Banff and Yoho National Parks | Off the Beaten Path
Banff and Yoho National Parks | Off the Beaten Path
Ready for some leaf-peeping but not sure where to go in Banff and Yoho National Park in September or October? This private guided Banff and Yoho National Park tours may be just what you need. This is the type of tour when the bus or van of tourists turn left...
I turn right! Escape the crowds and witness nature's breathtaking fall transformation. September & October is the best time to experience an already beautiful landscape of mountains, rivers, and valleys turning into a picturesque display of autumn colors.
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Lake Louise
Winter in Lake Louise is vastly different to the famous image we see of its sunlight-reflecting turquoise blue glacial waters, on which people glide through on canoes. In winter, Lake Louise becomes a giant ice-skating rink and hockey pitch when its 90m deep waters freeze over to match the white cloak of the rocky wall formations and the Mount Victoria backdrop.
2 hoursMoraine Lake Rd off Great Divide Hwy
Starting 2023, personal vehicles will no longer be permitted at Moraine Lake in Alberta. Parks Canada will start offering Moraine Lake Shuttle bus from June to mid-October. Booking your shuttle in advance is required.
2 hoursHerbert Lake
Herbert Lake is a small glacial lake situated on the Icefields Parkway. It’s such a peaceful and calm lake. This is an awesome and far less-traveled trail with great mountain views.
30 minutesBow Lake
Difficulty level: easy-moderate
2 hoursPeyto Lake
Afternoon an easy hike to Peyto Lake viewpoint. The panoramic lookout is insanely beautiful.
2 hoursMistaya Canyon
The Mistaya River originates in Peyto Lake and joins the North Saskatchewan River a couple of miles downstream at Saskatchewan River Crossing.
1 hourSaskatchewan River Crossing
The Crossing has long been identified as a strategic location in the history of the Canadian West. At this location, the Mistaya and Howse Rivers meet the North Saskatchewan River. In the early 1800’s, this was the route of the Fur Trade and at this location, the Fur Traders crossed the North Saskatchewan River, following the Howse River to the Howse Pass which breeched the Rocky Mountains into what is now the province of British Columbia.
1 hourIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Private Guide
- Small private group maximum 2 travelers
- Entry/Admission - Mistaya Canyon
- Entry/Admission - Lake Louise
- Entry/Admission - Herbert Lake
- Entry/Admission - Peyto Lake
- Entry/Admission - Moraine Lake
- Entry/Admission - Bow Lake
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This private tour will have a maximum of 3 travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Free pick up/drop off from Hotel and Airbnb
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.