Top Banff Half-day Tours

Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on this guided tour from Banff. Located inside the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the lakes are well-known for their distinct turquoise hues. Gain insight into the area’s mountaineering history, admire views of the Valley of Ten Peaks and leave with plenty of frame-worthy photos. Round-trip transportation is included on this small-group tour. Don’t miss this seasonal tour that operates from April to November.

Explore the historic landmarks and natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. This guided tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff, a professional guide, and light refreshments.

Take an unexpected winter excursion through the landscape of Banff as you search for the park’s famous wildlife on this tour. Head out on a nature-spotting tour to observe animals and learn about their ability to survive the cold winter months. Your morning tour includes round-trip transportation, a professional guide, a light snack and hot chocolate.

Widely considered the Banff National Park’s top attraction, Lake Louise is transformed in winter into a snowy wonderland—but booking transportation to reach it independently from Banff is time-consuming. This hassle-free transfer service includes round-trip travel from central Banff, with interpretive commentary from your guide along the way. Enjoy free time to explore Lake Louise at leisure, with snow-shoes and warming refreshments included.

Mineral spring pools known for their ochre colors, the Paint Pots are considered among the Kootenay National Park’s top attractions—but reaching them in the winter months isn’t easy. On this snowshoeing tour, hike with ease through the deep snow drifts and soak up the Canadian wilderness scenery. Savor hot chocolate and hot maple taffy, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 12 people.

See the best that Banff National Park and the surrounding wilderness have to offer—including Victoria Glacier, stunning Moraine Lake and towering Takakkaw Falls—on this full-day guided coach tour.  Over the course of the day, discover some of the most awe-inspiring natural scenery of the Canadian Rockies, with time to spot some of the area’s diverse wildlife, plus enjoy lunch and round-trip transport from Banff.

Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Take in views of six different mountain ranges and nearby rivers aboard your state-of-the-art alpine transport, offering large windows and seating for four guests. Enjoy time exploring the ridge line boardwalk before returning back to town.

Whether your vacation is coming to an end or you’re a Banff local jetting off on a trip, this transfer service takes the hassle out of getting to Calgary Airport from Banff. Select your pickup location and your driver will be waiting there for you. You’ll get to the airport in good time, with no need to tour the countryside picking up strangers as this is a private service.

Join an animal-spotting bus tour in Banff National Park, observing the park’s amazing wildlife at dusk on this 2-hour, small-group tour that’s perfect for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy Banff’s beautiful landscapes in the evening searching for elk, deer, bears and more because each tour has a 95% success rate of viewing animals in their natural environment. You'll also hear about the park's efforts to protect animals and their habitat from your expert guide.

Discover the awe-inspiring mountain scenery and massive glaciers of Alberta’s Rocky Mountain region on this full-day Banff glacier tour to the Columbia Icefields. As you follow one of the world’s most famous mountain drives, the Icefield Parkway, you’ll stop at stunning Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake before the tour culminates in an all-terrain ride on the Ice Explorer through the amazing Columbia Icefields. This day trip includes roundtrip transport from multiple locations in Banff, a knowledgeable guide and buffet lunch.

Delve deep into the Banff National Park and admire the scenery from the water on this canoe adventure. Paddle along the pretty Bow River and listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of Canadian history and heritage. Watch the riverbanks for sightings of native wildlife, then finish your canoe tour with light refreshments.

Discover one of Banff National Park’s most popular hiking trails at night, without the fear of getting lost, during this small-group tour. Equipped with a headlight, explore Johnston Canyon with a guide leading the way, and marvel at shimmering frozen waterfalls and hike along a suspended catwalk. Then, take a break to warm up mid-route with hot chocolate and maple cookies.

Discover Banff National Park at your own pace with a ticket for the Hop-On bus. Buy your ticket in advance to guarantee your spot on the shuttle that zips around to attractions in the park not easily accessible without wheels. The modern school bus style shuttle goes between the town of Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Samson Mall, and the Lake Louise gondola. You choose where to visit and when. 

The Rockies boast some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery, but the rugged mountain terrain poses a unique set of challenges. On this full-day sightseeing tour, enjoy round-trip travel from Banff and reach far-flung attractions including Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway in comfort. Stop at picturesque spots including Bow Falls and Moraine Lake, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 15 people.

