Boyd was a fantastic tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the entire area and we loved all the information he provided. Boyd is kind and compassionate and takes great care of his passengers.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Hot drinks (winter)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Multilingual guide (English, Cantonese, and Mandarin)
- Crampons (winter)
Excludes
- Meal
- Gratuities for guide CAD$15 person
- Personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting point is the bus stop on 4 Ave SE opposite Delta Hotels. Please ensure that you arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. We will depart at 7:00 am.
Return
- The meeting point is the bus stop on 4 Ave SE opposite Delta Hotels. Please ensure that you arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. We will depart at 7:00 am.
Itinerary
Castle Mountain is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies that is part of Banff National Park. It has castle like appearance due to erosive processes.
Cascade Mountain is likely the most iconic mountain in Banff National Park. It is a mountain in the Bow River Valley National Park, near the town of Banff.
Located in the center of Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake's vivid emerald color is derived from tiny glacial debris particles called rock flour. This lake is unique because of its gorgeous green water. It is impossible to describe the verdant surroundings and snow-capped Rockies as a backdrop. In winter, the lake was largely frozen in ice, and the landscape was blanketed in untouched snow.
Located eight kilometers south of Emerald Lake Lodge, Natural Bridge is an impressive natural rock formation that spans the flow of the Kicking Horse River west of Field. Visiting Natural Bridge in the winter is even more incredible. When the roaring waterfall freezes, ice spikes allow you to walk onto the frozen Kicking Horse River and see the Natural Bridge from below.
Lake Louise is a glacial lake within Banff National Park. The vivid turquoise waters of Lake Louise have earned it a worldwide reputation. The Victoria Glacier as the majestic mountain backdrop.
Having lunch for 1 hour
(Summer only)What makes this place additionally special is the fact that it can only be accessible for a brief time each year (only open from June to early October, it will be replaced by Johnston Canyon during closure). Moraine lake is the majesty of nature, this strikingly turquoise-blue Moraine lake sits in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Only a short walk from the parking lot to the lake. This is one place you definitely cannot miss in Banff.
(Winter only, alternative to Moraine Lake) Hiking in Johnston Canyon is thrilling for hikers of all skill levels. It offers several waterfall views, excellent scenic value, along with easy access over a short distance. The trail is open all year round, and in the winter, the frozen waterfalls and snow-covered paths are gorgeous.
Vermilion Lakes is make up of three stunning lakes. It reflects the majestic Mount Rundle, which rises over the town of Banff.
Banff town that flanked on all sides by towering mountains. Downtown's streets are filled with high-end restaurants, cafés, and stores, as well as some excellent art galleries and museums. Spend some free time around Banff Town, grab a lunch, or shop for souvenirs (optional activities: Banff Gondola or Banff Hotsprings, ticket not included )
(Optional activity from Banff Town) The Banff Gondola provides visitors with a scenic ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, offering panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies and the Bow Valley (ticket not included)
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Reviews
It was beautiful especially Lake Louise. Jessy is fun and very patience with us. We were lost at lake Louise. Jessy called and waited for us. It was unforgettable experience for me. Love it
Apple went out of her way to make sure we saw everything and walked with us to help take photos. She was AMAZING!
Our tour guide Apple was very informative and friendly went out of her way to accommodate all. Always felt safe Goid driver
This was such a great tour if you have only one day to see all the amazing sights of the lakes and Banff. York was our guide and he was so helpful with navigating which paths to take for the nicest photos! I would highly recommend this tour!
We had a fantastic tour! We visited all the locations, and they were amazing. Boyd was a wonderful guide—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great at answering our questions. He takes great photos as well. Highly recommend this tour!
