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Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner

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Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner

About this activity

Every Banff box, checked. One legendary day.

This is the one tour that does it all. Start at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in their full turquoise glory, then follow your guide into the quiet corners and wildlife corridors the big buses never reach, where animals turn up on 95% of tours. Midway through, sit down to a proper dinner at Sudden Sally, a Banff local favourite, on us. And for the finale, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain as the whole of the Rockies opens up beneath you. Your guide knows exactly where to stand so the colour comes alive, which corners the crowds walk past, and the stories no guidebook tells. Lakes, wildlife, dinner, summit: every legend, in one day, done right.

For those who want the ultimate Banff experience.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Radventures

Ages: Adults (8–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Included: Sit down to a smashburger dinner at Sudden Sally, a Banff favourite for good food after a big day.
  • Included: Polaroid souvenir
  • Included: Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • Included: Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • Included: Exclusive access to Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
  • Included: Small group experience (max 12 guests)
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
  • Included: Banff Gondola admission

Not included

  • Not included: Guide gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Banff

    5 min

    Settle into premium transport with panoramic windows as your guide sets the scene. The Rockies start revealing themselves before you even arrive.

  2. Moraine Lake

    45 min

    The Ten Peaks framing water that doesn’t look real. Follow your guide to the hidden vantage points, take in one of the most breathtaking places on earth, and get the shots most visitors miss.

  3. Lake Louise

    45 min

    The turquoise is more vivid than any photo prepared you for. Walk the shoreline and find the viewpoints most people never reach.

  4. Mount Norquay Lookout

    10 min

    Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.

  5. Two Jack Lake

    10 min

    A peaceful alpine setting perfect for postcard-worthy views of the Rockies.

  6. Lake Minnewanka

    15 min

    Mirror-like reflections on this glacial lake, a hotspot for wildlife sightings.

  7. Hoodoos Trail

    10 min

    Ancient rock formations sculpted by centuries of wind and water.

  8. Bow Falls

    15 min

    The raw power of glacial runoff, then the classic view of the Fairmont Banff Springs framed by towering peaks.

  9. Banff

    20 min

    The quiet spots the big buses skip. Your guide slips into the corridors where elk, bighorn sheep, and (seasonally) bears move freely, with animals spotted on 95% of tours.

  10. Banff

    45 min

    A proper sit-down stop at a Banff local favourite, on us. Choose from five entrées, from a smashed double cheeseburger to seared tuna poké, drink included.

  11. Banff Gondola

    40 min

    The finale. Glide to the summit for 360° views as the sun starts to set over the Rockies.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, by the roundabout across from the Train Station, next to the Banff sign.

    Pickup times (tour start time):

    August (11:30am start): 11:30am

    September (10:30am start): 10:30am

    October (10:00am start): 10:00am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel.

    Pickup times (5 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:25am

    September (10:30am start): 10:25am

    October (10:00am start): 9:55am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops by turn circle.

    Pickup times (10 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:20am

    September (10:30am start): 10:20am

    October (10:00am start): 9:50am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (15 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:15am

    September (10:30am start): 10:15am

    October (10:00am start): 9:45am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (20 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:10am

    September (10:30am start): 10:10am

    October (10:00am start): 9:40am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (25 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:05am

    September (10:30am start): 10:05am

    October (10:00am start): 9:35am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (25 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:05am

    September (10:30am start): 10:05am

    October (10:00am start): 9:35am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

End point

  • Meet at the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, by the roundabout across from the Train Station, next to the Banff sign.

    Pickup times (tour start time):

    August (11:30am start): 11:30am

    September (10:30am start): 10:30am

    October (10:00am start): 10:00am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel.

    Pickup times (5 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:25am

    September (10:30am start): 10:25am

    October (10:00am start): 9:55am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops by turn circle.

    Pickup times (10 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:20am

    September (10:30am start): 10:20am

    October (10:00am start): 9:50am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (15 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:15am

    September (10:30am start): 10:15am

    October (10:00am start): 9:45am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (20 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:10am

    September (10:30am start): 10:10am

    October (10:00am start): 9:40am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (25 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:05am

    September (10:30am start): 10:05am

    October (10:00am start): 9:35am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

  • Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave.

    Pickup times (25 min before tour start):

    August (11:30am start): 11:05am

    September (10:30am start): 10:05am

    October (10:00am start): 9:35am

    Please be ready 10 min before departure.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues

  • Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures

Traveller ratings

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