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Group SizeCalgary/Banff - Lake Louise (75 min) - Moraine Lake (60 min) - Lake Louise Village Lunch (own expense; optional set lunch, 45 min) - Emerald Lake (20 min) - Natural Bridge (15 min) - Banff - Calgary
Morning
Depart early from Banff and travel west along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway. As the Rockies rise dramatically ahead, pass the striking ramparts of Castle Mountain, its sheer cliffs resembling a stone fortress carved into the skyline.
Arrive at Lake Louise, often called the “Sapphire of the Rockies.” Mineral-rich waters shimmer in vivid blue hues, framed by towering peaks and the Victoria Glacier. From the lakeshore, admire the elegant Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a timeless alpine landmark nestled among pine forests.
Midday
Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal) for a 60-minute visit. From the viewpoint, gaze across luminous turquoise waters set beneath the jagged skyline of the Ten Peaks—one of the most iconic panoramas in the Canadian Rockies.
Enjoy lunch at Lake Louise Village (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional Chinese or Western set menu (approx. 45 minutes) before continuing westward.
Afternoon
Travel onward past the historic Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel carved through the mountains, and enter Yoho National Park.
Stop at Emerald Lake for a peaceful 20-minute visit. Its jade-green waters ripple gently as red canoes drift across the surface—one of the park’s most serene scenes.
Continue to Natural Bridge, sculpted over centuries by the rushing Kicking Horse River. Here, forest, river, and distant peaks come together in a dramatic natural display.
Evening
Return to Banff to enjoy its lively mountain-town atmosphere before continuing onward to Calgary.
Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements
* Moraine Lake: Typically open from the Victoria Day long weekend (May) to late September / early October, subject to Parks Canada conditions.
* If closed: The visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) and Vermilion Lakes (15 minutes).
* In this case, the Moraine Lake mandatory fee will not be charged.
[Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]

[Moraine Lake]

[Natural Bridge]

Yoho National Park
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge, Canada
Banff National Park
Canadian Rockies
09:30 AM | Banff
Elk + Avenue Hotel 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada
07:30 AM | Calgary
Best Western Primer Calgary Plaza 1316 33 St NE Calgary, AB T2A 6B6
07:45 AM | Calgary
Bus station in front of Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown hotel) 4th Ave SE, Calgary
Banff
Elk + Avenue Hotel 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada
Calgary
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown on 4th Ave SE, Calgary
Calgary
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel 1316 33 St NE Calgary, AB T2A 6B6
Calgary
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