Banff Lakes Tour: Stunning Mountain Views

Discover breathtaking mountain lakes on a guided tour through Banff and Yoho National Parks. Capture stunning views and explore hidden gems.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castle Mountain - The Castle Mountain Viewpoint provides some of the most breathtaking views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located just a short drive from Banff, it is an ideal stop for travelers. Visitors can marvel at the majestic mountain ranges, with the jagged peaks of Castle Mountain prominently visible in the distance….
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pick up and drop off with luggage from anywhere in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking mountain lakes of Canada on this exclusive small-group tour, accommodating up to 10 participants.
The tour guide will collect guests from their preferred location in Banff or Canmore, with drop-off options available in Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise.
This tour highlights the magnificent mountain lakes within Banff National Park…

Location
Castle Mountain
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Napmen
Sep 11, 2025
Spectacular tour - Informative tour of Banff and Lake Louise. Learned so much about the area and the science that created such spectacular views. Delano was a perfect guide, responding to our requests. We never felt rushed. And his knowledge added so much to our experience.
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Susandn4454zv
Sep 7, 2025
All things Canadian Rockies - Our guide Duncan was so knowledgeable about everything: flora, fauna, geography, geology and the history of the region. It was truly an educational as well as a pleasurable experience.
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88wandas
Sep 4, 2025
Who knew lakes were enjoyable! - Excellent tour, guide and service. Duncan was awesome! Very knowledgeable, attentive and made the experience enjoyable. Ensured we got the best photos.
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Mark
Aug 31, 2025
Professional. Courteous, and Knowledgeable - Our guide Duncan did an excellent job of showing us the beauty of the area and went out of his way to make our trip memorable.
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Escape32517890307
Aug 31, 2025
Delano’s magical tours of the Western Provinces - Couldn’t have asked for a more interesting and utterly breathtaking visit to the most famous of Canada’s lakes! Delano packed so much into our two days in late August! Fabulous weather stayed with us throughout as we learned so much in the fields of history, ecology and geology regarding this exceptional part of Canada’s western provinces! Lesley and I would happily recommend the trip to anyone with even a passing interest in Canada! In fact, we’d do it all over again! Mike and Lesley Douglas Glasgow, Scotland.
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Q7949ekmarcl
Aug 31, 2025
The Magnificent Waterfalls and Lakes of Banff - Our tour, the Full-Day Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Tour was more than we could have hoped for. Seeing the magnificent waterfalls, lakes and the towering peaks of the surrounding mountains was eye opening. What made it all the more special was that it was a small group of us in a comfortable Sprinter van. No huge bus with lots of folks to get on and off at each of the stops. Our guide/driver Duncan Rodway turned out to be a fount of knowledge about the local flora and fauna. Although we didn't see any bears, Duncan clued us in to the two native species of bears that inhabit the area. Learned about the plants and berries that bears like. Hiking the trails to see those water features were easy for a senior citizen such as myself. Never felt rushed to get to the next location. The color of the water in the lakes is other worldly. You must see it in person to believe it. I would definitely go on another tour from Alberta Blue Sky Tours. You won't be disappointed.
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Y8144llmikes
Aug 25, 2025
Best guide ever - We have been on several tours during our trip with Rocky Mountaineer. All of our guides have been excellent but the tour with Duncan was by far the best. He was our best guide by far. Very personable. Full of knowledge about the surrounding area. He went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and not rushed. If anyone gets a chance to take this tour be sure and ask for Duncan
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149rosef
Aug 24, 2025
Perfect all day tour if you’re in Banff - I highly recommend this tour and especially our tour guide, Duncan. His knowledge of the sites and the entire area in general, including the wildlife and plants, is extraordinary. Unlike other tours, we never felt rushed. The views of Lake Moraine are not to be missed. Same for Takakkaw Falls. Wonderful tour, it’s a long day and Duncan made sure everyone was always comfortable. Highly recommend.
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9dianei
Aug 23, 2025
Canadian Rockies Tour - This tour was booked as part of the Canada Rail Vacation tour. I was picked up in Banff, toured all day, and then spent the night at Lake Louise. This small van tour was ideal. Delano was an excellent guide, not just naming the sites, but knowing a lot about the geography and geology of the area. He has a wonderful enthusiasm for the Canadian Rockies and the day trip was enjoyable. In a small group, you can pivot when necessary. The location for lunch and the area surrounding lost power, and Delano knew the area so well he had a backup plan ready. Highly recommend taking a tour van because many of the national parks no longer allow private vehicles and also it lets the driver pay attention to the road while everyone enjoys the scenery.
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B304ihbenjaminf
Aug 19, 2025
Rockies Tour with Friends - We had a great time and Jake, our guide made the experience more memorable. Jake was very knowledgeable and give us a lot insight as we toured Lake Louise and Banff.
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From $181
up to 2 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).