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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho in Winter

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Duration: 7 Hours
Age: All Ages
Departure: 8:30am (pick up times vary by location)
Season: Dec-Apr
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Overview

Step into a winter wonderland as you journey from Banff to the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. This small group tour unveils iconic locations, hidden gems, and captivating stories told by our expert guides. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive, pausing at secret stops for photo ops and short walks, where guides share tales of the Rockies’ history, wildlife, and geology.

Arriving at Lake Louise, marvel at the Victoria Glacier and the majestic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, surrounded by a stunning amphitheatre of peaks.

Continue to Yoho National Park, where highlights include the iconic Natural Bridge and serene Emerald Lake. At Emerald Lake Lodge, savour a gourmet lunch featuring local flavours, followed by dessert around a cozy outdoor campfire with a s’mores kit in hand.

This tour offers an ideal mix of exploration, storytelling, and free time to capture the Rockies’ enchanting winter beauty.

Highlights

The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:

Iconic Bow Valley Parkway Drive
Iconic Bow Valley Parkway Drive
Lake Louise Views & Shoreline Walk
Lake Louise Views & Shoreline Walk
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake
S'mores & Campfire
S'mores & Campfire
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge
Quiet escapes and majestic views
Quiet escapes and majestic views

Tour Details

Tour Duration
7 Hours
Departure Time
8:30am (pick up times vary by location)
Age Required
All Ages
Season
Dec-Apr

Included

  • Lunch
  • Hot chocolate
  • Professional certified guide
  • Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
  • S'mores kit
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the tour?+
Pick up is between 8 am and 8:30 am in Banff and you will be returning to Banff at around 4:00pm. Please allow 7 hours in total for the Lake Louise Winter tour.
What does the tour include?+
This tour includes transportation from and to most hotels in Banff, hot chocolate, lunch and S’mores by the fire at Emerald Lake. Please note that water is not provided and you may wish to bring your own.
Where is our pick up and drop off from?+
We pick up from most hotels in Banff and at the train station, you can select your preferred pick-up location during the booking process. For drop offs, our guide will ask you on the way back where you would like to be dropped off either in town or at your hotel.
How can I join this tour if I'm not staying in Banff?+
You are welcome to meet us at any of our pick up locations in Banff to join the tour. Most guests choose to self-drive into Banff, although please note that you will need to find parking in Banff that exceeds the duration of the tour. You can park, for instance, at the train station, where we can pick you up as well. Please refer to the Town of Banff website for general parking information, or the banffparking.ca website for live parking availability. For guests staying in Canmore, you can also use the Roam bus service and disembark at the Banff High School. The closest pick up point to the Banff High School is across the road at the Elk and Avenue Hotel.
How long will we spend at Lake Louise?+
This tour includes approximately 45 minutes at Lake Louise, which includes free time to explore Lake Louise.
What should I wear/bring?+
Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly, and our winter sightseeing tours run in all weather. Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and we recommend dressing appropriately. To ensure that you enjoy your time outside during the tour, please wear/bring: Thermals/base layers/long johns. A warm shirt or sweater. A winter jacket. Ski jackets can be rented from stores in Banff such as Snowtips-Bactrax . A hat and mitts. A neck warmer or scarf. Sturdy winter boots. Winter boots like Sorel, Baffin etc are great. No trainers, sneakers, vans, ugg boots, or “dressy” boots. If you do not have winter boots, we recommend a rental store such as Snowtips-Bactrax . A water bottle.
What is the cancellation policy?+
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy, which allows you to change, cancel, or refund your booking up to 24 hours prior to your tour (or up to 7 days prior for group bookings).
Should I tip my guide?+
Tips are not expected but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.

Booking Terms

  • All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
  • Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
  • By participating in a tour with Discover Banff Tours, guests are acknowledging that they understand that we may take video and photographs of them during their tour. These videos and photographs may be used in promotional materials including, but not limited to, social media.
  • Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 4 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.

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Discover Lake Louise and Yoho in Winter
From CA$ 237US$ 177€ 155£ 133A$ 256