Private Banff & Lake Louise - Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls Tour
Operated by Alberta Blue Sky ToursDuration: 6 to 8 hours
Private Tour Description
This private tour between Banff and Lake Louise will immerse you in towering mountains, pristine lakes, and awe-inspiring waterfalls. This incredible journey takes you to some of the most cherished destinations in Banff and Yoho National Parks. Highlights include crossing the Continental Divide, Takakkaw Falls*, Kicking Horse Pass, Emerald Lake, the Natural Rock Bridge over the Kicking Horse River, and Moraine Lake*. Delve into the land’s transformation and learn how its evolution has sculpted the stunning natural wonders in these magnificent mountain landscapes. This tour can start or end in both Banff and Lake Louise.
From June through early October, you’ll have the chance to visit the iconic Moraine Lake as well as Takakkaw Falls if you wish. This tour is approximately 8 hours from June to early October. From mid-October to May, the roads to locations such as Moraine Lake and Takakkaw Falls are closed; however, a shortened version of this tour may include the stops listed above while allowing for free time in your destination by arriving before sundown. This tour is approximately 6 hours from mid-October to May.
The itinerary on our Private Tours may vary from day to day, as traveling with a private group allows our tour guides to be flexible and tailor the plans for the day based on the guests’ interests and fitness levels. Other scenic stops may also be substituted at the discretion of the tour guide due to weather, time of year, or wildlife viewing opportunities.
Joining Instructions
Please select the correct service provider below
If this tour has the ABS voucher code noted on your itinerary, it will be operated by Alberta Blue Sky Tours (a division of Canada Rail Vacations), and no voucher will need to be presented.
Please be ready at your hotel’s main entrance area 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time in your itinerary. If there are any issues connecting with your driver-guide, they will call you.
If you have any questions about this tour, please contact us directly at 1 888 589 3777.
If this tour has the CRE voucher code noted on your itinerary, it will be operated by Canadian Rockies Experience, and no voucher will need to be presented.
Please be ready at your hotel’s main entrance area 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time in your itinerary. If there are any issues connecting with your driver-guide, they will call you.
If you have any questions about this tour, please contact the supplier directly at 1 877 573 0270.
If this tour has the SUN voucher code noted on your itinerary, it will be operated by SunDog Tour Co. and no voucher will need to be presented.
Please be ready at your hotel’s main entrance area 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time in your itinerary. If there are any issues connecting with your driver-guide, they will call you.
(Within 72 hours) Please contact SunDog Tour Co. directly at 1 888 786 3641
(Outside 72 hours) Please contact Canada Rail Vacations at 1 888 589 3777
If this tour has the IBD or DIR voucher code noted on your itinerary, it has been booked directly with the supplier, with the name of the supplier noted on your itinerary, in the notes section.
Please be ready at your hotel’s main entrance area 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time in your itinerary. If there are any issues connecting with your driver-guide, they will call you.
If you have any questions about this tour, please contact Canada Rail Vacations at 1 888 589 3777
*Please note that access to some sites and sightseeing destinations may be closed without notice due to weather conditions, Parks Canada-mandated closures, or special circumstances. Please contact us at 1 888 589 3777 for more information.
Preferred Partner
Enjoy a customized journey through Alberta and the Canadian Rockies with Alberta Blue Sky Tours, our trusted partner offering exclusive private tours and transfers, designed for travellers seeking a personalized itinerary and dedicated guide and driver service, subject to availability.
For tours and transfers operated by Alberta Blue Sky Tours, gratuities are an important part of guide compensation. All gratuities are optional, but go a long way and are very appreciated! Guests from regions where tipping is less common are encouraged to leave a 5-star review. When a review is received, a $10 company-funded gratuity is provided directly to the guide, and this applies to every half-day or full-day tour throughout your trip! Leaving a review is a meaningful way to support the tour guide team: Alberta Blue Sky Tours – Review
For more details on tipping while visiting Canada, please visit our Tipping Guidelines in Canada page.
$40.00 to $50.00 per person, per day
(Recommended)
Please contact us at [email protected] should you wish to include this tour during your stay with us in Banff, Canmore, or Lake Louise.