This was a very good tour. Our guide Jessie (a male so don’t know if correct spelling) was polite friendly knowledgeable and took many photos for us. I would not recommend the option of Banff gondola at end of tour because there is not sufficient time to get to top then enjoy the experience. This was due to how extremely busy it was. I would rather only people staying in Banff do this. Be taken there by guide but make own way back to Banff as it turned out there were many shuttle buses we could have got. Jessie was most helpful in organising the booking of our tickets as we did not book prior to tour as we did not know what time to book gondola for. I felt there was insufficient information at time of booking tour due to what we experienced. As for Jessie he was an excellent guide
Booking this excursion is a must. Don’t do it yourself because of parking alone. Doing it this way takes all that stress of finding a place to park away plus you learn some history and interesting facts from your guides.
What a fantastic tour!! Our tour guide, Kenneth, made the whole experience so much fun. Thanks, Kenneth, for being so informative, outgoing, and gracious. We will always remember our girls trip to Banff as so special and wonderful because of you and everything we got to see and experience!!
Today we witnessed the jaw‑dropping beauty of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and beyond with our guide Kenneth aka Bigfoot. Not only did he guide us through the Canadian Rockies, he practically summoned the mountains to perform for us. Kenneth somehow strikes the perfect balance between educational, entertaining, and “wait, how does he know everything?” His storytelling is sharp, his humor sneaks up on you like a friendly Sasquatch, and his tips for maximizing each stop were so good they felt like cheat codes for nature. Thanks to Bigfoot, we didn’t just visit these iconic lakes — we experienced them like insiders. Better photos, better timing, better viewpoints, and yes… better jokes. Highly, wholeheartedly, enthusiastically recommended. If Bigfoot is leading the way, you’re guaranteed a legendary trip.
It was a great day and our guide was amazing... she was so helpful and knowledgeable. Our day was a great memory we will always think back and enjoy
Fantastic experience with beautiful scenery! Our guide, Jesse, was knowledgeable and made the trip even more fun!
Our tour guide is very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our tour and it exceeds to our expection. Thou the weather is not okay as it was raining and foggy , but the tour was pretty good. Planning for future trips with Rockies Journey. Thanks and more power.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience exploring Banff with our tour guide, Boyd! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and professional throughout the entire tour. Boyd shared so much interesting information about the history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery of Banff, making the experience both enjoyable and memorable. He was attentive to everyone in the group and went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic time. We saw some amazing places and created wonderful memories that we will cherish. Thank you, Boyd, for making our Banff experience so unforgettable! We highly recommend Boyd to anyone visiting Banff. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We saw some beautiful scenery, all explained and led by a great tour guide - Michael. He was enthusiastic and gave us tips for stops and pictures.
We chose this trip because of the point of interests and the maximum group size. The places we visited were Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Banff Town. From beginning to the end of the trip, our driver and tour guide, Boyd, was very attentive, professional, so knowledgeable, and genuinely making sure we had our best possible experience. The entire tour was enjoyable, stress-free, and truly filled with wonderful memories for us, thanks to Boyd and Rockies Journey. My friends and I would surely recommend Rockies Journey, and we also look forward to our own future trips with the company.
We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour. Our tour guide, Boyd, was incredibly nice, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He guided us perfectly throughout the entire experience and made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. Highly recommend booking a tour with him.
Our tour guide, Boyd, was amazing. We hit the major highlights of Banff and Lake Louise. We never felt rushed and Boyd filled us in with lots of historic facts, without being too much. Thanks for being the best day of our trip!
My family and I had a fantastic time on this tour! Pickup was right on time, and the bus was ready as soon as we arrived. Our guide, Jesse, was both funny and incredibly knowledgeable, which made an already awe-inspiring experience even better. Highly recommended!
Amazing views of the lakes. Our guide Jesse was funny, incredibly helpful with getting the best photographs
This was a great way to see the lakes in the area. Our guide, Jesse, was entertaining , knowledgable, helpful and knew all the best places to shoot great photos.
We had a great experience on our grand tour with Jesse. It was so nice to have the driving, navigating, and parking expertly taken care of so we could relax and enjoy. Jesse was so nice and hit the right note for being informative and guiding us while also letting us do our own thing. Definitely worth it, highly recommended.
