Banff: Private Premium Tailored 3 Parks Tour–Emerald Lake Louise
Overview
From world-famous lakes like Moraine Lake & Lake Louise, enjoy a customizable private 8–11 hrs premium day tour through Banff-Yoho-Kootenay National Parks, designed for you & your group.
As a proudly Canadian-owned company, our local guides bring deep regional knowledge & personal insights, taking you beyond typical tourist routes to discover hidden gems and unforgettable viewpoints. Experience 10 breathtaking stops featuring turquoise alpine lakes, magical waterfalls, canyons, scenic mountain overlooks & iconic Canadian Rockies landscapes.
• Enjoy a 100% Pure Banff experience while a local guide handles driving, navigation & details.
• Customize your day by spending more time at favourite spots or exploring all top highlights in all 3 national parks.
• Experience the Real Canada with optional canoeing, hiking, scenic walks, and nature exploration.
• Travel comfortably in a premium vehicle with park fees, parking, and tour essentials included.
What's Included
- Pick-up and Drop-off service
- Moraine Lake access by shared 15-passenger van with different groups as per Parks regulations
- Air-conditioned Comfortable transportation
- National Park entry fee
- Complimentary bottled water
- Experienced local guides
- Meals & beverages
- Personal expenses
- Lunch is not included, but there will be a stop in Lake Louise Village for you to enjoy a meal
- Gratuities are highly welcomed
Meeting and Pickup
Please select your preferred pickup location and be ready at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time..Pickup is available from Calgary downtown, the Canmore area, Banff town, and Lake Louise Village. If you require a different pickup location, please choose your preferred location or contact us in advance to arrange your pickup.If you are staying at a hotel, resort, or other accommodation, please wait in the main lobby during your morning pickup. For your convenience, your personal driver-guide will contact you one day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time, provide detailed pickup instructions, and share their direct contact information.If you have not heard from your driver-guide by the day before your tour, please contact us directly, and we will be happy to assist you.**For Lake Louise pickup, we will travel through Yoho National Park and visit Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and the Spiral Tunnels as alternatives to the Banff town stops.
What To Expect
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Lake Minnewanka
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Two Jack Lake
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Surprise Corner
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bow Falls
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Marble Canyon
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Castle Mountain Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lake Louise
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Samson Mall
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Numa Falls
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Emerald Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Natural Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Takakkaw Falls
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Banff: Private Premium Tailored 3 Parks Tour–Emerald Lake Louise?
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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).
- Pick-up and Drop-off service.
- Moraine Lake access by shared 15-passenger van with different groups as per Parks regulations.
- Air-conditioned Comfortable transportation.
- National Park entry fee.
- Complimentary bottled water.
- Experienced local guides.
- Meals & beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Lunch is not included, but there will be a stop in Lake Louise Village for you to enjoy a meal.
- Gratuities are highly welcomed.
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..
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 Banff: Private Premium Tailored 3 Parks Tour–Emerald Lake Louise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Banff: Private Premium Tailored 3 Parks Tour–Emerald Lake Louise 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 and Drop-off service
- Moraine Lake access by shared 15-passenger van with different groups as per Parks regulations
- Air-conditioned Comfortable transportation
- National Park entry fee
- Complimentary bottled water
- Experienced local guides
- Meals & beverages
- Personal expenses
- Lunch is not included, but there will be a stop in Lake Louise Village for you to enjoy a meal
- Gratuities are highly welcomed
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
