1-Day Columbia Icefield and Banff Tour from Calgary/Banff - Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour Code: 693-18597westar_travel ICE01
Visit Jasper National Park (Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parkway), Banff National Park (Bow Lake, Peyto Lake). It’s the adventure of a lifetime at the Columbia Icefield. You’ll explore the ancient Athabasca Glacier on a giant Ice Explorer, discovering glaciology and stepping right on to the glacier itself.
Summer Spectacle|Canada Strong Pass National Park Free Admission Program Applicable Period: June 20, 2025 – September 2, 2025
To celebrate the summer travel season, visitors entering designated Canadian national parks during the specified period will enjoy cash rebates on national park admission fees!
Participating National Parks: Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park
Promotion Details:
Visitors entering the above-mentioned national parks during the applicable period will receive a cash refund of CAD $7 per adult per day (based on commercial ticket rates), distributed on-site by the tour guide.
For guests enjoying the "Buy 2 Get 2 Free" room promotion, the refund standards are as follows:
Single Room: Refund for 1 adult
Double Room: Refund for 2 adults
Triple Room: Refund for 2 adults
Quad Room: Refund for 2 adults
Guests not participating in the "Buy 2 Get 2 Free" promotion will receive refunds based on the number of adults listed in the booking.
Important Notes:
All refunds will be issued in cash by our tour guides during the trip.
This promotion does not affect the original tour price and is not considered a price reduction.
We reserves the final right to interpret this promotion. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Overview
Day 1
Day 1 Calgary - Banff National Park - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Calgary (677 km)
Day 1 Calgary - Banff National Park - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park - Calgary (677 km)
Calgary, AB
Banff National Park, AB
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Columbia Icefield, AB
Ice Explorer
Jasper National Park, AB
Icefields Parkway
Athabasca Glacier
Calgary, AB
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded (The Crossing Western Lunch Box)|Dinner: Excluded
Along the Icefields Parkway you will see Crowfoot Glacier. Stop by Bow Lake visit the historical Simpson'sNum-Ti-Jah. Then stop at Peyto Lake. Drive along the Icefield Parkway, take a Snowcoach on Athabasca Glacier. After that , we'll drive back to Calgary.
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.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Peyto Lake
Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)
If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Columbia Icefield, AB
The Columbia Icefield spans 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies and feeds iconic glaciers like Athabasca Glacier. Enjoy a thrilling experience, including a Snow Coach ride onto the glacier and a walk on the glass-floored Skywalk, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Ice Explorer
Visitors to Jasper National Park in Alberta can take this exciting ride across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. This is a great way to see the vast tundra of Jasper.
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
A 230 km long scenic road that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies, travelling through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, visible from the parkway. It links Lake Louise with Jasper to the north. At its southern end, the Icefields Parkway terminates at Highway 1.
Athabasca Glacier
The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Banff drop off point: around 6:30pm at Elk + Avenue Hotel, address:333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B1 Calgary drop off point: around 8:00pm
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
Delta Calgary Downtown
Calgary airport, Please arrange your return flight after 10:30PM
The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
Price Includes
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Traffic Accident Insurance
Admission for National Park
Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
Price Excludes
Mandatory Service fee in cash (C$15 per person per day)
Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
Refunds for costs caused by force majeure such as but not limited to traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft machine failures, flight cancellations or changes in time, etc.
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
All optional tours or meal package can not be booked on the tour.
Additional Note
Optional Meal Plan: Due to the limited resources of the Rocky Mountain, the materials are prepared in advance, and it is not possible to temporarily change the meals. Please inform us at least 10 days in advance before your departure if you have a vegetarian requirement or dietary taboo on the F&B. If you proposes to change during the tour, we will try our best to coordinate, but we can't guarantee it. If there is any additional cost, it will be borne by the guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- CA +1 403-201-8525
Luggage Policy: Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.
Confirmation
After the reservation information is submitted, you will immediately receive a receipt email for the reservation order. Within 72 hours of submission, you will receive an order status confirmation email. Please do not book a flight until you receive an order status confirmation email.
Redemption
After booking online, you will receive a "confirmation email" with complete instructions, including the local phone number of the destination. When you are sure, be sure to print this "confirmation email" and take it with you on your trip -- evidence that you have paid for it.
Terms & Condition
The following applies to order cancellations OR changes :
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 72hours prior to the departure of the tour;
2. Charge 6% tour fee/ order/time 72hours or more before the tour (activities and catering are refundable)
3. Christmas, New Year, and holidays(Dec.16-Jan.02) are non-refundable and non-changeable once confirmed.
The following applies to order modification
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 30 days before the tour
2. A service fee of 6% tour fee / single/trip will be charged for 72hours or more before the trip
3. If there is any upgrade hotels (Fairmont, etc.) in the booking, there will be non-refundable for any changes or cancellation for upgrade hotel option.
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.
If your itinerary includes shuttle service, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. The travel agency reserves the right to provide the second service or to charge $30 per person if there is an error in pick-up due to inaccurate information.
Visitors under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above).
Please understand that complimentary items unavailable due to traffic, weather or other force majeure factors, or you cannot participate due to personal reasons, the fees will not be refunded.
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
If you have special needs (such as bed, vegetarian, baby chair, etc.), please inform us at least 7 days before the trip, we will try to coordinate, but no guarantee.
If you need to leave the tour, please sign the confirmation of leaving the tour.
During the tour, there may be different vehicles and tour guides to serve you. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The order of travel may be adjusted.
If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
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