Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunrise | Award-Winning Premium Tour
Overview
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7 hours
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Radventures presents: Sunrise Adventure.
Join Banff's top-rated tour operator on this exclusive experience visiting Moraine Lake for sunrise & Lake Louise before the crowds arrive.
On this tour, you'll have guaranteed & expedited access to Moraine Lake, where your expert local guide will show you to the best locations to watch the sunrise hit the glaciers above The Valley of the Ten Peaks and the stunning turquoise Moraine Lake.
Enjoy our local cafe included breakfast and sip on a complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, or tea as you eagerly await the sunrise, and utilize your expert local guides' photography skills & knowledge to set yourself up for an amazing sunrise photoshoot.
Explore the trails of Moraine Lake before the big buses arrive.
After sunrise, visit beautiful Lake Louise before the crowds arrive, taking in the sunrise colours and the neon blue waters from a canoe (optional extra) or the trails.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 5 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
What To Expect
Banff National Park
Start your day with Radventures’ premium, multi-award-winning and top-rated sunrise tour — a must for any Banff bucket list. Your adventure begins with an early pickup in Banff, where you’ll board our spacious, upscale vehicle featuring panoramic windows and plenty of legroom. Settle in and enjoy some extra sleep, or stay alert as we travel scenic backroads at first light — a time when bears, moose, elk, and other wildlife are often spotted starting their day. It’s a peaceful, beautiful ride that sets the tone for the unforgettable morning ahead.
Moraine Lake
Arrive before the crowds and big tour buses, with your certified expert local guide leading you safely by headlamp to a spectacular viewpoint, ready to witness the sunrise. Enjoy the tranquility of the Valley of the Ten Peaks in the distance as the first light illuminates the lake. Sip on complimentary hot drinks (coffee, tea, and cocoa) while soaking in the serenity. Your guide, expertly trained in photography, is happy to help you capture the perfect sunrise shots. Guests typically spend 1.5 to 2 hours here — plenty of time to take in the views and explore lakeside trails before the big buses arrive.
Options
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Sunrise | Award-Winning Premium Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Water refills (please BYO water bottle)
Pick up & drop off at Banff Train Station
Expert local guide with photography training
Hot chocolate, coffee & tea available all morning
Hotel pick-up in Banff & Lake Louise
Award-winning small group tour, led by a certified and expert local guide with photography training
Onboard cooler to keep drinks and food cold
Head torch rental
Local Cafe breakfast croissant. Ham, egg & sautéed vegetables. For dietary considerations please contact supplier prior to departure.
Upscale, modern & spacious transportation with large panoramic windows perfect for spotting wildlife
Guide gratuities (not mandatory, but greatly appreciated)
Park Pass
Pickup points
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue Banff Canada
Peaks Hotel and Suites
218 Lynx Street Banff Canada
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
521 Banff Avenue Banff Canada
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
300 Mountain Avenue Banff Canada
Canalta Lodge Banff
545 Banff Ave Banff Canada
Moose Hotel and Suites
345 Banff Avenue Banff Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A truly magical & unforgettable tour
U5838EGjaner,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So special to see the sunrise at Lake Moraine this morning. Worth the eye wateringly early start! Liam was our guide, with amazing knowledge & stories about all aspects of the National Park. As it was the first day of our holiday, he gave us a great contextual overview of the Banff area which has enriched our stay. The mountain & lake scenery was spectacular. The weather didnt allow the hoped for sunshine on the tips of the 10 peaks, but it really didn't matter, it was so beautiful anyway. The colour of both lakes was such a beautiful blue. We were also exceptionally fortunate to spot some amazing wildlife from the tour bus, the most wonderful being a grizzly bear mum & her cub. A really awesome tour, worth every penny! Thank you Liam & Radventures!
Great trip, even without blue skies!
Graham F,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour fitting in 3 lakes. The views are simply stunning, not only for the colour of the water but the scale of the mountains. Liam gave us information and knowledge throughout the trip. Very good tour leader (thanks for the recommendation of Beaver tails - delicious!)
Bucket list must do
Della S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.002 years later and we are still talking about how amazing this was. We watched the sunrise on Morraine and the reflection grow on the lake. So so beautiful. Bucket list must do.
Cheers to Radventures!
MindyI15,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is definitely worth paying more than the other tours. Liam was an excellent host and we appreciated the smaller group and extra perks. We highly recommend this tour and Radventures if you want a custom experience. Cheers!
Amazing tour
U6277YEbillr,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lakes’ natural beauty is astounding. The early arrival was perfect for sunrise and Lake Moraine. Liam was an amazing guide
A first-class tour with a first-class host
Travelnut113,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really brilliant morning trip with views and an experience well worth the early alarm clock! Lubo was a brilliant guide and couldn’t have done anything more to make us feel comfortable, informed and entertained. A first-class tour with a first-class host.
Excellent Experience, Great Views, Knowledgeable tour guide
R210947DNadia,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic experience! The views were breathtaking, the hike was enjoyable, and the weather was just right. Our tour guide was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable, which made the whole trip even more enriching.
So fun
lynann b,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aaron, our guide was the best! He told us a lot about the area and what to expect. He made sure that everyone was having a good time and was awesome at taking photos. He gave us a choice to either spend the entire time at lake Louise or leave early and drive the scenic bow valley pkwy. back. We voted on the later and so glad we did. We saw an Elk and a mule deer close to the road. Thanks Aaron!
Wonderful experience
Travel332818,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful. Perfect timing to see everything we wanted to see and Bee was an excellent, informative, entertaining guide. Absolutely recommend to see the beautiful lakes of banff before the crowds.
Fantastic Excursion
Curious788193,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic excursion. We had an early start to the day and whilst waiting for our bus we had the magnificent experience of witnessing a family of deer walking down the road near us. They were eating the flowers outside our hotel - Aspen Lodge. The views at Lake Moraine were stunning with the different colours of the lake due to the sun rising and also where the sun was shining on the mountains. Taylor, our guide was excellent and he provided some of his expert knowledge about the best places to watch and capture the sunrise, and he also made a wonderful hot chocolate drink. After we left Lake Moraine we travelled onto Lake Louise where we were able to walk alongside some of the lake which was lovely. However, on the way to Lake Louise we encountered 3 Grizzly Bears (mum and 2 cubs) eating all the berries getting ready for their hibernation period. Taylor did say that this was quite unusual to see the bears so close on this trip. Following our visit to both lakes we then went on to have our breakfast - we stopped at a café. The breakfast roll and muffin were lovely. We were then driven back to Banff and our hotel. We would highly recommend this tour. Taylor you were a superb guide.
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