From Banff: Moraine Lake Sunrise or Sunset & Stargazing Tour - Small Group
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- Instant Confirmation
- Duration: 8 hours
- 1 person
- Hotel pick-up
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- English
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Highlights
This tour brings you to Moraine Lake, the symbol of Banff National Park, at dawn before the crowds arrive or in the evening after they leave. On the sunrise tour, watch the Valley of the Ten Peaks glow in the morning light; on the sunset & stargazing tour, enjoy the dusk scenery and the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. A local guide leads a small group of up to 13 people, and hotel pickup in Banff and Canmore is included. Hot drinks, blankets and headlamps are provided so you stay comfortable even in the chilly mountain air.
Program
See Moraine Lake in the calm of
sunrise or sunset and starlight
This small-group tour takes you to Moraine Lake, the icon of Banff National Park, at times when crowds are thin. Choose either the sunrise tour or the sunset & stargazing tour. After pickup from hotels in Canmore and Banff, you travel by van for about 1 hour 45 minutes along mountain roads. The van stays in the parking lot throughout the tour, so your belongings are always close by.
Sunrise tour: arrive at the lakeshore before dawn
Depart early and reach Moraine Lake up to 45 minutes before sunrise. Enjoy free coffee, tea or hot chocolate and settle in comfortably with a comfort bag containing a headlamp, blanket and seat pad.
Walk a short way to the Rockpile with your guide, picking up photography tips and stories about the area's ecosystem and wildlife. Watch the morning light reach the Valley of the Ten Peaks, then explore the lakeshore at your own pace during free time before returning to Banff.
Sunset & stargazing tour: drive the Bow Valley Parkway to the lake
Begin with a scenic drive along the Bow Valley Parkway, known as habitat for elk, deer and bears. Stop for photos at Morant's Curve, then continue to Moraine Lake.
As the crowds leave in the evening, stroll along the lakeshore and climb the Rockpile to watch the sunset. Comfortable chairs, blankets and hot drinks let you relax as the sun sets over the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars
After dark it is time for stargazing. With minimal light pollution at Moraine Lake, look for planets and constellations through telescopes and binoculars with your guide. If you are lucky, you may even see the northern lights.
※ Sunrise, sunset, stars, northern lights and wildlife are natural phenomena and sightings are not guaranteed.
※ If clouds, rain or snow limit visibility, stargazing time is shortened and time at Moraine Lake is extended.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Information
What's Included
- Drinks: free coffee (sunrise tour only), tea, hot chocolate and water (please bring your own water bottle).
- Experienced local guide: learn from a knowledgeable guide who shares insights and stories about the area.
- Sunset equipment: view constellations up close with telescopes and binoculars.
- Sunset amenities: comfortable chairs and cozy blankets for a relaxing evening.
- Sunrise amenities: seat pads and blankets to keep you warm and comfortable on chilly mountain mornings.
- Convenient transportation: the van stays in the parking lot throughout the tour, so your belongings are always nearby.
- Headlamp: light your way to the best viewpoint with the headlamp provided.
- Rain gear: ponchos are provided in case of rain.
- Free time: enjoy 3 hours at Moraine Lake.
- This tour supports the Blue Green Planet Project. A tree is planted in Canada for every booking.
What's Not Included
- Food
- Tips (optional but always appreciated)
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
- On your booked date, meet your guide in the lobby of your selected hotel and board the pickup vehicle.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point:
Hotel pickup in Banff and Canmore
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check your voucher after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time. The tour starts in Canmore, and Banff pickups take place about 30 minutes after the tour start time. Please be ready in the lobby 10 minutes before your pickup time.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
Location
Hotel pickup in Banff and Canmore
What to Remember
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