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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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
Departure & Return
Departure:
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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.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Banff
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff National Park / Pick up at Banff Town
Duration: 1.5 hours
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
Duration: 2 hours
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
Duration: 2.5 hours
4
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)
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Bow Lake
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Crowfoot Glacier
Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third toe" was melted and barely visible.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Banff
Bus Ride From Icefield back to Banff National Park
Duration: 2 hours
8
Calgary
Bus Ride from Banff National Park back to Calgary
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
