Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Private Tour: Skip the Shuttles

Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Morant's Curve in one private day

A private tour of Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Morant's Curve in Banff National Park, traveling in a new Ford Transit van with hotel or accommodation pickup included. You skip the shuttle lines at Moraine Lake Road, explore the turquoise waters and mountain backdrop at your own pace, and return via the scenic bend of Morant's Curve. The guide speaks English or German and the van includes air conditioning, bottled water and light snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tour of Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

• Drive from Banff to Moraine Lake
• Explore Moraine Lake views
• Visit Lake Louise
• See Morant's Curve scenic bend

The experience

Moraine Lake Road has a shuttle system that fills up fast, but this tour bypasses it entirely. You travel in a new Ford Transit van that holds your group alone, picking you up from your Banff accommodation and driving through Banff National Park toward Moraine Lake. The private access means you arrive without the queue and spend your time at the lake itself rather than waiting for a shuttle spot.

The day moves through three main stops. At Moraine Lake, you stand in front of the turquoise water and the rocky amphitheater behind it (the backdrop that makes the lake famous), and the guide offers insights into what you're looking at. Lake Louise comes next, known for its sparkling blue water and the mountain wall across it. On the return, Morant's Curve provides a scenic route back to Banff, a named bend in the park road that photographers and visitors stop at for the view. The whole day runs seven to eight hours, with travel time built into that span.

The van stays air-conditioned throughout, and bottled water and light snacks travel with you. If you want a meal stop at a café or restaurant along the way, that's arranged separately at additional cost. The guide speaks English or German, and the itinerary is yours to shape. You set the pace and the time spent at each stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a new Ford Transit van.
• hotel or accommodation pickup in Banff.
• bottled water.
• light snacks.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English or German.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 29 May 2027

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 22 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Peak Perfection

Is this one for you?The tour runs seven to eight hours with most time spent at viewpoints and in the van rather than on foot, so it suits anyone who wants to see the three lakes and the park without a strenuous hike or early start. The private van means you set the pace at each stop instead of following a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What makes Moraine Lake worth the trip from Banff?

Moraine Lake sits at the end of a narrow road with limited shuttle capacity, so most visitors either wait hours or skip it. The turquoise color comes from glacial melt, and the lake sits in a rocky cirque that creates the dramatic backdrop the lake is known for. A private van gets you there without the queue.

Can I stop for lunch during the tour?

Yes. The route passes cafés and restaurants, and you can arrange a stop at one for a meal at an additional cost beyond the tour price. The tour includes light snacks and bottled water, but a sit-down lunch is your choice.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour is built around driving and stops at viewpoints rather than hiking. You walk around Moraine Lake and Lake Louise at your own pace, but there are no long treks or steep climbs required. The itinerary is flexible, so you can spend as much or as little time at each stop as you want.

What is Morant's Curve and why is it on the route back?

Morant's Curve is a scenic bend in Banff National Park's road that offers a classic view of the mountains and forest. It's a named photo spot and a natural place to pause on the return drive to Banff, breaking up the drive time with a viewpoint.