Lake Louise, Emerald Lake & Yoho Tour from Calgary or Banff

4.4
(273 reviews)
Calgary, Canada

8 to 11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Enjoy around two hours at Lake Louise on our guided day trip from Calgary or Banff through Banff and Yoho national parks. Explore the shoreline beneath Victoria Glacier, then visit Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge in Yoho while learning about the Spiral Tunnels as you pass the historic railway route.

When Moraine Lake Road is open, spend about an hour at Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. During seasonal road closures, visit Vermilion Lakes instead.

*Eligible winter departures may include a complimentary snowshoe experience at Lake Louise, weather permitting.
*Stop order and duration may change with weather, traffic and road access.

What's Included

Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
National Park Fee & GST
Free Snowshoeing for 20 minutes (Nov to mid-Apr / Weather Dependent)
Guests have free time at Lake Louise for lunch or bring their own
Personal Expenses & travel insurance
Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Gratuities (Suggested CAD$15 per person per day in cash; CAD$20 from Nov 1st.)
Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Banff

    Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff / Pick up Banff Town

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lake Louise

    This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location, snap lots of beautiful photos as much as you want and also can enjoy to hiking the trail around the lake. In winter, you can walk on the lake with snowshoes and experience the charming snow scenery. Free Snowshoeing experience will provide for the winter itinerary (about 20 minutes, November to Mid-April).

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Moraine Lake

    Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. *Moraine Lake usually opens from June to Mid-October. If Moraine Lake is closed, it will be replaced by Vermillion Lakes during winter and spring time.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vermilion Lakes

    Vermilion Lakes offers stunning reflections of Mount Rundle. This serene wetland is perfect for kayaking, wildlife spotting, and capturing breathtaking sunset photos across the Canadian Rockies. *If Moraine Lake is closed, we will visit Vermilion Lakes instead.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Lower Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint (Pass by)

    It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Emerald Lake

    Towering peaks of Continental Divide in Yoho National Park. Emerald Lake is the largest lake in Yoho National Park, snap photos of its turquoise water.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Natural Bridge

    Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Banff

    Bus Ride from Natural Bridge back to Banff

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Calgary

    Bus Ride from Banff back to Calgary

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.
Supplied by Tourland

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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