Who it is for
Guests who want the classic Lake Louise and Moraine Lake tour without a very early sunrise pickup.
Daytime small-group tour
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Day Tour
See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in one relaxed daytime tour. This is built for guests who want both iconic lakes without a sunrise departure, parking stress, or figuring out multiple shuttles.
$179 CAD per person
Send your preferred date, pickup area, and group size. We will confirm timing and availability before taking payment.
Daytime Dual Lakes
Both lakes, no pre-dawn start
See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in full daylight with a small local operator handling the mountain logistics. It is the simpler two-lake option for guests who want comfort, clear timing, and more relaxed departure expectations than a sunrise tour.
What you see
Moraine Lake, the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Louise, the lakeshore, and Victoria Glacier views in one daytime route.
Why not a shuttle
One planned route links both lakes, avoids parking uncertainty, and removes the need to coordinate separate transfers.
What you see
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in one day
The day includes 1.5 hours at Moraine Lake and 2 hours at Lake Louise, giving you meaningful time at both lakes without managing separate transfers.
Moraine Lake
Valley of the Ten Peaks
Enjoy 1.5 hours for the Rockpile viewpoint, lakeshore, photos, and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise lakeshore time
Enjoy 2 hours at Lake Louise for the lakeshore, Victoria Glacier views, photos, and time for lunch or a relaxed walk.
Lake Louise time
How to spend your Lake Louise stop
With 2 hours at Lake Louise, this stop is designed for lakeshore sightseeing, Victoria Glacier views, photos, lunch, and a relaxed walk.
Easy lakeshore pace
Walk the shoreline, photograph Victoria Glacier, have lunch on your own, and leave extra time for a relaxed return to the pickup point.
Views and photos
Take in Victoria Glacier, photograph the lake from the shoreline, and enjoy the changing mountain views at an unhurried pace.
Lunch or refreshments
Use part of the stop for lunch or refreshments on your own, with enough time to return comfortably to the confirmed pickup point.
This itinerary is designed for Lake Louise lakeshore sightseeing. Longer mountain hikes do not fit within the scheduled stop.
Local route design
Two lakes in one easier day
Daytime lake visits are easier on the alarm clock but still benefit from good route planning. Moraine Lake Road access is seasonal and managed, Lake Louise can be busy, and the two lakes work best when the day is planned as one experience.
One two-lake route
Travel between Lake Louise and Moraine Lake without trying to line up separate public shuttles or parking plans.
More relaxed pace
This is for daylight sightseeing, photos, lakeshore time, and independent Lake Louise exploring, not a rushed stop between unrelated transfers.
Planned around mountain timing
Seasonal road access, traffic, and weather can affect pickup and departure timing. Your 1.5-hour Moraine Lake stop and 2-hour Lake Louise stop remain fixed.
Included and not included
What the Day Tour covers
The Day Tour is a streamlined daytime product. It is not the same inclusion set as the sunrise tours.
Included
- Small-group daytime transport between the two lakes.
- Hotel or meeting-point pickup from confirmed Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise pickup areas.
- A route built for a relaxed Lake Louise and Moraine Lake day.
- Local mountain timing and access planning.
Not included
- Meals, coffee, hot drinks, and blankets are not included.
- Canoe rentals and third-party activities are independent and guest-paid.
- Longer mountain hikes are not part of this itinerary and do not fit within the scheduled Lake Louise stop.
- Parks Canada entry is not included. From June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive, Parks Canada is offering free admission; outside waived dates, guests are responsible for any required Banff National Park pass.
Pickup areas
Where your day can start
Tell us where you are staying when you contact us. We will confirm the best pickup or meeting point for your date and group size.
Canmore
Convenient for Bow Valley stays, with the longest drive time and an earlier pickup than Banff.
Banff
The most common pickup area for guests who want both lakes in one daytime route.
Lake Louise area
If you are staying near Lake Louise, contact us and we will confirm the available meeting options for your date.
Contact to book the Day Tour
Want Lake Louise and Moraine Lake without a sunrise departure? Send your preferred date, group size, and pickup area, and we will confirm availability and next steps.
$179 CAD per person
No payment is taken from this page. We confirm timing and availability by email.
Contact to bookDay plan
A relaxed Lake Louise and Moraine Lake route
Pickup and departure times are confirmed with your booking details and may shift with road access, weather, and the day's schedule. Your 1.5-hour Moraine Lake stop and 2-hour Lake Louise stop remain fixed.
Daytime pickup
Hotel or meeting-point pickup
Start with a daytime pickup from the confirmed pickup area for your booking.
1.5 hours
Valley of the Ten Peaks
Explore the Rockpile viewpoint and lakeshore with time for photos and the classic Moraine Lake setting.
2 hours
Lake Louise lakeshore
Enjoy the lakeshore, Victoria Glacier views, photos, a relaxed walk, and time for lunch or refreshments on your own.
Return
Afternoon return
Return to the pickup area after the two-lake route. Return timing is confirmed in your booking details.
Pickup details
Tell us where you are staying
Share your hotel or accommodation area when you contact us. We will confirm the best pickup or meeting point for your date, group size, and route.
Exact pickup time is confirmed before your tour. Moraine Lake Road is seasonal and managed by Parks Canada.
FAQ
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Day Tour questions
Answers for guests comparing the daytime two-lake route, lake timing, booking, and what is included.
Can you see Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in one day?
Yes. This standalone day tour is designed to visit both iconic lakes in one daytime route.
Is this the same as the Dual Lakes Sunrise Tour?
No. This is the daytime option. For first light at Moraine Lake and an early Lake Louise visit, choose the Dual Lakes Sunrise Tour.
How much time do you spend at each lake?
The tour includes 1.5 hours at Moraine Lake and 2 hours at Lake Louise.
Is there time for longer hikes at Lake Louise?
No. The 2-hour Lake Louise stop is designed for lakeshore sightseeing, photos, lunch, and a relaxed walk. Longer mountain hikes do not fit within this itinerary.
How do I book?
Use the Contact to book button and send your preferred date, pickup area, and group size. We will confirm timing and availability before taking payment.
Are canoe rentals or meals included?
No. Meals, coffee, blankets, canoe rentals, and third-party activities are not included. Any independent activities are guest-arranged and subject to conditions.
Do I need to reserve Moraine Lake parking?
Private vehicle access to Moraine Lake Road is restricted in season. The tour handles transportation subject to seasonal road access and operating conditions.
