Banff Nature and Wildlife Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake tour from Banff: Skip the shuttle, CA$ 109 per person (8h–10h, 4.55★ · 831).
- Top rated: Banff 4 Lakes Tour: Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald Lake, CA$ 99 per person (10h, 4.92★ · 237).
- Best value: Banff: Lake Minnewanka & Hoodoos 2.5-Hour Tour, CA$ 45 per person (2h 30m, 4.88★ · 124).
Price per person across the 28 options priced per person: CA$ 45–CA$ 629 (median CA$ 137). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 31.
Of the 31 options: 31 with live guides in English, 28 with free cancellation, 30 with instant confirmation, 16 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 4 private and 20 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Banff Nature and Wildlife Tours — Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Lake Minnewanka and 13 more
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31 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake tour from Banff: Skip the shuttle Banff day tour with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge. Includes park entry, local guide and hotel pickup from Calgary, Canmore or Banff. Mon, Wed and Sat · 08:05, 09:20 and 09:45 · All ages ★ 4.55 (831 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 109 per person
Banff Wildlife Tour: Small Group, 95% Wildlife Sighting Rate Small group wildlife tour in Banff with expert local guide, hotel pickup and hot drinks included: see bears, elk and bighorn sheep on backroads most tour buses skip. Every day · 14:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.73 (979 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 149 per person
Banff 4 Lakes Tour: Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald Lake Full-day Banff lakes tour from Calgary, Canmore or Banff visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Peyto Lake with a small-group guide, crampons, and hot drinks. Every day · 07:00, 08:20 and 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (237 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 99 per person
Banff: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Full-Day Tour 8-hour Banff tour covers Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Icefields Parkway with pickup. Small groups, local guide, glaciers and wildlife included. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.90 (965 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 220 per person
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Access Two of Canada's most sought-after alpine lakes in one day from Banff, with guaranteed access to both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake now closed to public. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.86 (579 reviews) Duration: 4h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 280 per person
Johnston Canyon Icewalk in Banff: Steel Catwalks to Frozen Falls Walk steel catwalks built into the canyon walls to reach a 30-metre ice tower. Your guide provides ice cleats and warms you with hot chocolate and maple cookies. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.89 (534 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 109 per person
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Morning Tour: 2-Hour Lakes Visit Small-group morning tour of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise from Banff or Canmore with guide, pickup, coffee and hiking poles included. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (185 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 155 per person
Banff to Athabasca Glacier: Icefields Parkway Day Trip & Skywalk Feel the chill of Athabasca Glacier, ride the Ice Explorer, and step onto the glass Glacier Skywalk on this Banff day trip: includes pickup, guide, and picnic lunch. Next departure: 26 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.84 (426 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from CA$ 378 per person
Lake Louise, Emerald Lake & Moraine Lake tour from Banff Half-day tour from Banff through three alpine lakes in the Canadian Rockies with a live guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:40, 08:00, 14:00 and 14:20 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.72 (101 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 99 per person
Banff: Lake Minnewanka & Hoodoos 2.5-Hour Tour Small-group Banff tour covering Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Hoodoos & Mount Rundle viewpoints. 2.5 hours, hotel pickup included, water & snacks provided. Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (124 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 45 per person
Icefields Parkway tour from Banff: Small group, lunch included Eight-hour guided tour of the Icefields Parkway from Banff with stops at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and Columbia Icefields, plus hotel pickup. Next departure: 16 Jul 2027 · From age 12 ★ 4.90 (191 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 289 per person
Banff: Bow River Big Canoe Tour & Wildlife Spotting 12-seat guided canoe tour on Bow River in Banff with life jackets, paddles, safety instruction and light refreshment included. No experience needed, families welcome. Next departure: 15 May 2027 ★ 4.85 (349 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 97 per person
Lake Louise tour from Banff: Wildlife and mountain history Half-day sightseeing tour from Banff to Lake Louise with professional guide, hot chocolate and maple cookies included. Every day · 13:00 · Season until 30 Nov · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.75 (83 reviews) Duration: 4h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 121 per person
Banff: Wildlife Morning Tour with Bow Falls & Lake Minnewanka Feel Banff wake up on a morning wildlife tour: see Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, and the “Castle in the Rockies” with snacks and local stories. Pickup included. Every day · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.59 (232 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from CA$ 89 per person
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise sunset tour: Wildlife at dusk Five hours catching Moraine Lake's turquoise glow and Lake Louise's golden light, then driving the Bow Valley Parkway at dusk when elk. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.93 (148 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 239 per person
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Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk: Frozen Waterfalls at Night Hike frozen waterfalls in Johnston Canyon at night with headlamp, guide and hot chocolate: pickup from Banff included, small group of up to 12. Every day · 18:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (97 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 109 per person
Lake Louise Yoho Winter Tour: Small Group Lunch Included Small group winter tour from Banff to Lake Louise and Yoho National Park, featuring a guided shoreline walk at Emerald Lake, gourmet lunch, and campfire s'mores. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.76 (75 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 248 per person
