
Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner worth booking?
Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner is a 9-hour experience in Banff, Canada, from $438 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $438 per person
Every Banff box, checked. One legendary day. This is the one tour that does it all. Start at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in their full turquoise glory, then follow your guide into the quiet corners and wildlife corridors the big buses never reach, where animals turn up on 95% of tours. Midway through, sit down to a proper dinner at Sudden Sally, a Banff local favourite, on us. And for the finale, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain as the whole of the Rockies opens up beneath you. Your guide knows exactly where to stand so the colour comes alive, which corners the crowds walk past, and the stories no guidebook tells. Lakes, wildlife, dinner, summit: every legend, in one day, done right. For those who want the ultimate Banff experience.
What you get
About this experience
Every Banff box, checked. One legendary day. This is the one tour that does it all. Start at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise in their full turquoise glory, then follow your guide into the quiet corners and wildlife corridors the big buses never reach, where animals turn up on 95% of tours. Midway through, sit down to a proper dinner at Sudden Sally, a Banff local favourite, on us. And for the finale, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain as the whole of the Rockies opens up beneath you. Your guide knows exactly where to stand so the colour comes alive, which corners the crowds walk past, and the stories no guidebook tells. Lakes, wildlife, dinner, summit: every legend, in one day, done right. For those who want the ultimate Banff experience.
What's included
Included
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Dinner
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Exclusive access to Moraine Lake & Lake Louise
- Small group experience (max 12 guests)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff locations
- Banff Gondola admission
Not included
- Guide gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Banff
Settle into premium transport with panoramic windows as your guide sets the scene. The Rockies start revealing themselves before you even arrive.
5 minutes here
Moraine Lake
The Ten Peaks framing water that doesn’t look real. Follow your guide to the hidden vantage points, take in one of the most breathtaking places on earth, and get the shots most visitors miss.
45 minutes here
Lake Louise
The turquoise is more vivid than any photo prepared you for. Walk the shoreline and find the viewpoints most people never reach.
45 minutes here
Mount Norquay Lookout
Ascend up Mount Norquay, the home of Banff's first ski resort and visit our favourite viewpoint showcasing the town of Banff and the big mountains that surround it.
10 minutes here
Two Jack Lake
A peaceful alpine setting perfect for postcard-worthy views of the Rockies.
10 minutes here
Lake Minnewanka
Mirror-like reflections on this glacial lake, a hotspot for wildlife sightings.
15 minutes here
Hoodoos Trail
Ancient rock formations sculpted by centuries of wind and water.
10 minutes here
Bow Falls
The raw power of glacial runoff, then the classic view of the Fairmont Banff Springs framed by towering peaks.
15 minutes here
Banff
The quiet spots the big buses skip. Your guide slips into the corridors where elk, bighorn sheep, and (seasonally) bears move freely, with animals spotted on 95% of tours.
20 minutes here
Banff
A proper sit-down stop at a Banff local favourite, on us. Choose from five entrées, from a smashed double cheeseburger to seared tuna poké, drink included.
45 minutes here
Banff Gondola
The finale. Glide to the summit for 360° views as the sun starts to set over the Rockies.
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, by the roundabout across from the Train Station, next to the Banff sign. Pickup times (tour start time): August (11:30am start): 11:30am September (10:30am start): 10:30am October (10:00am start): 10:00am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the front of the hotel. Pickup times (5 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:25am September (10:30am start): 10:25am October (10:00am start): 9:55am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops by turn circle. Pickup times (10 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:20am September (10:30am start): 10:20am October (10:00am start): 9:50am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (15 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:15am September (10:30am start): 10:15am October (10:00am start): 9:45am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (20 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:10am September (10:30am start): 10:10am October (10:00am start): 9:40am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (25 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:05am September (10:30am start): 10:05am October (10:00am start): 9:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Meeting point
Banff
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (25 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:05am September (10:30am start): 10:05am October (10:00am start): 9:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet at the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, by the roundabout across from the Train Station, next to the Banff sign. Pickup times (tour start time): August (11:30am start): 11:30am September (10:30am start): 10:30am October (10:00am start): 10:00am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Meet at the front of the hotel. Pickup times (5 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:25am September (10:30am start): 10:25am October (10:00am start): 9:55am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Meet at the Bus loading Zone outside Fairmont Shops by turn circle. Pickup times (10 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:20am September (10:30am start): 10:20am October (10:00am start): 9:50am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (15 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:15am September (10:30am start): 10:15am October (10:00am start): 9:45am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (20 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:10am September (10:30am start): 10:10am October (10:00am start): 9:40am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (25 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:05am September (10:30am start): 10:05am October (10:00am start): 9:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Ends at
Meet at the front of the hotel on Banff Ave. Pickup times (25 min before tour start): August (11:30am start): 11:05am September (10:30am start): 10:05am October (10:00am start): 9:35am Please be ready 10 min before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Radventures
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
- Children 8 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Sunrise Perfection
1,000% because of Aaron!!!!! He was insanely perfect as a guide! We did the sunrise guide. Perfect experience
Response from the operator: 1,000% because of Aaron is about as clear an endorsement as it gets. Glad the sunrise experience lived up to perfect. Thanks for this, we'll pass it on to him.
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour! Covers all major icons in the Banff area as advertised. High quality tour guide for sure.
Kristy was a great tour guide. This was a great full tour. Hits all the major attractions throughout an 8 hour day. A predefined cheeseburger dinner was provided and was well prepared and fresh. Kristy did a great job arriving at all of the attractions navigating preferred parking and explaining how and what we were doing. It was easy getting into and out of each attraction. She also had a full understanding of the area, the history and what was going to be our best values after our tour was over. She was informative, friendly and our 8 hour day was a fantastic baseline for our first day in Banff. Well done!
Response from the operator: An 8 hour day covering all the major attractions with good food and Kirsty navigating parking and logistics smoothly throughout, that's a strong full day tour. Her tips for after the tour too, that's typical of her. Thanks for this, we'll pass it on to her.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing day
We had an excellent time. Bee was an amazing guide. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Amazing guide, short and B has earned it plenty of times before. Thanks for this, we'll pass it on to her.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful vistas and up close wildlife
Wow! Cannot recommend this tour enough. We saw everything we wanted to. The tour proceeded at a great pace. Not rushed but not lingering either. Our guide Aaron gets a 13/10 for making sure we had a memorable day
Response from the operator: 13/10 is a new one and Aaron has fully earned it. Not rushed but not lingering either is exactly the pace we aim for, and it sounds like he nailed it. Really glad you saw everything you wanted to and hope to have you back out here again sometime.
via Tripadvisor
Great tour to do the first few days in Banff
Bee the tour guide was great. We saw lot of elk. The high lights and history and small facts were too notch. She kept the conversation flowing the entire time.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $438 to $600
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Radventures, who run 12 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.4.
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Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Banff.
How much does Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner cost?
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Prices start at $438 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Banff usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Banff is not rushed.
Is Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Banff, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Banff can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Banff and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Banff within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Banff?
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On Outty we rank every Banff experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour, Lake Louise Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Half Day Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Banff?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Banff?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner?
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Included: Comfortable, premium transportation; Dinner; Polaroid souvenir; Fresh water refills (BYO bottle); and Local guide trained in photography and storytelling. Not included: Guide gratuities (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner?
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Meet at the Bus Loading Zone on Elk Street, by the roundabout across from the Train Station, next to the Banff sign. Pic. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Banff Icons: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Gondola, Wildlife, Dinner?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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