Full Day Private Tour Banff/yoho Moraine Customized Sightseeing

Absolutely amazing experience with Journey to Banff Tours! The breathtaking views of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Lake Minnewanka were unforgettable. The private customized tour was perfectly organized, with comfortable transportation and plenty of flexibility to enjoy every location. Our tour guide was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, making the entire journey even more special. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Banff! Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! ❤️

Everything we could ask for. Would recommend for anyone seeking a personal tour of the area. Accommodation made for our dog.

Highly recommend using Yogesh (Yug) as your guide! He won’t disappoint! Our private two-day Banff tour with Yug was everything we hoped it would be! After helping us map out an amazing itinerary of this beautiful area he clearly knows and loves, Yug did a wonderful job keeping our party of six (comprised of 3 generations) interested and engaged. As he took us from one breathtaking sight to another, it was evident that this knowledgeable guide had the inherent ability to provide excellent service, without being intrusive. Thank you Yug for a truly memorable experience!

Our driver and guide, Yug, could not have been better. Great communication. Picked us up at our condo on time. Awesome touring van. He's knowledgeable of the area. Walked with us to ensure we had the best experience! Don't drive yourself to the crowded highlights that you don't want to miss. Book this tour!

We had the most amazing day! Yug took us to all the amazing spots and took the best pics of my family . We really enjoyed his knowledge and guidance throughout the entire day. He was punctual and very accommodating. Would recommend him and his company 100 times over.

We recently booked a 3-day private tour of Banff and Jasper through Yug, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable trips for my uncle and aunty. From the very beginning, Yug was friendly, professional, and made sure every detail was taken care of. He went above and beyond to ensure they had a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the journey. His SUV was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for the long scenic drives. We explored incredible locations like Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Columbia Icefield, and Maligne Lake — each offering breathtaking views and picture-perfect moments. The entire trip was well-organized, affordable, and thoughtfully planned, allowing us to experience the best of the Rockies without any stress. Yug’s warm personality and deep knowledge of the area truly enhanced the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Banff and Jasper in comfort and style!

Nice and friendly service, genuine for his duties and commitment, also get more information about the place with his knowledge and guidance...

We had a wonderful day with our guide! Everything was well organized from start to finish. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxing. We learned a lot about the places we visited and appreciated all the interesting stories and local insights. The vehicle was comfortable, and the pace of the tour was perfect — never rushed, just right. We truly enjoyed every moment and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Rockies!

Tour guide was very good but vehicle was not appropriate for the group size. Seating was very tight and difficult to get back into the 3rd rows

We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Yug! He was able to take us to so many more locations than we would have done on our own. He thoughtfully planned all of our stops so we could have plenty of time to experience each destination. The pictures and memories we made that day with our family (adults) will last a lifetime. We would highly recommend Yug and this tour.

We were able to see so many beautiful sites that we would have not seen on our own. Our guide was flexible at locations as far as time spent. Jug was knowledgeable about the sites. Our group enjoyed the tour!

Worth every penny. We were able to see more sites in one day while avoiding parking hassles ( major issues at popular sites) and able to enjoy the views instead of watching the road. We made twice as many sites as you would on your own. Do it. Yug was great.

Yug was an excellent tour guide. He took us to all the sites and made sure we had time at each area. He was very accommodating to all our requests. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him! I would highly recommend touring with him.

We had a great day with Mihir as our tour guide. First off, we had very good communications with the tour operator before arriving. We were able to customize our tour to the specific sights and trails that we wanted to see. Mihir arrived precisely at our arranged pick up time right outside our front door. 5 tall adults all rode comfortably in his Honda Pilot and we appreciated the water bottles he provided. He planned our stops perfectly. It was very crowded and visitors were parking very far away from trailheads but Mihir dropped us off right at the beginning of the trail. He suggested locations for better photographs at the sights and took group pictures of my family. He even added a hidden gem stop to our tour! Mihir also helped me plan sights along the Ice Fields Parkway that we were doing in our own later that week. Mihir was friendly and knowledgeable - we are so glad we booked this tour. Highly recommend it!

