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  1. Half-day small group tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, Banff1

    1. Half-day small group tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

    4.9· 83 reviews

    Four hours, small group van transport — explore Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff, available June to October.

    The trip was outstanding. Our driver, Ray, was not only skilled but also friendly and accommodating.deborahwD5664WI
  2. Full-day tour of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake via Icefields Parkway, Banff2

    2. Full-day tour of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake via Icefields Parkway

    4.9· 845 reviews

    Eight hours visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Bow Lake, with stops at Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka; small group tours for a more personal experience.

    I had previously booked another tour for Banff but decided to add this one because it seemed to feature more lakes. Who would find The Rockies dull to see twice? Our guide was fantastic and even spotted some mountain goats, stopping for us to admire them from afar. I appreciated that we visited Lake Louise early, making our hike to the viewing platform comfortable. We explored numerous lakes, many from unique angles compared to the other tour, which was enjoyable. The guide also led us on a short hike to a fantastic viewpoint that was less known to other tourists, providing a more secluded experience. It was a wonderful trip, and I'm glad I joined! A confirmation text a day or two in advance would be helpful, as I had to reach out myself for details.Agdjdijehudhdu
  3. Full-day Columbia Icefield tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff, Banff3

    3. Full-day Columbia Icefield tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

    4.8· 653 reviews· 11 hours

    A full-day excursion from Banff to Columbia Icefield, featuring the Ice Explorer ride and Glacier Skywalk with local guide commentary on the Alberta Rockies.

    We embarked on this trip with Rail Bookers and participated in a number of tours. Our driver, Amy McQueen, along with hosts Bri and Steph, were wonderful—supportive, engaging, and informative. The views were stunning, accompanied by rich historical insights. Brewster provided an excellent experience, and we would strongly recommend them.N3031AQelizabethn
  4. Columbia Icefield tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff, Banff4

    4. Columbia Icefield tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

    4.7· 1881 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours on the Athabasca Glacier by ice explorer, plus a walk on the glass-bottomed Glacier Skywalk for stunning cliff-edge views.

    Our family had a fantastic time on the ice explorer and the bus rides to and from the skywalk. We were fortunate to have gorgeous weather in May, ideal for enjoying the stunning views under sunny, clear skies. Harry, our tour guide on the ice explorer, was outstanding and truly enhanced our experience. It was an unforgettable day for me and my three children.brookewJ2120PJ

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