★ Departure around 9:30 am from Banff Hotel / ★ Return to Calgary around 18:30-19:30 pm
Lake Louise & Yoho National Park – Turquoise Lakes & Engineering Marvels
The exploration continues with visits to the legendary Lake Louise and the awe-inspiring Yoho National Park. This spectacular day features some of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise set against Victoria Glacier to the emerald-hued Moraine Lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. In Yoho National Park, marvel at remarkable natural formations and engineering wonders while learning about the geological forces that shaped this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Journey Highlights
Lake Louise: Admire the breathtaking turquoise waters of this iconic alpine lake named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, with time to explore the shoreline and capture perfect photographs (stop for about 2 hours)
Moraine Lake (seasonal: early June to early October): Discover one of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, where intensely turquoise waters reflect the dramatic surrounding peaks, creating a scene that once appeared on the Canadian twenty-dollar bill (*If not accessible, it will be replaced with Vermilion Lake) (stop for about 60 minutes)
Yoho National Park: Experience this spectacular park whose name means "awe" in the Cree language, featuring dramatic waterfalls, towering rock walls, and alpine meadows (multiple stops within the park)
Spiral Tunnels: Witness an engineering marvel where the railroad crosses over itself in a figure-eight configuration, an ingenious solution to the steep mountain grade (drive through with commentary)
Emerald Lake: Visit the largest of Yoho's 61 lakes and explore its shoreline surrounded by towering mountain peaks, with striking green waters that give the lake its name (stop for about 20 minutes)
Natural Bridge: Observe this fascinating rock formation carved by the powerful Kicking Horse River, demonstrating the incredible erosive force of water on the landscape (stop for about 15 minutes)














