Our guide, Mario, made the day an absolute blast! Beautiful sights, tons of historical context, and great food made this trip a joy!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- Round Trip Travel
- Crampons
- Moraine Lake Access Pass (Seasonal)
- Certified Tour Guide
- Tax Included
- Parks admissions
Excludes
- Meals and Drinks
- Gratuity Not Included
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide and driver will be outside of the Hotel Canoe & Suites between 9:15 AM - 9:30 am. Look for a white Mini-bus with the Rocky Mountain Trips Logo. Please be ready with your ticket for confirmation.
Return
- Your guide and driver will be outside of the Hotel Canoe & Suites between 9:15 AM - 9:30 am. Look for a white Mini-bus with the Rocky Mountain Trips Logo. Please be ready with your ticket for confirmation.
Itinerary
Johnston Canyon was our guests’ most requested stop, and it’s now part of our tour year-round. We give you time to explore the canyon’s catwalks, enjoy the waterfalls, and stop for photos along the way. In winter, frozen waterfalls and snow-covered canyon walls offer a different perspective. Your guide will explain the route and current trail conditions so you can make the most of your visit. Summer visit: 90 minutes. If Johnston Canyon is closed for safety or maintenance, we’ll visit Marble Canyon instead.
Moraine Lake is a place we love sharing with our guests. Join your guide for a short hike up the Rockpile to enjoy views across the lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. If you prefer a gentler pace, explore the lakeshore or settle into a quiet spot to take it all in. We’ll explain your options and help you make the most of your visit, with access and direct transportation taken care of. Seasonal stop: Opens June 1, with Parks Canada’s scheduled road closure on October 13. When Moraine Lake is closed, we visit Surprise Corner and Castle Mountain Viewpoint instead.
your guide will help you make the most of your visit, with suggestions to suit your interests, the season, and how active you’d like to be. Take a short hike, explore the lakeshore, or grab a coffee and settle in with the view. We’ll show you where to go and what’s possible during your stop, so you can enjoy Lake Louise your way. There’s something to enjoy here in every season, and we’ll help you find it.
Look up as we pass Mount Temple! At 3,543 metres, the highest peak in the Lake Louise area towers above the valley, with massive rock walls and a summit capped in snow and ice.
At Bow Falls, we’ll stop for a closer look at the Bow River as it tumbles over a wide stretch of rock beneath the surrounding mountains. Take a short walk along the riverside, capture a few photos, or simply enjoy the sound of the water. From rushing summer waters to snow and ice along the river in winter, it’s a stop we enjoy sharing year-round.
Castle Mountain is one of Banff’s most recognizable peaks, with towering rock walls that resemble a fortress above the valley. This viewpoint is a favourite of ours—a place to pause, take a few photos, and simply enjoy the quiet and the scale of the mountains around you. Your guide will share a little of Castle Mountain’s story before giving you time to take it all in. We visit Castle Mountain Viewpoint when Moraine Lake is closed for the season.
Surprise Corner offers one of Banff’s most iconic views of the Fairmont Banff Springs—the “Castle in the Mountains.” From across the Bow River, you’ll see the historic hotel framed by forest and mountain peaks. Your guide will share stories behind this Banff landmark, with time to enjoy the view and capture a memorable photograph. We visit Surprise Corner when Moraine Lake is closed for the season.
Starting with a quick drive-through tour to help you get your bearings. Your guide will share favourite spots to eat, shop, and explore before you head out at your own pace. Sit down for a well-deserved meal, find a souvenir along Banff Avenue, or grab a coffee and wander beneath the mountain views—it’s a relaxed way to round out your day in the Rockies. Summer visit: 1 hour 30 minutes. Winter visit: 2 hours.
While we won’t be touring the town itself, it serves as a convenient and picturesque meeting point— (MEETING POINT)
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Reviews
The whole day was fantastic. Mario was very welcoming and friendly and really took the group under his wing. He outlined the day’s activities so everyone was clear about what we were doing and he shared so much local knowledge throughout the day. He also told us about the trails/paths to take to get the best views and happily volunteered to be the official photographer for the day. Mario also had lots of recommendations for lunch in Banff that were greatly appreciated. Last but not least, the playlist during the drive was top notch! The playlist was varied so there was something for everyone. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone (whether you’re travelling with friends/family or on your own) wanting a taste of what the Rocky Mountains has to offer. The attention to detail in the trip planning, the communication about itinerary changes, and the kindness shown by the Rocky Mountain Trips team cannot be beaten.
This was a 10/10!!! Solo but I had fun still. Super Mario was awesome as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and kind to us.
Wonderful tour. Mario was knowledgeable and helpful. The landscape was breathtaking. Definitely recommend this tour company!
