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Private Custom Tours
Your places. Your pace. Your private Rockies day.
CAD $1,125 per group · 5 hours. The extended 8–9 hour package is CAD $1,575 per private group.
Choose your private experience
Enjoy one of our signature tours with your own group, or build a day around the places you love.
Planning guide: suggested durations start in Banff or Canmore and include hotel return. Calgary pickup adds travel time. We’ll confirm the route, access, duration and full quote with you before payment.
Banff in one beautiful day
The Magnificent 7 of Banff
7 hours
Private Banff sightseeing tour
Waterfalls, mountain viewpoints and lakeside pauses. A varied introduction to Banff, with time to enjoy the scenery.
Bow Falls → Surprise Corner → Hoodoos → Lake Minnewanka → Two Jack Lake → Norquay Viewpoint → Vermilion Lakes → hotel return
Seven scenic stops, with the route and timing confirmed for your date.
Our classic lakes day
Lake Louise, Emerald & Natural Bridge
8 hours suggested
Winter lakes and scenic viewpoints
Two unforgettable lakes, a mountain railway curve and room for the little moments in between. Let the Rockies set the mood.
Lake Louise → Emerald Lake → Natural Bridge → Morant’s Curve → Bow Valley Parkway → hotel return
Access and the order of stops are confirmed for your date.
Your private evening under the stars
Stargazing Experience
5 hours
Private evening tour
Four planned stops, mountain scenery and time to enjoy the night sky with your own group.
Hotel pickup, four planned evening stops and hotel return. We confirm the final route for your date.
Night-sky visibility depends on weather and conditions. Stars and aurora sightings are not guaranteed.
Four lakes, more time by the water
The Fantastic 4 - Four Lakes Tour
8 hours
Private four-lakes day tour
Two hours at Lake Louise, two hours at Lake Minnewanka, and relaxed 30-minute stops at Two Jack Lake and Vermilion Lakes.
Lake Louise, scenic Bow Valley return and a Morant’s Curve photo stop, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Vermilion Lakes, then hotel return.
Five hours at the lakes, plus driving and photo stops. Road access, walking conditions and final timing are confirmed before booking.
Your ski resort, with the return journey arranged
Private Ski Resort Round Trip
Timing on request
Private outward and return transport
Choose Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort or Mt. Norquay. Tell us your preferred pickup and return times.
Hotel pickup, your chosen ski resort, and return to your hotel at the agreed time.
Vehicle, gear capacity, timing and the complete quote are confirmed before booking. Lift tickets, rentals and lessons are separate.
Your places. Your pace.
Design Your Own Private Tour
Custom duration
Request your preferred places and timing
Choose the destinations you would love to visit, tell us your walking preferences and add any special requests.
We review your wishlist, seasonal access, travel time and your group, then suggest a practical itinerary.
Your selections are requests. We confirm what is possible, the final route and the full quote before payment.
A glimpse of the experience
Hear the Rockies in your language.
For guests who feel more at home in another language, a private tour can include a narrated audio companion with stories and place highlights in your selected language.
Your driver-host takes care of transport and shares general information at the stops. During agreed free time you explore independently and meet again at the arranged place and time.
Choose your audio language
Available on request. We’ll confirm the language, itinerary and listening setup before payment. Choose from all 11 language options above.
Inclusions & practical details
- Your driver-host, transport and the agreed sightseeing route.
- Water, soft drinks and one small snack per guest.
- Tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
- Hiking poles, blankets, headlamps and umbrellas are available, as appropriate for your tour, time of day and weather. Tour-specific equipment is listed below.
- Private vehicle and driver-host for your group, with equipment matched to the agreed route.
- Multilingual audio companion in your confirmed language, available on request.
Pickup & drop-off
Pickup planning should feel simple, even before the trip begins.
Choose Banff or Canmore, then select your hotel in the private planner. You can see its address and open its location on a map.
Staying at an Airbnb or a different hotel? Choose that option and enter your accommodation address. We’ll confirm a suitable pickup point and time for your route before your trip.
Calgary pickup adds travel time. One downtown meeting point is planned for selected morning departures; the exact location must be confirmed for your date.
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.
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.
Stops may include uneven viewpoints, short paths and changing surfaces. If you have mobility or accessibility needs, tell us when requesting the tour so we can confirm the most suitable stops and pace.
Rockies conditions can change quickly. Dress in layers and expect the guide to adapt pacing or viewpoints when weather affects comfort or visibility.
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
Yes. Photography pace and preferred landscapes can form part of the route request.
Reasonable adjustments may be possible, but access, timing, safety and park conditions always shape the final route.
CAD $1,125 per private group for 5 hours, before applicable tax. The extended 8–9 hour sightseeing package is CAD $1,575 per private group. Dedicated ski transportation has its own service prices.
Choose 5 hours or 8–9 hours. Your confirmed route and pickup area determine how much of that time is available at each destination.
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.
Private tours include water, soft drinks and a small snack, such as a biscuit or chocolate, for every guest. 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.
Let’s plan your private day
CAD $1,125 per group for 5 hours, before applicable tax. The extended 8–9 hour package is CAD $1,575 per private group. Ask for sunrise, daytime, sunset or stargazing—or choose a dedicated private ski day.
Your private day is reserved especially for your group. Cancel at least 6 days (144 hours) before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
Cancellations received less than 6 days (144 hours) before departure, 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.
Tell us what your perfect Rockies day feels like.
A question about the route or your group? We’re happy to help you work it out.