Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Our tour begins at the Lake Louise Ski resort where we will pick you up in our brand new 15 passenger van. A short drive across town takes us to Lake Louise and its’ stunning shoreline. Here we will be treated to views of not only the lake but the impressive mountains that make up the Lake Louise Group. Mt. Victoria, named in honor of Queen Victoria, is arguably the most photographed mountain in North America if not the world. We will spend approximately one hour at Lake Louise where you will have ample time to walk the shoreline with one of our experienced guides who will share tales from the past. You will gain valuable knowledge about the history of the early mountaineers, the railway, and the natural wonders of Lake Louise. Get those perfect photos to create lasting memories. 

After taking in the beauty of Lake Louise, we will begin our journey to Moraine Lake. A twenty-minute journey will have us circumnavigate under the impressive Mt. Temple, the highest peak in Lake Louise which towers 3,554 meters above sea level. Once at Moraine Lake we will head to its majestic shores and walk to the top of the Rockpile trail where you will be rewarded with stunning vistas of the lake and the legendary Valley of the Ten Peaks. From here we will return to the vehicle and head back to the Lake Louise Ski Resort where your adventures began.  

Meeting Place and Time

We will be running two departures daily from the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Please arrive at the meeting location a minimum of 10 minutes prior to the departure time. Please look for the white van with the Yamnuska Mountain Adventures logo.

Morning Tour: Our tour departs at 9:30am from the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Meet outside between the Whiskey Jack Lodge and the Lodge of the Ten Peaks. We will return to the same location for a drop off at 12:30pm 

Afternoon Tour: Our tour departs at 2:00pm from the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Meet outside between the Whiskey Jack Lodge and the Lodge of the Ten Peaks. We will return to the same location for a drop off at 5:00pm 

Parking is free of charge at the Lake Louise Ski Resort. 

Guides and Group Size

There will be a maximum of 12 guests for each tour. 

Getting to Lake Louise and Transportation

Parents/guardians are responsible for providing an appropriate child safety seat for their infant or child, as required.

The Village of Lake Louise and the Lake Louise Ski Resort are in Banff National Park, approximately 2 hours (184 KM or 115 miles) west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and 40 minutes (60 KM or 36 miles) west of the town of Banff. Please see the map below. 

There are shuttle options between Canmore and Banff to the Lake Louise Ski resort that run several times daily. For more information, please contact our office, and we would be happy to assist you. 

Park Passes

Please note that this tour takes place in Banff National Park.  Guests are required to purchase their own pass.

National Park passes are available both online at https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/admission and in-person at National park gates and some information centres.

Clothing List

When walking in the mountains, it is important to be able to adjust to the changing conditions. We recommend bringing clothing that can be layered to achieve comfort as you change from periods of activity to periods of rest.  

We recommend bringing: 

• Sunhat – Wide brim or baseball style 
• Jacket – A midweight synthetic jacket 
• Waterproof / Breathable Rain Jacket 
• Hiking Pants – Preferably windproof and quick drying. Blue jeans and cotton pants are not recommended. 
• Footwear – A comfortable pair of shoes that are broken in and have a rubber sole are best suited for this program. Avoid sandals, flip-flops, crocs, and open toed footwear. 
• Water Bottle – Anything from a half liter to one liter is appropriate. 
• Camera  
• Snacks – A few snacks are encouraged as there is nowhere to purchase food or drinks on this program 

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. Full payment is due at the time of booking.

We understand that sometimes plans may change, or unavoidable situations arise, that necessitate having to cancel or change a trip plan. However, please understand that once your trip is booked, we reserve your space and assign staff and resources to ensure your trip runs smoothly. These costs are not recoverable at the last minute.

Should you need to cancel your trip, the following cancellation policy applies:

For groups up to 7: Reservations are fully refundable, or changeable, up to 48 hours prior to trip departure.  Within the final 48 hours, any changes or cancellations, or no-shows on the trip date, are non-refundable.

For groups of 8 or more: Reservations are fully refundable, or changeable, up to 7 days prior to trip departure.  Within the final 7 days, any changes or cancellations, or no-shows on the trip date, are non-refundable.

Please note that you will be required to sign our waiver before commencing the trip. Click here for a waiver copy.

The Simpson Group offers a wide range of travel insurance options including Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Travel Medical, and Personal Effect Loss for both Canadian and International Travelers. Other providers offer similar services and we encourage you to select an appropriate level of coverage. We highly recommend purchasing this insurance to cover and protect you against unforeseen events. The two basic types of insurance that most travellers need to consider are Medical and Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance.

Insurance Risk 
One of the ways to mitigate risk is by purchasing appropriate insurance. Simpson Group Insurance Services who are travel & health risk specialists, work with technical and high-risk insurance solutions both in medical and non-medical spheres.  We highly recommend that you review your insurance needs to cover and protect you against unforeseen events. It is wise to ensure that your health plan will cover you in case of illness or accident during your trip. Simpson Group have a team standing by to answer any of your questions.

Emergency Medical Evacuation
While there is typically no charge for search & rescue in the National and Provincial Parks for active pass holders, costs such as air & ground ambulance after the rescue are not covered by your park pass. The chance of a large bill associated with this risk is a real possibility.

For Canadians
A common myth is that healthcare across provinces is fully covered. There are many things which do not carry interprovincial agreements. Ambulance services, medical evacuation, and some services which one province charges more than another you’d be responsible to pay the difference.

For Internationals
A common myth is that healthcare in Canada is free. Although it is less expensive than US healthcare, charges for non-residents can still be very high. Proper medical health insurance is essential if you were to get injured. Most coverages exclude rock climbing, mountaineering, ice climbing, backcountry skiing and the like. Simpson Group can make sure all those risks are well covered.

Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
We recognize that our guests’ schedules may change for many reasons, business, family, flight delays, injuries, and other unplanned events.  For these eventualities, Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance is a great way to protect your investment. We can assure you that circumstances do arise that prevent guests from participating in trips or courses and trip cancellation & interruption insurance is a relatively easy way to manage your level of risk of unforeseen events.

For all your travel insurance requirements we recommend Simpson Group Insurance Services.  For more information and to purchase a plan, visit Simpson Group’s website.