Along Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Bow Lake & Columbia Icefield

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Calgary

  Pickup Locations & Times This tour offers 2 pickup locations in Calgary. Please select your preferred starting point when placing your booking. [NE Calgary] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel — 07:30 [Downtown Calgary] Bus station in front of the Harry Hays Building (across the street from the Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel), on 4th Ave SE — 07:45

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Banff National Park

  Discover the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s first national park ,established in 1885 and located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Pickup Locations & Times [Banff Town] Elk + Avenue Hotel — 09:30

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)

  Located along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Crowfoot Glacier is named for its shape, which resembles a crow’s foot. It sits above Bow Lake and is a striking example of the region’s glacial beauty, with multiple ice “toes” extending down the mountainside. A perfect stop for photos, short walks, and scenic views of the Canadian Rockies.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Bow Lake

  Bow Lake is known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning mountain backdrop, including the Bow Glacier. It’s a favorite stop for photography, short hikes, and picnics, with peaceful reflections on calm days that capture the Rockies’ beauty perfectly.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Icefields Parkway (Pass by)

  Name as one of the most scenic drives in the world. Along the way, you’ll see towering mountains, glaciers, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Peyto Lake

  Peyto Lake is famous for its vivid turquoise color and wolf-head shape when viewed from the Bow Summit lookout. Fed by glacial meltwater, the lake is surrounded by towering mountains and lush forests, making it a must-stop for photography and short hikes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Lunch stop: Midday, enjoy a break at The Crossing (Saskatchewan River Crossing), where an optional self-serve buffet lunch is available for purchase.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  The journey continues along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway (Highway 93), often ranked among the most beautiful drives on Earth. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield Centre, guests may choose to board the legendary Ice Explorer Snowcoach (Optional add-on activity mst be purchsed at least 7 days before the start of the trip) for a once-in-a-lifetime ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Calgary

  After a day immersed in alpine grandeur, return to Banff/ Calgary, concluding a truly spectacular Rocky Mountains experience. Estimated return Banff : 6:00 - 7:00 PM Estimated return Calgary : 7:30 - 8:30 PM

  3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance.
• The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes.

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