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Tour Code: 693-18597
1-Day Columbia Icefield and Banff Tour from Calgary/Banff - Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake
Our Price: from US$99 ￥671 €87 C$141 Rs.9459 (Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days)
Duration: 1 day
Language: English; Mandarin Chinese
Group Size: Max 55 people
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.
Highlights:
- Complimentary Park Pass: Free national park admission for the entire summer season (May - Oct).
Itinerary
Day 1:Calgary, AB - Banff National Park, AB - Columbia Icefield, AB - Jasper National Park, AB(1002 km)
Depart from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff and begin a breathtaking journey north along one of the world's most scenic mountain highways. Pause for a scenic photo stop at Crowfoot Glacier. Continue to Bow Lake. Guests may also step inside the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Travel onward to Peyto Lake. Enjoy a 30-minute stop to admire one of the Canadian Rockies’ most photographed viewpoints. Stop at Saskatchewan River Crossing for lunch. Guests may choose to enjoy a self-serve buffet or relax before continuing the journey north. Continue along the legendary Icefields Parkway (Highway 93),arrive at the Columbia Icefield, where guests may choose to embark on the optional Ice Explorer Snowcoach experience. Ride onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, standing atop ice formed over millions of years for a truly unforgettable encounter with the Icefields. After a day immersed in alpine grandeur, relax on the return journey to Calgary, concluding a spectacular Rocky Mountains experience.
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Banff National Park, ABCanada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
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Bow LakeBow 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.
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Peyto LakeAlong 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)
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Columbia Icefield, ABThe 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.
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Ice ExplorerVisitors 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.
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Jasper National Park, ABOffering 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.
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Icefields ParkwayA 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.
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Athabasca GlacierThe 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.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure |
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| Calgary, AB | 7:30am | |
| Calgary, AB | 7:45am | |
| Banff, AB | 9:30am |
- 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
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.
Includes & Excludes
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.
Fuel Surcharge (Mandatory): C$5/pp/day.
Additional Notes
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 recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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.