Its gOod and Fun :) try this if you want to go in banff toUr ... the Tourist guide is funny and well educated in terms of Places :)
We had an amazing full-day tour visiting Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, and Banff town, with the optional gondola ride — and Jesse was the perfect guide. From the start, he went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, even providing snacks, taking photos for us, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day and giving us the history of the locations and names. Jesse also had a great eye for photography, taking us to the best viewpoints and helping us capture incredible shots of the Rockies. It really felt like travelling with a friend who wanted us to have the best possible experience. We were the only ones in our group to take the gondola, and Jesse kindly waited for us while we enjoyed it — a level of thoughtfulness we truly appreciated. The scenery was breathtaking, but Jesse’s warmth and care made the day unforgettable. We feel very lucky to have had him as our guide. **Thank you, Jesse, for such a memorable experience! We would highly recommend this tour — We had an amazing full-day tour visiting Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, and Banff town, with the optional gondola ride — and Jesse was the perfect guide. From the start, he went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, even providing snacks, taking photos for us, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. Jesse also had a great eye for photography, taking us to the best viewpoints and helping us capture incredible shots of the Rockies. It really felt like travelling with a friend who wanted us to have the best possible experience. We were the only ones in our group to take the gondola, and Jesse kindly waited for us while we enjoyed it — a level of thoughtfulness we truly appreciated. The scenery was breathtaking, but Jesse’s warmth and care made the day unforgettable. We feel very lucky to have had him as our guide. **Thank you, Jesse, for such a memorable experience !!! We would highly recommend this tour — especially with Jesse — to anyone visiting the Canadian Rockies **
We had a wonderful experience on our trip with our guide, Boyd. He was extremely polite, well-mannered, and professional throughout the entire experience. He drove very carefully and smoothly, which made us feel comfortable and relaxed during the whole trip. Boyd was also a great guide. He was very helpful, attentive, and made sure we enjoyed every part of the experience. He even helped us find the perfect spots for taking beautiful pictures, which made our memories even more special. We also had a great experience with Viator. Everything was very easy, smooth, and comfortable, from booking to the actual trip. The whole process was stress-free and well organized. We truly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend Boyd and Viator to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable trip!
It was truly amazing. But if you chose the gondola ride know it’s very limited in time - but otherwise it is an amazing tour and takes the stress and worry off the traveler in getting to see all these beautiful places!
Very well organized! Excellent tour guide from Australia. Kept this tour exciting and entertaining! Highly recommend it!!
The experience was wonderful and Jesse was a great tour guide, helping us to find the best spots for photos and even assisting in taking some for us. All of the lakes were amazing!
Takes long but we'll worth it. Make sure you use washrooms at lake Louise before going to Moraine lake. Pack your own lunch as every restaurant will have a long line.
Incredibly smooth travel. Very well planned and didnt feel rushed at any of the stops. York our tour guide was kind, punctual & knowlegable. He took the time to explain the highlights, guide us to the spots with incredible views/hikes. He even did a bit of a detour for us in town instead of making us wait for Gondola pickup grp.
Couldn't have had a better tour guide in Jesse. He was outstanding, and so friendly. He knew the best places to take photos. This tour of the lakes and Banff was the highlight of our holiday. Carol and Phil.
Very cool trip awesome places
Jesse was a very fun, energetic and knowledgeable tour guide. He took us to all the best spots for photos and now we have beautiful, memorable photos to look back at on this amazing experience. He was as very professional, patient, accommodating, and adaptable to everyone’s individual needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see the best that the Canadian Rockies have to offer. The lakes are crystal clear and absolutely stunning to view. Being close to the mountains is absolutely amazing. Our guide Jacky was very knowledgeable and helpful. We ended up getting to go to the Banff Hot Springs for an hour when everyone else explored Banff Village and took the Gondola ride. This was shear luck because usually the Hot Springs are packed and you can't buy tickets ahead. We took the risk and it was absolutely worth it! We would definitely recommend this tour to everyone. Wear comfortable shoes and layer up because anything can happen with the weather!