Mario was a fantastic tour guide, full of information from geology, wild life, to history. The tour was well planned with perfect timing at each stop. Highly recommend.
Super Mario was awesome! This trip has some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen.
Our guide Super Mario was in fact SUPER! He had a tricky day as there were weather warnings which threatened our chance to see Morraine Lake but Mario altered the itinerary and explained exactly what was happening and why he was making the changes he was. As a result, we got to see everything on the itinerary. He was so helpful and offered to take photos at every stop. He was armed with facts and a brilliant roadtrip setlist 🎵 10000000% recommend!
Look no further than Rocky Mountain Trips to receive First Class treatment, from booking through drop off of your tour! Tito was very timely in his communications with us, answering questions and making accommodations. He also kept us informed on weather updates and potential impacts, even on the day of our tour. Our tour guide, Luis, is extremely knowledgeable of the area and its history. He was always professional, yet personable. If possible, we’d give this company and this tour SIX stars!
Loved this tour! It’s a small, family-owned company and you can really feel the personal touch. Everything ran right on time and completely stress-free. The guide Luís had a great balance: he kept things fun and entertaining, but also gave us plenty of downtime to soak in the views. He also pointed out the best photo spots and offered to be our photographer. Highly recommend!
Mario was an amazing tour guide. He gave us an amazing tour with lots of history of the area. He took pictures of every one of our stops! He advised us on changing our itinerary during our stay due to weather. He also advised us on where to eat locally!! Mario was top notch!
Super Mario was an amazing tour guide, photographer, food guide, and comedian! Loved the whole thing. He knew where the good photo areas are. The van was clean and comfortable. Playlist was also good! We would definitely book with them again.
The trip was AMAZING! From the timely communications and updates from Tito of the Rocky Mountain Trips Team, to their extremely knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide, Luis, we had a very memorable trip! Luis was very professional, yet personable. If we could give them a SIX star rating, we would! Many thanx for all you did for all of us!
Highly recommended! The guide, Luis, is very nice and helpful.
Tito was an absolutely amazing tour guide! He truly went above and beyond for our entire group. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and shared so many awesome facts about Banff along the way. We even got to do a great little hike with him. To top it off, he made an extra stop for us that wasn't even on the itinerary—just one of the many reasons he goes above and beyond. I’d 100% recommend Tito to anyone visiting, and I’ll definitely be booking with him again next year!
It was one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever experienced! Our tour guide, Luis, was incredibly fun, supportive, and knowledgeable. It’s so rare to meet such an amazing guide who genuinely loves what he does and makes the entire experience unforgettable! I can confidently say that you’ll have an incredible time and an unforgettable experience with this company! Highly recommend!
Wonderful guide- Luis was very knowledgeable- Took us to so many great places that weren't included in the other tours-
The best tour in Banff! The driver, Tito, was incredible. Highly recommend it.
The guide he is so professional In all-time
If you are thinking twice about booking this, please don't! Book it NOW! We had 4 couples in our party and we all had such an AMAZING time. Angel and Super Mario were both extremely fun and knowledgable guides! We learned so much from them! Not if, but when we return, we will definitely rebook with them! Our guide Super Mario was definitely the highlight of the entire tour!
Tito, our tour guide was really great and provided us with excellent background information for each stop. He went out of his way to take photos of us if needed. It is a family operation and we even got to meet his Dad. We will definitely use this company again for any future trips to Banff National Park.
Omg where do I start? Tito was amazing as a guide. He was so knowledgeable about our trip to Banff and more! It’s like he was reading from a travel book but not. He made our trip even better with his sense of humor and personal stories. We even met his Dad , Luis who is also a tour guide. We would definitely recommend this tour, (Rocky Mtn Trips)He took us to all the places you would want to see in and around Banff. We have been to many places and always toured on our own, but so glad we chose this one…Thanks so much Tito
Great tour, great guide, family run business. Very organized. Weather was perfect for our fall tour of Banff National Park
Incredible tour !! Worth every penny ! A wonderful overview of Banff national park. Luis made the tour both comfortable & informative. He’s also a great photographer for anyone traveling solo or wanting to get photos with family & friends!
Angel was very entertaining and one of the most informative tours I've had. Thank you A x
It was great experience. Everything is so organized and our tour guide Angel was amazing all throughout the tour. This is the best way to tour around Lake Louise and Moraine lake.
Had an amazing day with Angel yesterday. He was very knowledgeable and knew all the best spots for pictures. We had plenty of time at each spot to explore and didn't feel rushed at all. He is such a calm driver with an excellent music playlist. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks for such a memorable day 💕 Couple of tips; wear some layers and don't forget your raincoat (even if weather in the city is fine), although you can borrow an umbrella which was greatly appreciated 🫶🏻
Angel was an exceptionally wonderful guide. He was highly knowledgeable and he made our tour very memorable. I would highly recommend this tour. We had ample amount of time to take pictures and explore the beautiful lakes.
