Overview
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Explore the frozen expanses of the Columbia Icefield, snap photos of the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and learn about the erosive legacy of the Crowfoot Glacier on this day trip around Banff and Jasper's national parks.
Explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider an optional tour to the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the heart of the Icefields Parkway. Continue to Bow Lake for photos of the jagged peaks and the icy foot of Crowfoot Glacier.
Learn how the ice shaped the mountain-studded skyline, and visit Peyto Lake, known for its blue-green waters due to high mineral content.
Please contact us via Viator message, if you would like to cancel. To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 72 hours before the experience start time in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
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What's included
Gratuities & National Park Fee
Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
Bilingual Tour Guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please contact us by sending email to tour@calgarytours.ca if you would like to be picked up at Banff but dropped off at Calgary, or picked up at Calgary but dropped off at Banff.
Please note that due to travel length and tour arrangement, we do not offer specific hotel pick up. We meet all travelers at 2 meeting locations
1. Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
2. Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
What to expect
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Banff
1 hour 30 min
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff National Park / Pick up at Banff Town
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Icefields Parkway
2 hours
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
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Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
2 hours 30 min
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 -
Peyto Lake
20 min
It's milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day. (if closed, replaced by Waterfowl Lakes)
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Bow Lake
20 min
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.
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Crowfoot Glacier
15 min
Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third toe" was melted and barely visible.
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Banff
2 hours
Bus Ride From Icefield back to Banff National Park
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Calgary
1 hour 30 min
Bus Ride from Banff National Park back to Calgary
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
Can I cancel Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–11 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Bus parks in front of the hotel.
What's included?
- Gratuities & National Park Fee
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
What's 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
Which places does it visit?
It visits Banff, Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Calgary Tours
