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

Embark on a small group adventure tour in Banff National Park and explore the stunning Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and more. Escape the crowds, enjoy expedited lakeshore access, and discover local secret spots with expert local guiding. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lake Louise - Lake Louise has been drawing in visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over a century, and for good reason.

This famous alpine lake in Banff National Park is an unbelievable turquoise blue colour, fed by glacier melt and set to a backdrop of Mount Victoria and hanging glaciers.

As our guest on this small group tour, you’ll not only get guaranteed & expedited entry to the stunning Lake Louise, saving you the stress of waiting in long lines for crowded buses or having to arrive before 3am to get a parking spot, but also a tailored itinerary from your expert local guide based on your preferences.

Don’t get fooled into a shorter stop! At Lake Louise, you will want (and have) 2 hours to explore the lakeside trails, rent a canoe, explore the Chateau Lake Louise or simply hang out under a tree and watch the world go by!

Your expert local guide will be on hand to give you all the information you need and show you where our local secret spots are, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.

  • Moraine Lake - This glacier-fed lake becomes the most intense and vivid shade of turquoise blue in the summer months meaning you’ll likely end up pinching yourself to see if you’re dreaming.

Now closed to public vehicle access, Moraine Lake is rightfully at the top of everyones Banff bucket list after becoming the number 1 destination in the Canadian Rockies in recent years.

With strict visitation restrictions in place since 2023, joining this small group tour is the best way to guarantee your visit to Moraine Lake.

Don’t get fooled into a shorter stop! At Moraine Lake, you will want (and have) 2 hours to explore the lakeside trails, rent a canoe or enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our secret spots.

Your expert local guide will be on hand to give you all the information you need to maximize your experience here and show you where our local secret spots at the lake are, perfect for photos and away from the crowds.

Contact Radventures BEFORE booking for info on VIP skip-the-line canoe rentals.

  • Banff National Park - Lake Louise & Moraine Lake are our two guaranteed destinations on this tour, but the highlight of our guests day is often the tailor-made ending.

Our flexibility as a small-group tour operator is matched by our desire to blow your expectations out of those neon blue waters, so with the remaining 1.5 - 2 hours of this full day adventure, your local expert Radventures guide for the day will consider recent wildlife sightings, big bus tour schedules, local insights and fellow operator knowledge to determine which of the following are also worthy of a visit in the time that remains after visiting the famous lakes:

Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Marble Canyon, Mt. Norquay Viewpoint, Hoodoos Viewpoint, Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, Bow Valley Parkway & some local secret wildlife hangouts!

You can expect to visit 1, 2 or maybe even 3 of these stunning spots depending on where we think you will have the best experience to finish off the day. That’s the Radventures way.

What's Included
  • Tailor-made finish to the day, factoring in recent wildlife sightings & our guests interests
  • Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
  • Expert & fun local guide with lots of local secrets to share
  • Expedited access to Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
  • Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows
  • Small group guarantee (Max 12 guests)
  • Onboard cooler to keep drinks & lunch cold
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up in Banff & Lake Louise (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking for availability)
  • Picnic lunch (please contact Radventures BEFORE booking to add-on a picnic lunch)
  • Guide gratuities (not mandatory but greatly appreciated)
Additional Information

Explore the best of Banff National Park with the Canadian Rockies top-rated tour operator.

This active, small-group guided tour is our best hits album, featuring the top destinations that should be on everyone’s Banff bucket list, plus a tailor made selection of other stunning stops & memorable experiences that are both on and off the radar of most visitors.

  • Explore Banff National Park’s most popular locations, plus a few of our local secret spots

  • Guaranteed & expedited lakeshore access to the famous glacier fed lakes, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake (now closed to public vehicle access, meaning a tour is the best way to guarantee your visit)

  • Expert local guiding and a tailor made itinerary designed for you so you can maximize your experience on the day

  • A tailor made finish to the day, factoring in recent wildlife sightings and local insights to include a surprise stop or two (or three) that will leave you stoked you chose to explore with us!

  • Children 6 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
Location
Banff Train Station
Railway Avenue
For hotel pick-ups in Banff, Canmore & Lake Louise please contact Radventures BEFORE booking. There is free, all day parking at Banff Train Station. Please meet our guide at the front of the Banff Train Station building and allow an extra 5 minutes for parking and walking to the meet point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N565cmrebeccab
Aug 30, 2024
Lake Moraine and Lake Louise - Couldn’t recommend this tour enough! We took so many photos of all the great locations. Louis was very knowledgeable, provided great history of the surrounding parks, and an overall amazing guide. Would take any tour guided by him. 10/10 experience! :)
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Tammypd0720
Aug 30, 2024
Enjoy the beauty with ease! - My husband and I had a great time on this excursion with Inha. Kudos to Radcentures as I had booked the wrong day and they politely allowed me to change the date! Lake Moraine and Lake Louise are beyond beautiful and it was so great to have some drive us there, get parking, and advise us on how to best enjoy the sites.
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Resort22711667131
Aug 29, 2024
Worth it! - Most amazing views, well planned itinerary, a memorable day well spent thanks to our extremely friendly and polite guide Jessy :)
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Garyt430
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent way to see the premier Banff lakes of Morain & Louise! Nathan did a fantastic job leading the tour and providing lots of additional history & background. Definitely would recommend this tour.
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Al_m
Aug 28, 2024
Day well spent - Scenery is beautiful. Guide extremely knowledgeable, well spoken, and attentive. bus clean and comfortable.
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Jamesbl1099gj
Aug 27, 2024
Banff at its best! - Would highly recommend this tour with Flossie. It was a great way to spend our anniversary. We learned a lot about the area and were amazed by the beautiful scenery. Thank you for the great experience!
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Barbaramp4182mr
Aug 27, 2024
Great full day tour… - We took the tour with Cam and the four of us really enjoyed it.Cam was really informative and appeared to be passionate about the area. . Cam was super personable and kept track of everyone, we had a great time.
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Robert_z
Aug 27, 2024
Banff - Simon was very good, I enjoyed the trip and the experience I was surprised at how crowded Lake Louise was
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Rupert1a
Aug 25, 2024
Blue waters and hiking around the lakes - If you’re in Bamff. This is a mandatory stop Very unique area. Can be crowded. The hotel takes up most of the lakefront leaving a narrow area for visitors
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Hwao2022
Aug 21, 2024
Must visit place in one's lifetime - I was so happy in the clear air and wonderful natural scenery. I rented an RV and SUV from Calgary with my family and enjoyed the best trip from Louise Campground to Jasper N.P. for 10 days.
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