It was a great tour! Everything went smooth. Our tour guide Angel was very knowledgeable and attentive. Mini van was clean and Angel was on time. Highly recommended.
Luis was a wonderful, entertaining guide. We learned so much about the area. Luis helped us get to sites that were less crowded so we could get better pictures. TripAdvisor marketed this as a max 12 person tour but there were 24 on our bus. I don't think it detracted from our experience though.
Angel was a fabulous guide and made the experience exceptional! 10/10 will recommend again and refer others! Killer playlist!
Angel was fantastic! Great driver and tour host!
We had a wonderful experience with Rocky Mountain Trips! Luis was amazing—very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. He took us to some incredible locations and shared lots of interesting information along the way. We really appreciated his recommendations and how he made sure we got the most out of our time in the Rockies. Highly recommend Luis and Rocky Mountain Trips!
Rocky Mountain Trips was fantastic! Would highly recommend! Super easy to book with Tito, customized our tour, and we had an amazing guide Angel who made the day so special! Great information and amazing views! If I come back to the area I will book another tour with Rocky Mountain Trips! Thank you!
The Banff national park tour was spectacular. Luis was an excellent tour guide, highly recommend!
Fantastic trip with Luis. Great day out.
This day trip to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Banff was absolutely fantastic, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Luis! He was exceptionally personable, warm, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. From start to finish, FIVE STARS! Luis shared interesting stories and information, answered all our questions, helped the group make the most of every stop, and made the whole day feel effortless and fun. His enthusiasm and genuine passion for the Rockies really made the trip special. The scenery was breathtaking, and we spent a perfect amount of time at each stop. I couldn’t have asked for a better day trip, and would highly, highly recommend this guide to anyone visiting the area and looking for a jam packed (but perfectly paced, unrushed) day of highlights!
Had a 5 star experience with Rocky Mountain trips this week. Luis was our driver and guide and he really made the experience enjoyable. Pick up was easy and for the next 6 hours Luis explained where we were going, took really good photos of us, led us on some short hikes, gave us lunch suggestions for downtown Banff, and lots more. This tour is a fantastic way to experience Banff National Park. Only tour companies can drive to Lake Moraine and i would have hated to miss this amazing lake if we tried to drive there ourselves. Can’t say enough good things about Luis and Rocky Mountain trips. This is the perfect tour for a well rounded visit. It was our favorite day for the time we spent in Banff.
It was a packed 12-hour day! Luis picked us up in comfortable small bus (25) with phone chargingoutlets at Coast Calgary Downtown. All itinerary stops were as stated. Bathroom stops as well. There was time for both lunch & shopping in Banff Town. Five star experience.
Angel was an amazing tour guide! He was super friendly, welcoming, and made the whole Banff experience even better. He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us plenty of information throughout the tour without making it feel boring or rushed. He also made sure everyone was comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop, take pictures, and really take in the views. The scenery was beautiful, and Angel’s personality made the trip fun and memorable. Everything was super smooth and on time with the scheduled itinerary. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially if you get Angel as your guide. Thank you for such a great experience in Banff! 😊🏔️
The convenience of close drop offs and pick ups made the trip very efficient.
A full day in which we saw some amazing sights and learned a lot about the area.
Rocky Mountain Trips gave us a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Angel was fantastic. he was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and very helpful. Highly recommend
Luis was a top class guide, giving fantastic advice on how best to spend our time and avoid crowds, really knowledgeable and friendly. The generous 2hr time slot allocated to free time in Banff was really nice. The other stops were all well timed, they didn’t feel rushed, and we got back to Calgary at a decent time. Bus was modern and comfortable and good temperature. Thank you Luis!
Fantastic day! Luis was very professional and knowledgeable. Beautiful weather, beautiful landscapes, beautiful memories. Highly recommended
Run by a local family this was a fantastic day out. We learned so much from Louis who went above and beyond to make this experience so enjoyable. Not sure why we didn’t get to Johnson’s Canyon as per viators itinerary but we loved every minute of the day. Use this family run business. You won’t be disappointed
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This is our 2nd experience with Rocky Mountain Trips. Angel was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and fun!! Would highly recommend Rocky Mountain Trips!
We joined the tour with Luis and he was fantastic. Knowledgeable and fun guide, strongly recommended this 5 star tour.
Top class from start to finish, got to see everywhere that was planned and plenty of time at all the stop offs. Teddy, the guide was super, nothing was too much trouble , top man. Brilliant day all round, thanks so much.
Thanks our tour guide Teddy! You gave the great experience about Banff tour, I really love it. Also, I saw the beautiful sites I never seen it before. If I came back Canada for tourist I will participate other tour group!
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