Oct 14 - May 31)
  • Admission to Moraine Lake & Vermilion Lakes (June 1 - Oct 13)
  • Visit Banff Avenue OR Bow Falls at last stop
  • Crampons provided in winter (use at own responsibility)
What's Not Included
  • Suggested guide tips ($12 cash per person)
  • Meals
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Travel in style and comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide who will share personal anecdotes, insider advice, and highlight the best photo opportunities along the journey. This is an ideal way to explore the stunning Banff National Park in just one day, without the hassle of planning or navigating….

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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W4943thjiml
Nov 5, 2025
Great time with great guide. - An excellent adventure with our awesome guide Jackson. All of our stops were perfect with just enough time to visit. Jackson provided great narration along the way which only added to the experience. A good day out!
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Diamond_a
Oct 29, 2025
Ivan was great, had so... - Ivan was great, had so much knowledge and showed us some amazing spots!! I would definitely recommend it’s a great way to see so many places without having to do the drive yourself
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Sandra_c
Oct 27, 2025
What a great adventure on... - What a great adventure on this full day of seeing so many beautiful places. Hard to pick a favourite. Ben was a very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide giving us lots of tips. You won’t be disappointed if u book this tour
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Arielv681
Oct 25, 2025
Beyond worth it - Tour guide was hilarious and we saw breathtaking views, we felt like we saw the best spots to see in Banff and would definitely do it again.
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Sharonsayles11
Oct 24, 2025
Jackson was a great guide and the scenery was amazing at all our stops! - Jackson was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed every excursion including the scenic drive. Would highly recommend. We would have loved to stay for hours at each spot but it was a great taste of banff’s neauty.
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Elizabethrd8327ud
Oct 24, 2025
Fantastic Tour - The tour was magical. Ivan was a great guide who made the adventure even more fun. This is a must if you’re visiting Banff or Calgary.
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Kelly
Oct 19, 2025
Excellent - This tour was amazing ! The sights were breathtaking and our guide Samuel was excellent:) He was very informative and funny . It make the trip that much more memorable
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Michelle_l
Oct 18, 2025
Sammy was amazing! - Great day! Sammy, our driver was amazing! He was knowledgeable and fun! We saw a lot of amazing sites and thanks to “ Sammy” the weather turned out to be perfect. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
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Amanda_t
Oct 20, 2025
Mid - Although I enjoyed the sites listed in this tour, I was disappointed that crampons/ice cleats were not provided for Johnston Canyon as mentioned in the Overview of this tour listing. Several areas of the Johnston Canyon site were slick due to some snow over the past few days. Due to the slickness, many of us had to take it slow, and had only made it halfway through before we had to journey back down to ensure we were on schedule for other site visits. I also wished we had more time at Natural Bridge, so we could have ventured to different areas to take photos from different angles. I appreciated the tour’s historical knowledge, and fun facts though. Just not something I personally would do again due to lack of forethought at Johnston Canyon.
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Mark_m
Oct 29, 2025
No no - Weather was bad, guide was kinda new, and wasn't sure for quite a few facts of the major attractions on the tour, but talked about his personal hobby and life instead
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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).