During this sightseeing tour, you will get to discover the most beautiful lakes, glaciers, and breathtaking vistas that the Icefields Parkway has to offer!
Not far from Banff, linking Lake Louise to Jasper, Alberta, is one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the world: Alberta’s Highway 93, otherwise known as the Icefields Parkway. During this sightseeing tour, you will get to discover the most beautiful lakes, glaciers, and breathtaking vistas that the Icefields Parkway has to offer!
The 232 km Icefields Parkway winds along the Continental Divide past soaring mountain peaks, ancient glaciers, and sweeping valleys. There are many opportunities to stop along the way and explore these magnificent destinations further, and you will have the opportunity to explore the best of these magical spots during this Icefields Parkway tour from Banff!
Every tour’s itinerary is tailor-made by your expert local guide to make the most of weather conditions, account for recently spotted wildlife, and avoid the crowds. Guaranteed destinations during the Icefields Parkway include Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, and Columbia Icefield, with the option of also visiting Mistaya Canyon, Weeping Wall, Big Bend, Bridal Veil Falls, or Herbert Lake depending on the schedule. Your guides will tell you stories of local history and give you plenty of interesting insight into this special part of the world, whilst at the same time allowing you the chance to get to know each destination at your own pace. Walking and hiking around each spot is optional, and you will also be able to sit back and relax depending on what you want to do!
The freedom you have to explore on your own combined with the limited tour group size differentiates this Icefields Parkway tour from many of the other big bus tours around Banff. This truly bespoke adventure not only means that each tour is unique, but that you will get to experience this incredible area the way that is best suited to you!
Book your sightseeing tour of the Icefield Parkway now to experience the magnificent natural beauty of Alberta Canada from Banff!
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Practical information
Explore the lakes and glaciers near Banff during this 8 hour (driving time included) guided tour of the Columbia Icefields Parkway!
-Pick up at hotel
-Meet guide
-Drive up to and along Icefields Parkway
-Visit Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Columbia Icefields, a few local secret spots, and some other destinations depending on the day’s schedule!
-Enjoy a picnic lunch
-Drive back to Banff
-Drop-offs in Banff
This tour requires a minimum number of participants in order to take place. In the event that the tour cannot take place due to partcipant levels, you will be offered an opportunity to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Your optional picnic lunch can be chosen at the drop down menu during check out.
Your pick-up location can be specified at the drop down menu during check out.
- Transportation
- Guide
- Water re-fills
- Park entry fees
- Tax
- Fees
- Food (picnic lunch is available to add on for $19)
- Tip
- Waterbottle
- Comfortable clothing