TakeTours >Canada >Calgary > 1-Day Columbia Icefield and Banff Tour from Calgary/Banff - Icefields Parkway, Ice Explorer, Minnewanka, Peyto and Bow Lake
1-Day Columbia Icefield and Banff Tour from Calgary/Banff - Icefields Parkway, Ice Explorer, Minnewanka, Peyto and Bow Lake Tour Code: 622-8869calgarytours CM01
Visit Banff National Park (Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake), Jasper National Park (Icefields Parkway).
No Hidden Fees: All fees are disclosed upfront, ensuring no unexpected charges during your tour.
● Driving by world-famous ICEFIELD PARKWAY to see the magical glaciallandscape
● Take the special Ice Explorer to experience the glacier tour (Optional)
● Famous Photography spot - Peyto Lake
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Early Bird Offer: $8 Off offered for bookings with departure date after 8-29-2025. Offer ends on 12-31-2025. Listed price is already adjusted. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
Child Rate: Applicable for children aged 0 to 15 years.
Early Bird Offer: $8 Off offered for bookings with departure date after 8-29-2025. Offer ends on 12-31-2025. Listed price is already adjusted. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
Child Rate: Applicable for children aged 0 to 15 years.
Overview
Day 1
Day 1 Calgary - Jasper National Park - Columbia Icefield - Banff National Park (511 km)
Day 1 Calgary - Jasper National Park - Columbia Icefield - Banff National Park (511 km)
Calgary, AB
Jasper National Park, AB
Icefields Parkway
Columbia Icefield, AB
Ice Explorer
Banff National Park, AB
Minnewanka Lake
Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional)
Peyto Lake
Crowfoot Glacier
Bow Lake
Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour
Meal: Excluded
After pickup from Calgary, we will depart for Jasper National Park. Attractions include Icefield Parkway, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Snowcoach, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier.
*Columbia Icefield - Closed before May 3 & after Thanksgiving (October), will be repalced by Minnewanka Lake & Two Jack Lake
Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Icefields Parkway
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys
Columbia Icefield, AB
The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
**Closed after the 2nd Saturday of October, will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake (20 minutes) & Banff Upper Hot Springs (Optional $$ - Pay onsite / 60 minutes)
Within the Admission Package - Activity Option 1 (Optional)
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ice Explorer
Experience the thrill of traversing the ancient Athabasca Glacier in a massive Ice Explorer. This specially designed all-terrain vehicle takes you onto a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, where you can walk, feel, and even drink from the glacier.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Minnewanka Lake
A stunning glacial lake surrounded by the rugged beauty of Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is a must-see for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Its crystal-clear waters stretch for 21 kilometers, making it the largest lake in the park.
Will visit here when Columbia Icefield closed (after the 2nd Saturday of October)
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Perched high in the Canadian Rockies, Banff Upper Hot Springs offers a truly relaxing escape with breathtaking mountain views. These natural, mineral-rich waters have been soothing visitors for over a century, providing a perfect way to unwind after a day of adventure in Banff National Park
**Will be replaced by Cave & Basin if Banff hot spring not available. Please bring the bathing suite for Banff Upper Springs if you plan to participate. Optional $$ - Pay onsite / 60 minutes
Opening Hours: Oct 12 - May 6|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.
If Peyto Lake closed, visit Waterfowl Lake instead.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Crowfoot Glacier
Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Bow Lake
A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Banff Photo + Wildlife Night Tour
Capture Banff's magic with expert guides. Photograph wildlife, Vermillion Lake's fiery sunset, and Banff Town under starry skies. Learn pro photo tips to immortalize these moments. The adventure begins 30 minutes before sunset in Banff National Park.(Optional)
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
Please arrive at least 10 mins prior to departure.
Price Includes
Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
Transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle
Traffic Accident Insurance
National Park Admission Fees (Included in check out price)
Service fees for driver and guide (Included in check out price)
Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Meals and beverage
Travel insurance
Other expenses not mentioned
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Note
Day Tour Baggage Allowance Baggage Restrictions: one piece carry on luggage per person. Check-in luggage per baggage will be charged C$25+5% per day.
Itinerary Adjustments: In case of attraction closures due to weather conditions, we will substitute them with alternative attractions to ensure a fulfilling experience.
Infant/Child Car Seat: Please bring your own car seat if needed for infants or children.
Confirmation
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Redemption
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Terms & Condition
Changes to Reservations Policy: The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: TakeTours makes every effort to serve our customers better. We also advise all customers to purchase traveler's insurance in case of interruption, accidents, illness, or anything else that may come up. If a reservation has to be cancelled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far from the departure date the cancellation takes place.
7 or more days prior to departure - C$20+5%GST per person will be charged
Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount
Day of departure or no-show - 100% of total purchase amount
Itinerary Variations We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
Complementary Items (If applicable) If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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