On this early morning tour, you’ll experience exclusive access to Moraine Lake as the sun rises, and golden hour on Lake Louise.
When picturing a trip to Canada, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are often the first images and places we think of, having gained notoriety for their vibrant turquoise hue surrounded by jagged mountain peaks. With their popularity, it’s become increasingly difficult to see the lakes with any ease and without the crowds. This group tour offers a solution by visiting the lakes before most people have woken up.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Banff in the early hours of the morning, typically at about 4am, as it starts getting lighter. Your comfortable van or minibus will take you straight to Moraine Lake and up to the Rockpile where you’ll have the best views as the sun peeks over the mountains, highlighting them and the lake in bright pink and orange tones. This tour has almost exclusive access to the lake at this time, so pretty much the only other people around will be staying at the lodge.
As you take in the scenery, your guide will serve a complimentary hot drink and tell you about the lake’s history. You’ll then journey north to Lake Louise for a warming cafe breakfast, included in the tour. You then have free time to explore the lake in the early morning tranquillity, enjoying peaceful reflections, lakeside strolls or canoe adventures. Once you’ve soaked up the natural beauty here, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Banff. The tour lasts about seven hours total.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Heli-hiking — 4 days
Leave the crowds behind and head into the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, getting around on foot and by helicopter. Panoramic mountain views, hearty food and hiking adventures await on this multi-day tour.
Lake Louise winter tour
Explore the snow and ice-covered lakes and landscapes of Lake Louise and Marble Canyon. Keep a look out for ice climbers below as you walk across Marble Canyon’s walkways, and enjoy free time for ice skating and sleigh rides at Lake Louise.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
