Banff – Lake Louise (75 min) – Moraine Lake (60 min) – Lake Louise Village Lunch (own expense; optional set lunch, 45 min) – Emerald Lake (20 min) – Natural Bridge (15 min) – Banff – Calgary
Morning
Depart early from Banff and travel west along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway. As the Rockies rise dramatically ahead, pass the striking ramparts of Castle Mountain, its sheer cliffs resembling a stone fortress carved into the skyline.
Arrive at Lake Louise, often called the “Sapphire of the Rockies.” Mineral-rich waters shimmer in vivid blue hues, framed by towering peaks and the Victoria Glacier. From the lakeshore, admire the elegant Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a timeless alpine landmark nestled among pine forests.
Midday
Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal) for a 60-minute visit. From the viewpoint, gaze across luminous turquoise waters set beneath the jagged skyline of the Ten Peaks—one of the most iconic panoramas in the Canadian Rockies.
Enjoy lunch at Lake Louise Village (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional Chinese or Western set menu (approx. 45 minutes) before continuing westward.
Afternoon
Travel onward past the historic Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel carved through the mountains, and enter Yoho National Park.
Stop at Emerald Lake for a peaceful 20-minute visit. Its jade-green waters ripple gently as red canoes drift across the surface—one of the park’s most serene scenes.
Continue to Natural Bridge, sculpted over centuries by the rushing Kicking Horse River. Here, forest, river, and distant peaks come together in a dramatic natural display.
Evening
Return to Banff to enjoy its lively mountain-town atmosphere before continuing onward to Calgary.
Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements
- Moraine Lake: Typically open from the Victoria Day long weekend (May) to late September / early October, subject to Parks Canada conditions.
- If closed: The visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) and Vermilion Lakes (15 minutes).
- In this case, the Moraine Lake mandatory fee will not be charged.
Arrival time in Calgary may vary depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions.
For Domestic flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 21:30.
For international flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 22:30.
Banff – Lake Louise (75 min) – Moraine Lake (60 min) – Lake Louise Village Lunch (own expense; optional set lunch, 45 min) – Emerald Lake (20 min) – Natural Bridge (15 min) – Banff – Calgary
Morning
Depart early from Banff and travel west along the iconic Trans-Canada Highway. As the Rockies rise dramatically ahead, pass the striking ramparts of Castle Mountain, its sheer cliffs resembling a stone fortress carved into the skyline.
Arrive at Lake Louise, often called the “Sapphire of the Rockies.” Mineral-rich waters shimmer in vivid blue hues, framed by towering peaks and the Victoria Glacier. From the lakeshore, admire the elegant Fairmont Château Lake Louise, a timeless alpine landmark nestled among pine forests.
Midday
Continue to Moraine Lake (seasonal) for a 60-minute visit. From the viewpoint, gaze across luminous turquoise waters set beneath the jagged skyline of the Ten Peaks—one of the most iconic panoramas in the Canadian Rockies.
Enjoy lunch at Lake Louise Village (at your own expense). Guests may choose an optional Chinese or Western set menu (approx. 45 minutes) before continuing westward.
Afternoon
Travel onward past the historic Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel carved through the mountains, and enter Yoho National Park.
Stop at Emerald Lake for a peaceful 20-minute visit. Its jade-green waters ripple gently as red canoes drift across the surface—one of the park’s most serene scenes.
Continue to Natural Bridge, sculpted over centuries by the rushing Kicking Horse River. Here, forest, river, and distant peaks come together in a dramatic natural display.
Evening
Return to Banff to enjoy its lively mountain-town atmosphere before continuing onward to Calgary.
Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements
- Moraine Lake: Typically open from the Victoria Day long weekend (May) to late September / early October, subject to Parks Canada conditions.
- If closed: The visit will be replaced with Lake Minnewanka (30 minutes) and Vermilion Lakes (15 minutes).
- In this case, the Moraine Lake mandatory fee will not be charged.
Arrival time in Calgary may vary depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions.
For Domestic flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 21:30.
For international flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 22:30.
