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Sunset + Stargazing
From lake colours to a sky full of possibilities.
Private CAD $1,575 / group · 8–9 hour package
Here’s how your day feels.
Begin at Lake Louise, then continue to Moraine Lake for the evening light. Stay as darkness arrives and explore the sky together, with warm drinks and equipment to share.
Why this tour is special
One journey, two different moods: lakes before dark, then time to look up. Clear skies, stars and aurora depend on nature and are never guaranteed.
The highlights
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
Your journey, stop by stop
This is the sample route. Stop order and time outside may change with daylight, weather and road access.
Morant’s Curve & Lake Louise
Begin at Morant’s Curve for a daylight photo stop, then continue to Lake Louise for lakeside time before travelling to Moraine Lake. Train sightings are not guaranteed.
Moraine Lake at sunset
Enjoy the changing light and settle in for the transition from evening into night.
Stargazing & return
Share binoculars and a compact telescope when visibility allows. Use a sky app on your own phone, then return with your guide.
A glimpse of the experience
Inclusions & practical details
- Your driver-host, transport and the agreed sightseeing route.
- Shared tours: one bottle of water per guest. Private tours: water and soft drinks.
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and one small snack per guest on both shared and private tours.
- Hiking poles, blankets, headlamps and umbrellas are available on both shared and private tours, as appropriate for the tour, time of day and weather.
- Heated camping chairs, hand warmers, red headlamps and shared binoculars.
- A compact telescope for shared viewing when conditions allow. Use a sky app on your own phone.
Pickup & drop-off
Pickup planning should feel simple, even before the trip begins.
Tell us where you’re staying in Banff or Canmore. We’ll arrange a suitable pickup point and confirm the address and time with your departure details.
At an Airbnb or private residence? Share the accommodation address so we can discuss a nearby meeting point. Pickup depends on the route and available stopping locations.
Where are you staying?
Banff hotel, Canmore hotel or a private residence? Share your accommodation when you enquire and we’ll help with the meeting point.
Pickup locations are confirmed with your route.
Good to know
Bring warm layers, a weatherproof jacket, sturdy footwear and a charged phone or camera. Add gloves and a warm hat for early mornings, evenings and winter. Pack a meal and extra water for your own needs.
Download your preferred sky app before leaving town and bring a power bank if you have one.
Families are welcome on suitable departures. Children are welcome on suitable departures. Please include each child’s age and any child-seat requirements with your request so we can confirm the appropriate arrangement before travel.
Walking is expected to be light, but dark and uneven ground may be present. Accessibility depends on the two confirmed viewpoints.
Cloud, smoke, wind and precipitation can affect both parts of the evening. We may adjust the viewpoint, stop order or timing for safety and the best available experience. Specific sunset, star and sky conditions cannot be guaranteed.
The order of stops may change because of weather, wildlife activity, traffic, road closures or Parks Canada conditions. Any change will aim to protect safety and preserve the best available experience.
A few more questions
No natural-sky condition can be guaranteed. Visibility depends on cloud, smoke, moonlight and season.
The return time changes with sunset and darkness. The selected date will show the confirmed window.
Yes. The tour includes transportation, a driver-host, water, a small snack, hot drinks, headlamps, warm comfort gear, heated camping chairs and available stargazing equipment.
Time at each stop is planned around the route, pickup area and seasonal light. We’ll confirm the schedule before you book.
Meals, canoe rentals, attraction tickets, personal purchases and driver-host gratuities are not included unless expressly listed.
Third-party activities follow their own hours, availability, pricing and safety rules.
Shared tours include one bottle of water per guest; private tours include water and soft drinks. Both include a small snack, such as a biscuit or chocolate. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are included too.
Please bring a meal for longer outings and any extra water or food you need. Tell us about dietary requirements when planning; the snack is a little extra, not a meal.
Mobile service can be weak or unavailable on mountain roads and at remote viewpoints. Washroom access varies by destination, season and opening hours.
Wildlife may be seen, but sightings are never guaranteed. Follow the driver-host’s pickup and safety instructions, keep a respectful distance and never approach or feed animals.
Transport and stop arrangements are confirmed for your route and conditions. Bring the footwear and personal equipment you need for independent exploration.
Before confirming, check your tour, travel date, group details and pickup location. The final booking summary should show the full price, itinerary and policies together.
Plan your departure
Shared: CAD $145 per person · Private: CAD $1,575 per group (8–9 hour package). Prices before applicable tax.
Choose your date, pickup and group. Availability and any optional extras are confirmed before booking.
Shared tours: cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund. Private tours: cancel at least 6 days (144 hours) before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
Cancellations received less than 24 hours before a shared tour, or less than 144 hours before a private tour, and no-shows, are non-refundable. The deadline is based on the local departure time in Banff / Canmore.
To cancel, email info@lordofthelakestours.ca with your booking reference. If we cancel your tour, you may choose an alternative date or a full refund.
One evening. Two completely different Rockies.
A question about the route or your group? We’re happy to help you work it out.