Columbia Icefield Day Tour From Calgary: Jasper National Park and Ice Explorer | Canada
Discover the Icefield Parkway and see mountains, crystalline lakes, and abundant wildlife. Admire the incredible scenery and drive on top of a glacier. Keep your camera ready to spot wildlife along the way.
- Save yourself from the hassle of public transportation with a comfortable car service to witness Columbia Icefields
- Experience a ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer to admire the icy surface across Athabasca Glacier
- Explore the stunning views with a professional tour guide
Options
Columbia Icefield Day Tour
Inclusions
Tips
Service charge
Tour guide
Admission to the national park
Transportation via air-conditioned coach
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Dining expenses
Insurance
Other expenses not mentioned above
Ice Explorer
What's included in Columbia Icefield Day Tour From Calgary: Jasper National Park and Ice Explorer | Canada
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Depart from Calgary
Depart from Banff
Travel along Icefields Parkway and see majestic mountains, glacial lakes, and stunning natural landscapes
Explore Rockies and Bow Lake and marvel at the pristine water among grand peaks
Enjoy a breathtaking and otherworldly landscape of Columbia Icefield
Join the optional Ice Explorer ride across Athabasca Glacier
Journey to Peyto Lake, a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies
End the day with a visit to Crowfoot Glacier and admire the wonderful scenery
Return to Banff around 18:00-19:00
Return to Calgary around 20:00-21:00
— What You Can Expect —
Take on a journey from Calgary to Jasper National Park, Canada's largest national park, to witness majestic mountains, clear lakes, and diverse wildlife. Journey on the magnificent Icefields Parkway, appreciate stunning landscapes, drive atop a glacier, and observe native wildlife.
Stop at Bow Lake, a pristine mountain lake nestled in the Rockies. Experience the Columbia Icefield with an optional ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer, which will take you out onto the surface of the majestic Athabasca glacier. Continue to Peyto Lake following your exhilarating adventure and marvel at the glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park amidst the Canadian Rockies. Finish your day with a visit to Crowfoot Glacier to observe its unique natural form.
Embark on a guided tour and create lasting memories in this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site with Over The Planet!
— Itinerary —
- Bow Lake: 20-min stop
- Columbia Icefield: 2.5-hour stop
*Closed before May 5 and after October, will be replaced by Minnewanka Lake and Two Jack Lake
- Peyto Lake: 20-minute stop
*If it is closed, it will be replaced with Waterfowl Lake instead - Crowfoot Glacier: 15-minute stop
— Important Info —
- Meeting Time & Point:
- 7:50 am: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel (610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1)
- 9:25 am: Banff Aspen Lodge (401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9) - Return Info: Return to Calgary at 8:30 pm. The actual itinerary is dependent on transportation
Inclusions
- A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 10:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
- Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- As the supplier's office won't be open at tour commencement, please share a reachable contact number during booking for the driver to reach you. For transfer service inquiries, please refer to the emergency contact number on the voucher
- Please arrive promptly at designated meeting points throughout the trip, as tour will leave on time and refunds will not be granted to late arrivals
- This is a shared tour. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Carry sunscreen at all times during the summer in Canada's high latitude region to prevent sunburn
- Travelers are recommended to download or print out the e-voucher for offline access
- Temperatures can vary by 10 degrees Fahrenheit from day to night. Please check the temperature of destination before packing
- The Columbia Icefield has a lower average temperature. Please wear warm clothing
- It is recommended to arrange comprehensive travel insurance immediately upon booking your residence as an added measure of protection
Meet
Venues
- Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel Amp Suites LobbyBetween07:50 - 08:00View on Map
- Banff Aspen LodgeBetween09:25 - 09:35View on Map
Meeting / End Points
- Bow Lake
Policies
Purchase Summary
- English and Chinese tour guide available and Japanese guided will be offered in audio on vehicle only
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point promptly as the bus will depart on time. Refunds will not be granted to late arrivals
- The itinerary is for reference only, the tour guide may adjust the attraction visit sequence to accommodate weather and other unexpected situations
- The drop-off time and itinerary are subject to weather/traffic conditions and unforeseen circumstances, please enquire the tour guide about the itinerary on the day of return
- The visit time of each attraction is subject to change depending on weather
- In the event of adverse traffic and weather and force majeure resulting in attraction cancellation, the tour guide will arrange substitute attractions without prior notice
- If closure of any sightseeing point occurs, it will be replaced by other points
- The return time is subject to change depending on traffic conditions. Please refrain from arranging activities and flights other than this tour to avoid delays
- Travelers must carry their ID documents (e.g., passport, ID card) at all times in case of identity verification during the tour
- No refunds or compensation will be given if you leave the tour midway or miss it entirely due to personal reasons (e.g., lack of travel documents, late arrival, sickness, accident)
- The local tour operator strives to ensure accuracy in all brochure descriptions at the time of publication, but retains the right to modify, delay, or cancel tours and accommodations, with resulting expenses borne by participants
- The local tour operator is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from delays, cancellations, loss of belongings, illness, accidents, or other issues caused by providers or their employees
- Mandatory reservations are needed for optional activities. Kindly reserve optional admissions and extra services if interested, as on-site bookings are not allowed
- One piece of carryon luggage, with applicable size restrictions, is allowed for each person. Additional checked luggage fee will be applied if needed
- Unfortunately, this tour is not barrier-free
