Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing)
Overview
Spring and 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.
What's Included
- Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
- Return transport from Banff
- 1 hour stop at Lake Louise and sightseeing along the Bow Valley Parkway
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior.Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 12:25 PM Canalta Lodge at 12:30 PM Banff Caribou Lodge at 12:31 PM Fox Hotel & Suites at 12:32 PM Red Carpet Inn at 12:33 PM Douglas Fir at 12:36 PM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 12:40 PM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 12:42 PM Rimrock Resort at 12:50 PM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 12:55 PM Banff Train Station at 13:00 PM Juniper Hotel at 13:05 PMIf no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 12:42 PM.
What To Expect
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Lake Louise
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Bow Valley Parkway
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Scheduled stops at Lake Louise is approximately 1 hour in length.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate.
- Return transport from Banff.
- 1 hour stop at Lake Louise and sightseeing along the Bow Valley Parkway.
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Lake Louise (Spring & Fall Sightseeing) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
- Return transport from Banff
- 1 hour stop at Lake Louise and sightseeing along the Bow Valley Parkway
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Scheduled stops at Lake Louise is approximately 1 hour in length.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
