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By Rocky Mountain Trips

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$124 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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    There's a difference between visiting the Rockies and experiencing them.

    As a family operated company born and raised in the Canadian Rockies, we don't just show you where to go, we share the stories, history, wildlife, and local knowledge that bring these mountains to life.

    Offering year-round tours and finding the best viewpoints and hidden gems, we take care of the logistics so you can focus on enjoying the experience.

    Highlights include: Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake (Seasonal), Bow Falls and free time in Banff Town. When Moraine Lake is closed for the winter season we will visit Surprise Corner & Castle Mountain.

    • Family-owned & operated by certified local guides
    • We handle the planning, driving & logistics
    • Wildlife sightings, local stories & photo opportunities
    • Convenient departures from Calgary, Canmore & Banff

Activity location

  • Moraine Lake
    • Moraine Lake Rd, off Great Divide Hwy
    • Lake Louise, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hyatt Regency Calgary
    • 700 Centre Street South
    • T2G 5P6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tour From Calgary

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Duration: 11 hours
Starting from Calgary: Your guide and driver will be outside of the Hyatt Regency Hotel @ 7:30 am.
Departure time: 7:40 am.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$200.47 x 1 AdultNZ$200.47
Total
Price is NZ$200.47
Until Thu, 29 Oct

Tour From Canmore

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
Starting from Canmore: Your guide and driver will be at the Legacy Trail Parking Lot between 8:50 am - 9:00 am.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$200.47 x 1 AdultNZ$200.47
Total
Price is NZ$200.47
Until Thu, 29 Oct

Tour From Banff Town

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Duration: 9 hours
Starting from Banff: Your guide and driver will be outside of the Hotel Canoe & Suites between 9:15 AM - 9:30 am.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$200.47 x 1 AdultNZ$200.47
Total
Price is NZ$200.47
Until Thu, 29 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Return Travel
  • Inclusions
    Crampons
  • Inclusions
    Moraine Lake Access Pass (Seasonal)
  • Inclusions
    Certified Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Tax Included
  • Inclusions
    Parks admissions
  • Exclusions
    Meals and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge Not Included

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Tour details & reminders are emailed 24 hours before trip date.
    • Please reach in advance for any luggage space requirements.
    • Please reach out in advance for a different drop off point - from our selected options.
    • FOR PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS - PLEASE CONTACT ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIPS DIRECTLY
    • Minimum age requirement: 5 years old
    • Tickets are sold per seat
    • Remaining tour duration is allotted for travel time and rest stops.

Activity itinerary

Johnston Canyon

  • 1h
Johnston Canyon was our guests’ most requested stop, and it’s now part of our tour year-round. We give you time to explore the canyon’s catwalks, enjoy the waterfalls, and stop for photos along the way. In winter, frozen waterfalls and snow-covered canyon walls offer a different perspective. Your guide will explain the route and current trail conditions so you can make the most of your visit. Summer visit: 90 minutes. If Johnston Canyon is closed for safety or maintenance, we’ll visit Marble Canyon instead.

Moraine Lake

  • 1h
Moraine Lake is a place we love sharing with our guests. Join your guide for a short hike up the Rockpile to enjoy views across the lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. If you prefer a gentler pace, explore the lakeshore or settle into a quiet spot to take it all in. We’ll explain your options and help you make the most of your visit, with access and direct transport taken care of. Seasonal stop: Opens June 1, with Parks Canada’s scheduled road closure on October 13. When Moraine Lake is closed, we visit Surprise Corner and Castle Mountain Viewpoint instead.

Lake Louise

  • 1h
your guide will help you make the most of your visit, with suggestions to suit your interests, the season, and how active you’d like to be. Take a short hike, explore the lakeshore, or grab a coffee and settle in with the view. We’ll show you where to go and what’s possible during your stop, so you can enjoy Lake Louise your way. There’s something to enjoy here in every season, and we’ll help you find it.

Banff Avenue

  • 2h
Starting with a quick drive-through tour to help you get your bearings. Your guide will share favourite spots to eat, shop, and explore before you head out at your own pace. Sit down for a well-deserved meal, find a souvenir along Banff Avenue, or grab a coffee and wander beneath the mountain views—it’s a relaxed way to round out your day in the Rockies. Summer visit: 1 hour 30 minutes. Winter visit: 2 hours.

Bow Falls

  • 15m
At Bow Falls, we’ll stop for a closer look at the Bow River as it tumbles over a wide stretch of rock beneath the surrounding mountains. Take a short walk along the riverside, capture a few photos, or simply enjoy the sound of the water. From rushing summer waters to snow and ice along the river in winter, it’s a stop we enjoy sharing year-round.

Castle Junction

  • 15m
Castle Mountain is one of Banff’s most recognisable peaks, with towering rock walls that resemble a fortress above the valley. This viewpoint is a favourite of ours—a place to pause, take a few photos, and simply enjoy the quiet and the scale of the mountains around you. Your guide will share a little of Castle Mountain’s storey before giving you time to take it all in. We visit Castle Mountain Viewpoint when Moraine Lake is closed for the season.

Surprise Corner

  • 15m
Surprise Corner offers one of Banff’s most iconic views of the Fairmont Banff Springs—the “Castle in the Mountains.” From across the Bow River, you’ll see the historic hotel framed by forest and mountain peaks. Your guide will share stories behind this Banff landmark, with time to enjoy the view and capture a memorable photograph. We visit Surprise Corner when Moraine Lake is closed for the season.

Canmore (Pass by)

While we won’t be touring the town itself, it serves as a convenient and picturesque meeting point— (MEETING POINT)

Location

Activity location

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    Moraine Lake
    • Moraine Lake Rd, off Great Divide Hwy
    • Lake Louise, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hyatt Regency Calgary
    • 700 Centre Street South
    • T2G 5P6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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    Legacy Trail Parking Lot
    • 2801 Bow Valley Trail
    • T1W 3A2, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
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    Hotel Canoe & Suites
    • 600 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1H8, Banff, Alberta, Canada

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