Lakes, Mountains & Glaciers - Front seat to natural beauty
Calgary, Canada
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Product ID: 2906
12 hours
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Offered in: EnglishLAKES, MOUNTAINS & GLACIERS
Experience Banff’s most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable day—without the rush.
Get picked up at your hotel and dive straight into the Rockies: explore Lake Louise, canoe in summer or ride a horse-drawn sleigh in winter, then continue to the legendary Moraine Lake (summer only) for its world-famous viewpoint. Enjoy free time for lunch in Lake Louise Village before cruising the Icefields Parkway to the jaw-dropping Peyto Lake and the crystal-clear Bow Lake—perfect for your new profile photo. Finish in the Town of Banff with time to explore.
With a maximum of 12 guests, this tour is designed for travelers who want real time at each stop, not rushed photo stops. Seats are limited—missing this means missing the Rockies at their best.
- Bottled water
- Calgary, Canmore, Banff Pick-Up & Drop-Off *See list of places
- Moraine Lake Fees *June 1st to October 10th*
- Peace of mind, We have all the permits and insurance required by local and provincial government.
- Any activities/rental equipment such as Gondola rides, ice skates, horse sled, canoes, etc.
- Customary gratuity is not required but most welcomed
- *** Remember Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks is only open during Summer months.
- Meals
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Calgary
Join Banff Day Trips for a day of iconic mountain scenery—complete with convenient hotel pickup and drop‑off right at your hotel's front door. (see list of hotels)
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kananaskis Country
This scenic drive through Kananaskis Country on our way to Canmore will leave you wishing you could stay a little longer—there’s just so much to see and experience in this beautiful corner of the Rockies.
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Canmore
Quick restrooms stop, plus we'll get the rest of our group here. From Monday through Saturday, we'll stop here to get our lunch to go! On Sundays, we'll stop at the Lake Louise Village instead.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Lake Louise
Our first stop is Lake Louise, where you’ll have ample time to explore. In summer, guests can choose to rent a canoe; in winter, you can enjoy a horse‑drawn sleigh ride across the frozen lake. No matter the season, expect breathtaking views and the option for a short, scenic hike. 90 mins during summer and 2 hours in winter.
Duration: 2 hours
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Moraine Lake
*** Summer Months ONLY *** In summer, we continue to the majestic Moraine Lake, surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks. You’ll have time to hike the Rockpile for its world‑famous viewpoint or simply relax along the shoreline and soak in the fresh alpine air.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Lake Louise Visitor Information Centre
Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in North America, filled with glaciers, mountains, lakes, and wildlife during the summer months. A great place to feel as if you are in a movie, looking through the window, thinking about how lucky you are to be there.
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Next, you’ll follow the stunning Icefields Parkway all the way to Peyto Lake, where we’ll take a short walk up to the new viewing platform. This wolf‑shaped, glacier‑fed lake is so striking you’ll wish you could stay there all day.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Bow Lake
Fall, Winter, Summer, and Spring, this is a crowd pleaser if you get the chance to get here. Bow Lake—one of those rare places where it’s truly impossible to take a bad photo. Get ready for your next profile picture. Bring a charger for your phone and a small towel if you’d like to dip your feet into the refreshing glacier‑fed water.
Duration: 1 hour
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Crowfoot Glacier
We'll see many glaciers along the Parkway, during winter months we'll drive by Crowfoot Glacier as the parking lot does not get plowed and is covered in snow. We will stop during the summer months.
Duration:
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Banff Avenue
Our final stop is the Town of Banff, where you’ll have time to stretch your legs, grab a coffee, or browse for souvenirs before we return you to your original meeting point.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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YYC Calgary International Airport
Time to get you home! Let us know if you need an airport drop-off at the end of the day. Not all vehicles have luggage capacity, please let us know ahead of time so we can accommodate your request.
Duration: 15 minutes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended for guests over 4 years of age
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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