BANFF NATIONAL PARK
The best of the Canadian Rockies.
The 10 most popular peyto & bow lake tours around Banff. Here's what to expect from each one, who runs it and what it costs.
Winter ice-walk around Abraham Lake bubbles plus Banff/Jasper highlights. Pickup, crampons, hot drinks, and photo help included.
“William was an amazing tour guide. The lake tours were incredible: snow angels on Bow Lakes, bubbles on Abraham Lake, and lookout at Peyto Glacier. Definitely worth the experience.”
Small-group Banff lakes day: Lake Louise, Moraine (summer) plus Emerald, Peyto, and Natural Bridge. Winter swap to Bow Lake, crampons included.
“Loved the small-group—it made the experience so much more personal and enjoyable. Vicky, our tour guide, brought incredible energy from start to finish! She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great tips and suggestions that made our trip even better. Highly recommend this tour!”
Banff winter day trip to Abraham Lake ice bubbles plus Icefields Parkway stops. Small group, crampons, and glacier-blue scenery.
“Fabulous experience! Lam was a great guide - gave us lots of history, fun facts, and took us to some incredible views! Highly recommend this day trip!”
Banff day trip hitting Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack, with Peyto viewpoints and scenic Icefields Parkway stops.
“This company sold us tickets that was supposed to take us Banff Gondola. It was clearly written on the description of the trip That we were going to pay for that ride but the tour guide would give us 90 minutes to complete the activity. However, the tour guide was given a totally different instruction…”
Half-day Banff shuttle to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, plus Peyto/Bow/Crowfoot when Moraine is closed. Pickup, tickets, great views.
“Curtis made sure our experience was great by accommodating all our requests especially when taking pictures. There were changes in our itinerary but he made sure that we still get the most out of it in our day tour”
Full-day Icefields Parkway tour from Calgary to Peyto, Bow Lake and Columbia Icefield. Park fees included; optional snowcoach.
“Se suponía que incluía el boleto para pisar el glaciar, pero llegando allá nos dijeron que no, y que además no había tiempo para hacer la actividad, y nosotros por eso fuimos. Aparte de que el guía no saabia nada ni hizo nada para checar lo de nuestras entradas al glaciar. Nuestro guía les daba…”
One day in Banff’s best lakes: Lake Louise, Moraine, Bow and Peyto. Small group, air-conditioned pickup, and expert guide.
“The day trip was perfectly planned even the weather on that day was not so good. Ivan our guide is really nice and friendly, he also giving the good information and support when needed.”
Banff day tour with Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Peyto Lake plus scenic viewpoints, pickup, and an expert guide.
“Pretty places to visit, very enjoyable trip. Chris the Tour Guide took excellent care of us. Will join the trip again in the future.”
Deep day Banff and Icefields Parkway coach tour: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Johnston Canyon, plus guided photo stops.
“Our day trip was fabulous. All the stops gave us amazing views, even an unplanned one at the wonderful mirror lake. John, our driver/guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and took some amazing photos of us. Would recommend.”
A full day in Banff National Park seeing Bow, Peyto, and the Columbia Icefield, plus optional Skywalk or Ice Explorer.
“The experience was great!!! We enjoyed it very much!!! Our tour guide, Raymond, was very knowledgeable!!!”