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are widely considered the most beautiful corners of the Banff National Park, but their popularity means they can get busy with nature-loving sightseers. On this tour, visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in the evening and admire the scenery when the crowds have gone. Spot native wildlife along the Bow Valley Parkway and enjoy dinner in a log cabin in the Baker Creek Mountain Resort.

Immerse yourself in Canada's stunning winter landscape on a 4-hour snowshoe tour from Banff to Kootenay National Park. Follow your guide through Marble Canyon and keep your eyes peeled for moose and wolf tracks. The 2-mile (3km) route is along mostly flat terrain and perfect for first time snowshoers. You also enjoy a hot chocolate break with the opportunity to make your own maple taffy in the snow.

The fall is a fantastic time for sightseeing and viewing wildlife in Banff National Park. Foliage colour start to change, the first hints of winter begin to appear and a low sun makes photographic opportunities more dramatic. Come and discover beautiful Lake Louise at its very best! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there will be plenty of photo opportunities on this half day, small-group tour. Learn about the mountaineering history and how a tragic accident shaped Canadian mountain culture.

Perfect for newbies, this canyoning experience at Heart Creek Canyon, near Banff and Canmore, features a relatively easy approach and amazing scenery. A popular hiking destination, Heart Creek serves as an ideal location to learn how to rope rappel. Rappels progressively increase in length, culminating with a 60-foot (18 meter) waterfall rappel and slide.

Starting in the morning, this 5 hour private tour gets you exploring Banff early for the highest likelihood of seeing wildlife. Start in the afternoon to see Banff's golden hour glow. Our fully customizable tours include luxury 4x4 vehicle and certified professional guide as a standard. When you call High Camp, we listen to your needs and build a custom tour around them. With blue lakes, mountain peaks, roving bears, your guide gives you the local's view of Banff. Sip ice wine by a glacier, walk the shore of Lake Louise or seek out wildlife. This summer, share the gift of adventure with your loved ones. Call the pros at High Camp and make the most of your quality time.

Radventures presents: The Banff Highlights & Wildlife Tour. With so many incredible viewpoints, lakes & mountain vistas hidden away around Banff, you could spend days exploring and just barely scratch the surface. Luckily, our expert local guides have put in the hard yards and created this incredible tour of Banff's best spots, with a focus on viewing wildlife as they go about their daily business here in Banff National Park. Your fun, friendly & knowledgeable local guide tailor makes the itinerary for each tour, factoring in recent wildlife sightings, weather conditions and big bus tour schedules to ensure you are getting the best & most authentic experience possible. We'll guide you to all the best locations as you keep your eyes peeled along the way as we travel through wildlife corridors looking for bears, elk, deer, coyotes, foxes, bighorn sheep & more in our comfy minibus (max 10 guests). For more info about this tour, please visit the Radventures website.

Welcome To Lake Louise, where Banff's highest peaks cradle the turquoise lake and its chateau. This tour accesses the three best attractions in Canada's most popular playground. Feel the fresh air at Lake Louise. Revel in the beauty of Moraine Lake and take a panorama from the top of the gondola. While most vehicles get turned away from Moraine Lake, we guarantee access. Ride in our luxury 4x4 to the most iconic sites in Banff. Lake Louise is the iconic Canadian vista, High Camp is your exclusive ticket to the best of it.

'Discover the Rockies' package includes: Two Walking Tours. Your phone becomes your tour guide as you explore Banff & Canmore with two GPS-guided audio walking tours! Each with 30 fully narrated points of interest. Driving Tour. ** new for 2022 Listen to a tour guide as you drive between Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Nakiska! Over 50 points of interest. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.

Choose one of three trails optimized for all fitness levels and enjoy Banff's most complete snowshoeing experience. High Camp is the most service-oriented and safest way to explore Canada's national parks in the winter. We supply the snowshoes and teach you how to use them as you marvel at the natural world around you. Follow ACMG certified guides over snow and ice to the blue water of cold springs and frozen waterfalls. Travel through forests and canyons to enjoy a warm seat and hot drink at your destination.

Radventures presents: Lake Louise Explorer. Discover the jaw-dropping, world famous Lake Louise as you glide across it's frozen surface on ice-skates, explore it's shoreline on foot, admire it's ice sculptures and snowshoe through deep powder snow underneath towering glaciers! This 4 hour tour is perfect for adventurous travellers looking to experience the best winter outdoor activities in Banff National Park with hassle-free transportation, fun & friendly knowledgeable local guiding and ice-skates & snowshoeing gear rentals included in the price. For more information, please visit the Radventures website.