This was a delightful day visiting Lake Moraine, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake. Our driver Ray was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable and kind.
It was an incredible trip! Our guide was friendly, patient, and made the experience even better. The tour was very comfortable, and the lakes are absolutely stunning. I highly recommend it!
great well organized, excellent driver, very knowledgeable
One of the best experiences here in Alberta. Highly recommended for a short visit at Banff National parks.
The experience was amazing and also our tour guide was so friendly and amazing and must recommend. Got to know the history for all the places. Must recommend trips.
We had an amazing experience with Rockies Journey, guided by Boyd. This tour exceeded all expectations and left me with memories I’ll treasure for a lifetime. Boyd went above and beyond to ensure we felt relaxed, welcome, and at ease throughout the day. His warmth and attentiveness made the entire trip smooth and enjoyable, from start to finish. He shared practical tips that enhanced our experience, helping us navigate viewpoints and photo spots.. Boyd also shared fascinating insights about the areas we visited, enriching our understanding of the landscapes. Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, and Lake Emerald are truly spectacular. Each stop offered its own unique beauty, and Boyd’s guidance helped us appreciate them more deeply. It felt like a dream come true to witness these iconic sights up close. The itinerary was well-balanced, with enough time at each lake to soak it all in without feeling rushed. The transportation, pacing, and safety considerations were top-notch. If you’re planning a trip to the Rockies, book with Rockies Journey and ask for Boyd. You’ll be in capable hands and come away with not just beautiful photos, but cherished memories and a sense of real wonder. Highly recommend—five stars! ~Elise R
Wonderfully fully packed day but a perfect amount of at each location to see and experience the beauty.
The tour itinerary was what we were looking for. Time alloted on each location is just enough to explore the place and have our pictures taken. Our driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He tried to help each one of us to have our pictures taken and was so caring to give everyone umbrella because it rained a lot during our tour.
We had a great experience with Rockies Journeys. Cailyn (in the office) responded immediately to my questions and was able to tailor-make a journey to meet our needs. Michael, our tour guide, was delightful and very energetic! He told us about the places we visited, made lunch reservations for us, and even brought coffee, water and snacks with him. He had a great sense of humor. We saw everything we wanted and even saw three bears at Emerald Lake! All in all, a wonderful day!
We had an incredible day exploring the Canadian Rockies with Rockies Journey. The tour was very well organized, and we were able to visit some of the most beautiful places in the region, including Banff Town, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Yoho National Park. A special thank you to our guide, CW, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the area. He shared interesting facts about the Rockies, local wildlife, and the history of the region while keeping the tour engaging and enjoyable throughout the day. He also made sure everyone had enough time at each stop for photos and sightseeing. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and having transportation and logistics taken care of allowed us to fully enjoy the experience without any stress. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake were particular highlights for us. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Banff and looking to see some of the most iconic sights in the Canadian Rockies in a single day. Thank you, CW and Rockies Journey, for an unforgettable experience! 🏔️💙✨
Jesse was a great tour guide. He went above and beyond with assisting my Mother. We saw numerous sites throughout the day.
The bus tour was very well planned & executed. Both tour guides Boy & Nelson were above and beyond. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended.
Great gondola experience & good guide. Good bus with best driver around fantastic view. Great gondola experience & best tour
There can be a little bit of walking involved if. You have mobility issues. Amount of time at each stop was just right. Our driver Ray was very good in every way always felt secure and he always explained what was going to happen at each stop.5 stars to Ray.
Excellent tour. A little tiering towards the end but well worth it. The views were amazing and not having to drive is a real bonus.
Kenneth was Amazing! Full of knowledge, funny jokes, and great photography skills!! Would definitely recommend this trip to our family and friends! We loved the smaller van and group compared to some of the larger bus tours! Thank you again!
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