The scenery was fantastic, DEFINITELY even better with our private driver/guide! Not only was he knowledgeable about everything, he showed us some hidden gems. With the parking challenges, a private tour can't be beat, as he could park in reserved spots which not only allowed access to restricted sites, but also saved us a lot of walking. Comfortable vehicle, and driver spoke fluent English. He spotted a bear near the road that we would have missed. Worth every penny.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a wonderful day exploring Banff with Yug! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience stress-free. Highly recommend his tours!

Yogesh Borad was amazing. He went above and beyond for my family. Would definitely recommend him for your trip. He knew how to get around all the traffic and get us to the right spot

From the moment we booked, the service was seamless and personal. Communication was prompt, friendly, and full of helpful details. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen to match our interests, and there was never a sense of being rushed — just the perfect balance of learning, exploring, and enjoying. If you’re looking for a private tour that combines professionalism with a personal touch, this is the company you want. They turned a great trip into an unforgettable one. ⭐ 5/5 – Absolutely recommended! ⸻

DON'T BE FOOLED these guys. For us, Kam acted as a DRIVER, not a qualified tour guide. He picked us up at 9 and besides telling his name, he was just quiet for first 15 minutes as he drove us. We asked him what do you know about the area and park. He was like "what do you want to know?". We told him that he needed to start giving us commentary about the park, flora/fauna, history etc. and he said "you have to ask questions". We were like, "a tourist asks questions after guide starts explaIning and talking". He just kept driving quietly. When he mentioned one sentence after half an hour that "this bridge is for animal crossing since we had so many accidents", he was talking as quietly as if he was talking to himself. I asked him if he could please talk a little louder since we could not hear him and he ignored it. In the front, my husband was sitting and the 3 of us were in the seat right behind them and still could not hear him. He needed to use mouthpiece in that case. Few minutes later he said one more sentence and it was just as quiet as if he was talking to himself and my husband told me what he was saying. After 40-45 minutes of quiet driving, he was pushing our limits and we told him "we wanted a guided tour. You are just driving us. We paid $500 for this tour." He said, "yea, yea. Whatever." We were like "are you going to talk?" He said, "Whatever I know, I will tell you." WHAT DO YOU MEAN? A GUIDE'S ATTITUDE SHOULD BE, "I WANT TO GIVE YOU YOUR MONEY'S WORTH." He said "I will tell you that Johnston canyon came from Glacier when we get to it." Well, we knew all bodies of water are fed from different glaciers in Canadian Rockies. He told us "if you are not satisfied, we can turn around and go back". We told him, "You turning around does not help us because we have a day dedicated to this tour and we are only here for 1 more day." He was still quiet and arrogant. He sounded like he was unwillingly sent or he was just TIRED of running his mouth like guides are supposed to. My two adult kids and us kept texting each other in the car as to how to get him to open up without being disrespectful. My husband told him that "we have rented a car and have GPS, we have paid for a guide, not a driver. We could have done a small group tour of 8 to 10 hours which would have been cheaper and lot more fun with a proper guide." We chose this company because they are people of our ethnicity and we would love to support them and see them prosper. But this guy Kamal or Kam was just sent on his day OFF or they were thinking making money is easy by just driving people around in 1.5 hour radius. They thought it was easy to FOOL some tourists by calling this a private "GUIDED AND CUSTOMIZED" tour when you don't have to act as a guide. We have been taking international vacations for so many years and have done all kinds of private, small group as well as larger group tour but never had a thick skinned/arrogant person like this. This was our FIRST WORST experience in so many years of traveling. One hour after driving, when my husband was gently trying to get him to act as a guide, he pulled up in a parking lot, turned the car around and started driving in the direction of our hotel. Before 11am, we were dropped back where we were picked up because he did not want to act as a guide, just as a driver. Since they knew we would complaint on Viator, they proactively refunded only half the money. I have to work with Viator to give me full refund. We wasted our day in Banff and I was in tears. People stay at expensive places, spend money on food, rental cars and have limited time in each city. When you don't get the tour that you are looking for when you are there once in your and just because someone either does not want to do their job or IS NOT QUALIFIED for the job, and you are a victim, that's the last thing I want to happen to someone. DONATE YOUR $500 somewhere BUT DON'T BOOK THESE GUYS, YOU WILL REGRET IT. Guides are supposed to tell you history of the region, flora/fauna, stories associated with it and crack jokes, they keep you engaged. THESE GUYS HALFWAY DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE JOB.

