Moraine Lake Sunrise Experience
Overview
Guided sunrise access to Moraine Lake with hotel pickup, fewer crowds, and views.
Our tour offers a stress-free and unforgettable way to experience Moraine Lake at sunrise. With personal vehicle access restricted, we provide convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Banff and comfortable transportation directly to the lake. Arriving well before sunrise allows you time to choose the perfect viewpoint and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as the Valley of the Ten Peaks begins to glow.
Included warm tea, a fresh pastry, and cozy blankets add comfort to the experience, while a knowledgeable local guide shares stories, history, and photography tips, making this a truly special Banff bucket list moment.
What's Included
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel if no pick up selected
- Small snack, tea
- Hands on interpretive tools
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Small group size (up to 24 guests per guide)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Every pickup point has a unique pickup time that varies throughout the summer season. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior.Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 3:10AM / 3:40AM / 4:10AM / 4:40AM / 5:25AM Canalta Lodge at 3:15 AM / 3:45 AM / 4:15 AM / 4:45 AM / 5:30 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 3:16 AM / 3:46 AM / 4:16 AM / 4:46 AM / 5:31 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 3:17 AM / 3:47 AM / 4:17 AM / 4:47 AM / 5:32 AM Red Carpet Inn at 3:18 AM / 3:48 AM / 4:18 AM / 4:48 AM / 5:33 AM Douglas Fir at 3:21 AM / 3:51 AM / 4:21 AM / 4:51 AM / 5:36 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 3:25 AM / 3:55 AM / 4:25 AM / 4:55 AM / 5:40 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 3:27 AM /3:57 AM / 4:27 AM / 4:57 AM / 5:42 AM Rimrock Resort at 3:35 AM / 4:05 AM / 4:35 AM / 5:05 AM / 5:50 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 3:40 AM / 4:10 AM / 4:40 AM / 5:10 AM / 5:55 AM Scout/Guide Hall 3:45 AM / 4:15 AM / 4:45 AM / 5:15 AM / 6:00 AM Banff Train Station at 3:45 AM / 4:15 AM / 4:45 AM / 5:15 AM / 6:00 AM Juniper Hotel at 3:50 AM / 4:20 AM / 4:50 AM / 5:20 AM / 6:05 AM Lake Louise Inn at 4:27 AM / 4:57 AM / 5:27 AM / 5:57 AM / 6:42 AM Post Hotel at 4:26 AM 4:56 AM / 5:26 AM / 5:56 AM / 6:41 AM Chateau Lake Louise at 4:31 AM / 5:01 AM / 5:31 AM / 6:01 AM / 6:46 AMIf no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
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Moraine Lake
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel if no pick up selected.
- Small snack, tea.
- Hands on interpretive tools.
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- 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 Moraine Lake Sunrise Experience 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 Moraine Lake Sunrise Experience 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
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel if no pick up selected
- Small snack, tea
- Hands on interpretive tools
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
