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Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway

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About This Experience

A full-day journey up the Icefields Parkway from the Banff and Lake Louise area, stopping at the famous Peyto Lake viewpoint at Bow Summit, glacier-fed Bow Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier, then continuing north toward the Columbia Icefield and the Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls (seasonal) — with round-trip transport and a local guide included.

Highlights

  • See the wolf-head silhouette of turquoise Peyto Lake from the Bow Summit viewpoint — the highest point on the Icefields Parkway.
  • Stop at glacier-fed Bow Lake and the Crowfoot Glacier viewpoint along Highway 93.
  • Travel the full length of the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic mountain drives.
  • See the thundering Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls toward the Jasper end of the Parkway (seasonal).
  • Relax with round-trip transport and a knowledgeable local driver-guide — no long drive to plan yourself.

What's Included

  • ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓ Designated pickup and dropoff location (Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise Visitor Center)
  • ✓ GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • ✓ Free Crampons rental

Not Included

  • All meals.
  • All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance.
  • Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head.
  • Groups of 6+ require a compulsory guide tip, not included in the tour price.
  • If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller on board, please inform us in advance. A service fee will be charged as the guide needs to arrange vehicle space accordingly.
  • We offer infant seats upon request. Please let us know in advance, as there will be an installation and cleaning fee. To avoid additional costs, we recommend bringing your own infant seat.

Good to Know

  • All pick-up times and locations are fixed. Please carefully review the pick-up detail and choose the location that best suits you. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
  • If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, we will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
  • If the minimum number of participants is not met, we reserves the right to cancel your booking or change the tour date. We will contact you prior to the departure to inform you of any changes.
  • Total tour duration includes travel time.
  • We will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
  • Please bring your own lunch, as there are no restaurants or fast food options at the attractions.
  • Due to the unpredictable winter road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.