Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour Banff Free Time from Calgary
Overview
Explore the stunning Canadian Rockies on this flexible full-day experience from Calgary, featuring Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and time to explore Banff. Choose the itinerary that suits your travel style.
The Morning Tour visits Lake Louise and Moraine Lake first, followed by 6 hours 15 minutes of free time in Banff for round-trip guests. The Afternoon Tour includes 5 hours 19 minutes of free time in Banff before departing for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake later in the day.
Round-trip guests can explore Banff at their own pace—browse boutique shops, relax at a local café, or enjoy the mountain scenery. One-way guests are dropped at their Banff hotel after the tour.
- Round-trip or one-way transport from Calgary
- Choose a Morning or Afternoon Lake Louise & Moraine Lake tour
- Morning Tour: 6h 15m free time in Banff
- Afternoon Tour: 5h 19m free time in Banff
- Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with commercial access
Scenic drive through the Canadian Rockies with expert commentary
What's Included
- Return or one way transport from Calgary
- 30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water
- Calgary Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior.Acclaim Hotel by Clique Calgary Airport 5:45 AM The Westin Calgary 6:03 AM Fairmont Palliser 6:08 AM Hyatt Regency 6:08 AMWe can also pick up from: Harry Hays Building, Loading Zone 1421, 4th Ave S.E. 6:03am Ford Tower Loading Zone 6:08 AMPlease call us in advance of your departure date to schedule the alternate pick ups.
What To Expect
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Lake Louise
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moraine Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The access road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May each year and from early October onwards. Early season and late season bookings will not include Moraine Lake, but will instead spend 1 hour at Lake Louise.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
- Scheduled stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are 30 minutes each in length.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Return or one way transport from Calgary.
- 30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water.
- Calgary Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour Banff Free Time from Calgary is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour Banff Free Time from Calgary will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Return or one way transport from Calgary
- 30 minute stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Maple cookie snack, fresh water
- Calgary Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The access road to Moraine Lake is closed until late May each year and from early October onwards. Early season and late season bookings will not include Moraine Lake, but will instead spend 1 hour at Lake Louise.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
- Scheduled stops at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are 30 minutes each in length.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
