Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Small-Group Tour | Guaranteed Access
Overview
This isn't just a shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake—it's a small-group guided experience. Enjoy guaranteed access without the parking stress as you travel the scenic Bow Valley Parkway with a passionate local guide sharing stories of Banff's history, wildlife, and landscapes. Wander the shoreline of Lake Louise beneath Victoria Glacier, then experience the breathtaking Valley of the Ten Peaks at Moraine Lake. With more time to explore and fewer crowds than larger tours, you'll leave with more than incredible photos—you'll leave with a deeper appreciation of Banff National Park.
Why Choose Discover Banff Tours?
- Small-group guided experience
- Guaranteed access to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
- Passionate local Banff guides
- Relaxed pace with time to explore
- Scenic drive along the Bow Valley Parkway
- Hotel pickup and return included
What's Included
- Return transport from Banff
- 30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Guaranteed access to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake — skip parking hassles
- Guaranteed departures — no minimum guest numbers (July–September)
- Travel with a locally owned company committed to sustainable tourism
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water
- Scenic drive along the Bow Valley Parkway with opportunities to spot wildlife
- Relaxed small-group experience with plenty of time to explore and take photos
- Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior.Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:25 AM / 12:25 PM, Canalta Lodge at 7:30 AM / 12:30 PM, Banff Caribou Lodge at 7:31 AM / 12:31 PM, Fox Hotel & Suites at 7:32 AM / 12:32 PM, Red Carpet Inn at 7:33 AM / 12:33 PM, Douglas Fir at 7:36 AM / 2:36 PM, Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 7:40 AM / 12:40 PM, Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 7:42 AM / 12:42 PM, Rimrock Resort at 7:50 AM / 12:50 PM, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 7:55 AM / 12:55 PM, Banff Train Station at 8:00 AM / 1:00 PM, Juniper Hotel at 8:05 AM / 1:05 PM,If no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 7:42 AM / 12:42 PM.
What To Expect
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Lake Louise
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Moraine Lake
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Scheduled stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are 30 minutes each in length.
- The access road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May each year and from early October onwards. Early season and late season bookings will not include Moraine Lake, but will instead spend 1 hour at Lake Louise.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Return transport from Banff.
- 30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
- Guaranteed access to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake — skip parking hassles.
- Guaranteed departures — no minimum guest numbers (July–September).
- Travel with a locally owned company committed to sustainable tourism.
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water.
- Scenic drive along the Bow Valley Parkway with opportunities to spot wildlife.
- Relaxed small-group experience with plenty of time to explore and take photos.
- Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Small-Group Tour | Guaranteed Access is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Small-Group Tour | Guaranteed Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Return transport from Banff
- 30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Guaranteed access to Lake Louise & Moraine Lake — skip parking hassles
- Guaranteed departures — no minimum guest numbers (July–September)
- Travel with a locally owned company committed to sustainable tourism
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water
- Scenic drive along the Bow Valley Parkway with opportunities to spot wildlife
- Relaxed small-group experience with plenty of time to explore and take photos
- Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Scheduled stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are 30 minutes each in length.
- The access road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May each year and from early October onwards. Early season and late season bookings will not include Moraine Lake, but will instead spend 1 hour at Lake Louise.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
