Sunrise tour
Moraine Lake Sunrise Tour
CAD per person
About 2.25 hours at Moraine Lake
Our signature first-light experience, with guided Rockpile viewpoint support as the sunrise unfolds.
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Moraine Lake Sunrise Shuttle & Lake Louise Tours
Choose a classic sunrise, stay longer with Sunrise & Explore, or see Moraine Lake and Lake Louise on a relaxed daytime tour.
5.0 from 193 Google reviews Guided Moraine Lake sunrise tours
Personally guided through first light
We Are the Moraine Lake Sunrise Experts
Award-winning landscape photographer Mark Unrau’s more than 20 years photographing Moraine Lake shape every sunrise experience we lead. We guide you up the Rockpile, help you settle into the right viewpoint as the light moves across the Ten Peaks, and stay with you as the morning unfolds.
Meet Mark Unrau — Grand Prize winner, National Geographic Traveler’s World in Focus- Guided Rockpile walk through first light
- Departures run as scheduled
- Hotel pickup in Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise
- Sunrise, longer-stay, and full-day options
Six ways to experience the lakes
Choose Your Lake Tour
Compare classic sunrise tours, longer-stay Sunrise & Explore options, and a relaxed daytime route. Each product page has the exact timing, pickup details, inclusions, and current booking state.
Sunrise tour
Dual Lakes Sunrise Tour
CAD per person
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
See Moraine Lake at sunrise, then continue to Lake Louise in one carefully timed mountain morning.
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Sunrise tour
Glacier Lakes Sunrise Tour
$269 CAD per person
Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, and Peyto Lake
A premium longer route pairing Moraine Lake sunrise with two remarkable glacier-fed lakes.
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Stay longer
Moraine Lake Sunrise & Explore
$238 CAD per person
Extra time at Moraine Lake
Begin with guided sunrise, then keep exploring Moraine Lake before a later return departure.
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Stay longer
Dual Lakes Sunrise & Explore
$268 CAD per person
5 hours at Lake Louise
Pair Moraine Lake sunrise with Lake Louise and enough time for a self-guided lakeshore or trail experience.
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Daytime
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Day Tour
$179 CAD per person
Relaxed daytime lake-to-lake route
Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in one planned day from Banff or Canmore, without a pre-dawn start.
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Premium coffee on select sunrise tours
Espresso and Lattes at Sunrise
The Glacier Lakes Sunrise Tour includes espresso, Americano, and latte from our built-in espresso system. It is a thoughtful part of a longer mountain morning.
On Dual Lakes Sunrise and Dual Lakes Sunrise & Explore, espresso and latte are offered on eligible departures.
What guests notice
Guides Who Stay With You Through the Morning
5.0 from 193 Google reviews
“Every detail of the tour was carefully planned... our guide was extremely knowledgeable and full of great recommendations to get the best shots.”
“We were led to an amazing vantage point to see the sunrise, with ample time to take all the photos we wanted.”
“This was not a drop-off and ‘be back here in 90 minutes’ deal. We received service specific to what we wanted from people who knew where we were going.”
The practical details
Tour Essentials
Exact timing, pickup choices, and inclusions vary by product. Use each tour page for the complete details.
Hotel Pickup Areas
Pickup options are available in Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise on applicable tours.
Small Groups
Groups are limited to 12, with child safety seats available on applicable departures.
Sunrise Tour Comforts
Warm blankets, headlamps, and hot drinks help make the early mountain morning comfortable.
Clear, Scheduled Tours
Published departures run as scheduled, with clear per-person pricing and applicable tax shown before confirmation.
Plan with local knowledge
Planning Guides for Your Visit
Use our focused guides for road access, photography planning, and seasonal hiking information.
Moraine Lake Access Guide
Understand Moraine Lake Road access and the transportation choices for reaching the lake.
Plan your access →Moraine Lake Photography Guide
Prepare for changing light, useful viewpoints, and the practical details of photographing sunrise.
Plan your photographs →Larch Valley Hiking Guide
Review trail planning, larch season timing, and the route toward Sentinel Pass.
Plan your hike →