Columbia Icefield & Peyto Lake Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

4.1(66)9 hours - 12 hoursChinese, Japanese, EnglishBook 4 hours aheadCalgary, Canada

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$102

Depart from Calgary or Banff with us and follow the Icefields Parkway through the Canadian Rockies. See Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier along the drive, then stop at Peyto Lake for sweeping mountain views.

During the operating season, spend time at the Columbia Icefield and choose an optional, separately priced Ice Explorer ride onto the glacier. If the Icefield visit is closed, the itinerary visits Lake Minnewanka and offers an optional Banff Upper Hot Springs stop instead. Scenic stops may change with road and weather conditions.

Included

Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
Bilingual Chinese-English tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
National Park Fee & GST

Not included

Lunch (Guests can purchase lunch at Icefield Centre) & Person Expense
Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)
Please note this tour does not visit Skywalk
Gratuities (Suggested: CAD $15 per person per day in cash)

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What you'll do

Banff
Banff, Canada
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff National Park / Pick up at Banff Town
1h 30m
Icefields Parkway
Jasper, Canada
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
Crowfoot Glacier
Improvement District No. 9, Canada
Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third toe" was melted and barely visible.
Bow Lake
Canada
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Highway 93, Icefields Pkwy, Improvement District No. 12, Canada
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.
2h 30mAdmission not included
Lake Minnewanka
Banff Avenue, Distance from Banff:10 km and distance from Lake Louise:66 km, Banff, Canada
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 min
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain Ave, Banff, Canada
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 hourAdmission not included
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave Ave, Banff, Canada
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 minAdmission not included
Peyto Lake
Lake Louise, Canada
It's milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day. (if closed, replaced by Waterfowl Lakes)
20 min
Banff
Banff, Canada
Bus Ride From Icefield back to Banff National Park
2 hours
Calgary
Calgary, Canada
Bus Ride from Banff National Park back to Calgary
1h 30m

Meeting and pickup

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Meeting Time 09:25AM. Departure Time 09:35AM. We will meet you at the hotel lobby

*Subject to change to other hotels in Banff Town. Guests will be notified one day prior to departure if any changes.

*Customers will return back to Banff or can choose to be dropped off at Calgary Downtown.

Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Bus parks in front of the hotel. Please wait in the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.

*Customers will return back to Calgary Downtown or can choose to be dropped off at Banff Aspen Lodge.

Good to know

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.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.