Banff Wildlife Tour with Gondola: Small Group, Half-Day Half-day Banff wildlife tour in a small van with a local guide, stopping at lakes and viewpoints where elk, deer, and bighorn sheep are most active. Every day · 13:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (52 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 330 per person
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From CA$ 89 per person · 2 h to 10 h
Banff: Bow River Big Canoe Wildlife Tour & Evening Paddle Float the Bow River in Banff on a guided big canoe tour, spot wildlife like elk and beavers, and hear local stories. Includes paddles, life jackets, and live commentary. Next departure: 22 May 2027 ★ 4.80 (93 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 97 per person
Banff wildlife tour small groups: Alpine lakes, scenic stops Small-group wildlife tour in Banff National Park with stops at Lake Minnewanka, Hoodoos Viewpoint, and Bow Falls. Every day · 09:30, 10:00, 14:00 and 14:30 ★ 5.00 (30 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 395 per group
ATV riding on Athabasca Glacier: Small-group glacier walk Ride an all-terrain vehicle across Athabasca Glacier on a 2-hour guided tour with a small group of up to 10, then walk on the ice at exclusive sites with a live guide. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.85 (109 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from CA$ 289 per person
Banff four-lake day tour: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Peyto Day tour through four Canadian Rockies lakes (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake) departing from Banff, Calgary or Canmore with guide and vehicle. Every day · 07:15, 08:40 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 179 per person
Banff nature walk: Small group guided tour, 2 hours Two-hour guided nature walk in Banff National Park with groups of 2 to 6 people, professional certified guide, and walking poles provided. Mon–Fri · 09:00, 10:00, 14:00, 17:00 and 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (14 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 109 per person
Private Banff and Yoho tour: Moraine Lake, Takakkaw Falls Full-day private tour of Banff and Yoho National Parks with a live English-speaking guide, covering Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake. Every day · 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 08:45 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.78 (18 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 629 per person
Banff Tour: Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Emerald Lake, Hot Springs Full-day Banff tour from Calgary, Canmore or Banff with guide, visiting Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon or Moraine Lake (seasonal), Emerald Lake. Next departure: 15 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 99 per person
Banff E-bike Tour: Vermillion Lakes & Bow Falls Guided e-bike tour through Banff National Park hits Vermillion Lakes, Bow Falls and the golf course loop with a live guide: two hours on electric bikes. Next departure: 19 Feb 2027 · From age 16 ★ 4.74 (31 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 137 per person
Grassi Lake and Grotto Canyon hiking tour from Banff Hike Grassi Lake and Grotto Canyon from Banff or Canmore on a six to eight hour guided tour with crampons and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:15, 08:40 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 149 per person
Private Banff, Yoho & Icefields tour: Build your route Ten hours across Banff, Yoho and Icefields Parks with private transportation and a live guide. You choose the stops: Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Peyto Lake. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 399 per person
Banff winter tour: Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake Winter tour from Banff or Canmore through Johnston Canyon's frozen waterfalls, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Lake Minnewanka. Every day · 07:15, 08:40 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 89 per person
Banff tour from Canmore: Six lakes and Johnston Canyon Full-day Banff National Park tour from Canmore with a local guide in a Mercedes van, visiting Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 1,574 per group
Banff Private Tour: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Athabasca Glacier Nine to ten hours in a private Mercedes Sprinter visiting Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 1,757 per group
The top 12 of 31 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Louise & Moraine Lake tour from Banff: Skip the shuttleOur pick | CA$ 109 per person | 8h–10h | 4.55★ · 831 | Mon, Wed and Sat · 08:05, 09:20 and 09:45 | English |
| Banff 4 Lakes Tour: Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald LakeTop rated | CA$ 99 per person | 10h | 4.92★ · 237 | Every day · 07:00, 08:20 and 08:30 | English, Cantonese, Chinese |
| Banff: Lake Minnewanka & Hoodoos 2.5-Hour TourBest value | CA$ 45 per person | 2h 30m | 4.88★ · 124 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 | English |
| Banff Wildlife Tour: Small Group, 95% Wildlife Sighting RateGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 149 per person | 3h | 4.73★ · 979 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Banff: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Full-Day TourPickup offered | CA$ 220 per person | 8h–9h | 4.90★ · 965 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed AccessGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 280 per person | 4h–8h | 4.86★ · 579 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Johnston Canyon Icewalk in Banff: Steel Catwalks to Frozen FallsGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | CA$ 109 per person | 4h | 4.89★ · 534 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Morning Tour: 2-Hour Lakes VisitGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | CA$ 155 per person | 8h | 4.92★ · 185 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Banff to Athabasca Glacier: Icefields Parkway Day Trip & SkywalkPickup offered | CA$ 378 per person | 11h | 4.84★ · 426 | Next departure: 26 Apr 2027 | English |
| Lake Louise, Emerald Lake & Moraine Lake tour from BanffPickup offered | CA$ 99 per person | 5h–6h | 4.72★ · 101 | Every day · 07:40, 08:00, 14:00 and 14:20 | English, Cantonese, Chinese |
| Icefields Parkway tour from Banff: Small group, lunch includedGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 289 per person | 8h | 4.90★ · 191 | Next departure: 16 Jul 2027 | English |
| Banff: Bow River Big Canoe Tour & Wildlife Spotting | CA$ 97 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 349 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Private Banff and Yoho tour: Moraine Lake, Takakkaw Falls (CA$ 629 per person) · Private Banff, Yoho & Icefields tour: Build your route (CA$ 399 per person) · Banff tour from Canmore: Six lakes and Johnston Canyon (CA$ 1,574 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (12): Banff Wildlife Tour: Small Group, 95% Wildlife Sighting Rate (CA$ 149 per person) · Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Access (CA$ 280 per person) · Johnston Canyon Icewalk in Banff: Steel Catwalks to Frozen Falls (CA$ 109 per person)
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