We visited from Australia in September 2024 and we had Yug as our private tour guide. He knew all the special locations to visit and was very knowledgeable about the area which for someone visiting from another country this information is fantastic! He’s also great for capturing those special photos for you too 🥰 If you’re looking for that personal experience seeing the most gorgeous places, I would highly recommend Yug. Thanks again Yug, will hope to return there soon and catch up for another tour. 🥳

Yug was an excellent tour guide, knew all the spots to sightsee and how to get around, what trails to take for various time and distances to cater to your preferences. Worked very hard to give us a full day of sightseeing.

Excellent tour with Kam, Thank you so much for a wonderful day in Yoho National Park. Kam was professional, friendly and courteous. He hiked along with us and was flexible with the schedule. Highly recommend touring with this company. It is the best way to see Banff & Yoho National Parks when traveling.

This was an excellent day! Mihir was a fantastic guide! Amazing views and he navigated a perfect day for us! Highly recommend!

Me and my family recently took a Banff tour with Yug, and it was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, Yug was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. He made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and engaged throughout the journey. Highly recommend this company and tour guide Yug.

Wonderful day with Kam. The weather started off rainy but he kept us all positive and continued on seeing lots of great sights. We all enjoyed the trip. It was great not having to drive making us all able to see the sights.

We had a good experience with Yug on our tour to banff and yoho national park where he helped us visiting all beautiful places Emarld lake, natural bridge, lake Louise. He has great knowledge of the area and would definitely recommend him to anyone who is planning to visit here.

Unforgettable experience. Colleen was our guide and was an exceptional one - knowledgeable, very flexible with our schedule (we had two young kids so had to make a couple of changes because of their feeding time), and deeply passionate about the beauty of Yoho / Banff. She brought us to the key breathtaking viewpoints we wanted to see to make sure we did not miss the spots we wanted to see. She is very knowledgeable and will adapt her stories to what we want to hear (kids wanted to know about bears - she talked about them; adults wanted to know about landscape and colors - she talked about the Rockies geology...) She was AMAZING! Thank you Colleen

We had a great tour around the Banff area. we were picked up on time at our hotel and Yug showed us so many beautiful sites. He never rushed us so everything we did was at our own pace. I would highly recommend Yug and his team to anyone who wants a very special tour of the area.

We discovered "Journey to Banff" while researching our 5-day trip to Banff on TripAdvisor. On contact, Yug was very, very prompt in replying and answering our queries and clearing doubts. We even had a telephone call . Yug arranged for the transfer between Calgary Airport and Banff on Day 1 which was absolutely fantastic. Kamal, picked us up in his hybrid 4 SUV and was with us for the next 4 days covering Banff, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Icefield Parkway (visiting Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, etc) and finally Calgary (a private city tour) Kamal is absolutely outstanding, and we ended as family and friends 🧡 Yug was very professional and ensured that we received the next day's itinerary in the evening. Kamal followed the itinerary perfectly. I would highly recommend Yug and his team at Journey to Banff for private tours in the Rockies.

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable about area, prompt and flexible with schedule. Yug, organized an exciting itinerary.. Every stop was amazing. Definitely would recommend Yug’s tours.

We had an unforgettable tour experience, friendly guide and we showed many places with hidden gems, highly recommend.

Yug was amazing. Best service ever. He has a great knowledge of all the Alberta national park. Highly recommend. Thanks yug

Company may stand you up!!! I confirmed via email the date with Yug a month before and the week before our visit. He did not show up. When contacted he said he had it as the day before. My husband and I had counted on a highlight tour our first day so we would know where to explore the rest of our trip. Quite a let down. By the time we found out he wasn’t coming, reservations for parking were full at the parks we wanted to see. Tried to view and see what we could the rest of the day. Would NOT recommend.

Great communication on the front end to customize the tour to various levels of fitness of our group. The guide Yug, fit in a full day of seeing the beauty of Banff, Yoho National Parks along with seeing wildlife of black bear, white tail deer, elk, and lynx.

Yug is so friendly and helpful. We hired him for a customised plan trip for our family as it is our first time coming here. He brought us to places n spots - we love the experience! Thank you Yug, will definitely recommend you to our friends