Columbia Icefield & Peyto Lake Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Banff

  Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff National Park / Pick up at Banff Town

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Icefields Parkway

  One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)

  Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third toe" was melted and barely visible.

  Admission ticket free
• Bow Lake (Pass by)

  It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

  At the edge of the Columbia Icefield, hop out to explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider consider an OPTIONAL tour to the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer. A once in a lifetime experience to visit the heart of the incredible Icefields Parkway, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Climb on board an all-terrain Ice Explorer and head on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Walk on, feel and drink from the ancient ice while you learn about glaciers and icefields. **Please note that this stop point includes lunch break. **Please not that this stop does not include "Skywalk" due to the tour length concern. **With the high demand, we strongly recommend to book the option provided with admission. **If Columbia Icefield is closed, we will visit Lake Minnewanka and Banff Upper Hot Springs.

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Lake Minnewanka

  Lake Minnewanka is Banff's largest glacial lake, beautifully framed by towering peaks. Enjoy scenic boat cruises, hike the shoreline, and spot abundant local wildlife. **If Columbia Icefield is closed, we will visit Lake Minnewanka and Banff Upper Hot Springs.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Banff Upper Hot Springs

  Relax in the soothing thermal waters of the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs. Perched on Sulphur Mountain, it offers spectacular views of Mount Rundle. It is the perfect alpine escape to unwind after exploring the Canadian Rockies! **Admission is not included. The fee is payable on-site. **If you plan to join this activity, please remember to bring a swimsuit. **If Banff Upper Hot Springs is closed, we will visit Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Cave and Basin National Historic Site

  Discover the birthplace of Canada's national park system at the historic Cave and Basin. Explore the natural thermal springs hidden inside a fascinating underground cavern. Enjoy interactive exhibits that reveal the rich history of the Rockies! **Admission is not included. The fee is payable on-site. **If Banff Upper Hot Springs is closed, we will visit Cave & Basin National Historic Site.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Peyto Lake

  It's milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day. (if closed, replaced by Waterfowl Lakes)

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Banff

  Bus Ride From Icefield back to Banff National Park

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Calgary

  Bus Ride from Banff National Park back to Calgary

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties or those who require a wheelchair.

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