8 Amazing Lake Louise Tours

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What better way to see the beauty of Banff National Park than on a tour from Lake Louise?!

Lake Louise should be at the top of everyone’s travel bucket list! It is home to two of the most famous lakes in the world, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

If you are planning a trip to Lake Louise and not quite sure what to do or where to start, I recommend starting with a tour!

This guide lists 7 of the best Lake Louise tours in both Summer and Winter, including hiking tours, see frozen lakes and helicopter tours!

About Lake Louise

Lake Louise is a town and also a lake located in Alberta Canada in a famous part of the world called the Canadian Rockies. It is a small town surrounded by insane mountains and home to some really beautiful viewpoints and bright turquoise lakes. If you are planning on visiting Canada, Lake Louise needs to be on your list.

The Best Lake Louise Tours By Season

I have broken the best Lake Louise tours down by season so that you can scroll down to the season that you will be visiting in and easily find the best tour for you.

The Best Lake Louise Summer Tours

1. Lake Louise Full-Day Hiking Experience

💰 Price: CAD$375
⏰ Duration: 6 hours
⭐ Rating: 5/5
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Are you wanting to go hiking while you are in Lake Louise but not feeling confident enough to go by yourself. This just might be the perfect tour for you!

You will meet your hiking guide at Lake Louise first thing in the morning and enjoy a full day hiking in the mountains at Lake Louise. The guide will tell you stories about the area and give you information on which animals you might be able to see in the area.

2. Open-Top Shuttle to Moraine and Lake Louise

💰 Price: CAD$100
⏰ Duration: N/A
⭐ Rating: 4.4/5
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This is a hop on hop off experience for those not wanting to worry about getting a parking spot at the Lake Louise and now that you can’t drive to Moraine Lake yourself, a bus, taxi or tour is the only option. There is free parking at the meeting point.

The bus departs Lake Louise once an hour on the half-hour from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. From Moraine Lake, the bus departs every hour on the hour between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

Once you reach Lake Louise, try out one of the amazing hiking trails, such as the Big Beehive hike. This hike gives you views overlooking Lake Louise and the Fairmont hotel and you will walk past the Lake Agnes Teahouse!

3. Lake Louise Helicopter Tour

💰 Price: From CAD$277
⏰ Duration: 20, 30 or 55 minutes
⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
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This is the tour I would book if I were to choose one tour in the Canadian Rockies. A helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies is an experience you will NEVER forget! This isn’t actually a helicopter tour of Lake Louise, however, if you are dying to go on a helicopter tour of the Canadian Rockies this is the tour for you! The meeting point for the tour is around a 1.5 hour drive from Lake Louise but so so worth it!

There are 3 different lengths of flights to choose from all taking you to different view points. The most popular flight is the 30 minute tour which takes you over the epic mountain ranges of the Rockies, where you will see crevasses, glaciers, and waterfalls over the Wilson Icefield.

4. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake & Banff National Park

💰 Price: < CAD$309
⏰ Duration: 8 hours
⭐ Rating: 4.8/5
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This is probably the most classic Lake Louise tour you can do and if you only have a short amount of time and want to see the best sights by tour, then this is the one for you!

On this full day tour, you will get to spend time at both Lake Louise and Moraine Lake as well as a few other beautiful places in Banff National Park. Some of the other stops may be Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Hoodoos Lookout, Mt. Norquay, Vermilion Lakes Road, and Marble Canyon. 

Note: You will need to bring your own food and water on this full day tour.

5. Moraine Lake Sunrise Tour + Lake Louise

💰 Price: < CAD$195
⏰ Duration: 7.5 hours
⭐ Rating: 4.9/5
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If you decide to do anything crazy in Banff National Park, catching the sunrise at Moraine Lake is my top suggestion! You cannot drive your own car to Moraine Lake anymore (since 2023), however, you can still watch the sunrise there and get the most beautiful photos by joining a tour. This tour takes you to Moraine Lake for sunrise and then onto Lake Louise.

At each lake you will get around 2 hours of free time to explore, go canoeing and take photos. Once you get to Moraine Lake, make sure you follow the signs for the Rockpile Viewpoint. This is where we took the above 2 photos from.

The Best Lake Louise Fall Tours

1. Moraine Lake and Larch Valley Hike (From Banff or Lake Louise)

💰 Price: < CAD$190
⏰ Duration: 7 hours
⭐ Rating: N/A
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Lake Louise is a really special place during the Fall as it is full of gorgeous golden larches. This is a full day hiking tour on one of the best Fall day hikes in Banff National Park and my personal favourite! The trail is called Larch Valley which is 11.1km long.

A tour is perfect for this hike because it is strongly suggested to hike in groups of 4 of more in this area due to the bears.

The tour includes pick up and drop off by your guide from your Lake Louise or Banff hotel, lunch and water and entry to Moraine Lake.

What to bring

• Hat
• Hiking shoes
• Jacket
• Gloves
• Thermal clothing

The Best Lake Louise Winter Tours

1. From Banff: Lake Louise & Yoho Full Day Tour

💰 Price: CAD$248
⏰ Duration: 7 hours
⭐ Rating: 5/5
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Join a guided tour from Banff to see not 1 but two famous magical frozen lakes, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake! In Winter, Lake Louise transform into a magical winter wonderland!

This tour includes a hot chocolate and a gourmet lunch AND s’mores & a campfire at Emerald Lake!

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Hat
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Waterproof shoes
• Thermal clothing
• Snow clothing
• Warm shoes

2. Lake Louise & Johnston Canyon

💰 Price: From CAD$221
⏰ Duration: 8 hours
⭐ Rating: 5/5
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If I was going to do a Winter tour in Banff National Park, this is the one I would choose. This full-day tour starts in Banff and takes you to Lake Louise where you will get to enjoy a winter wonderland with ice-skating on the lake, snowshoeing though the nearby forests, and admire the frozen waterfalls of Johnston Canyon. In my opinion, Winter is the best time to see Johnston Canyon because it is a little quieter and so magical!

You can choose to opt in or out of the ice-skating section of the tour. Don’t forget to look out for wildlife!

Our Thoughts

Lake Louise should be on everyone’s travel bucket list because it is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world! We love that there are options to go on a tour to make your trip a little more relaxing.

Visiting Banff National Park soon? Check out these guides!

• Amazing Banff Summer Tours
• Banff Winter Tours You Need to Check Out!
• Little Beehive, Big Beehive and Lake Agnes Teahouse Hike
• Mistaya Canyon – The Most Beautiful Icefield Parkway Stop
• Tangle Creek Falls – A Must-See Icefields Parkway Waterfall
• Beautiful Lakes to Paddle Board in Canmore and Banff
• Beautiful Lakes in Jasper for Swimming and Kayaking
• Everything You Need to Know About Johnston Canyon
• 3 Days in Jasper National Park: The Ultimate Itinerary
• How to Get to Spirit Island in Jasper
• Amazing Icefields Parkway Stops You Shouldn’t Miss!
• How to Spend a Weekend in Banff
• How to Hike to Mist Mountain Hot Springs
• Amazing Fall Hikes in Banff

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