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Travel the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper in one long, scenic day — glaciers, jagged peaks and turquoise lakes make regular appearances. This guided one-way tour includes Glacier Adventure access and time to explore viewpoints along the route.
Travel the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper in one long, scenic day — glaciers, jagged peaks and turquoise lakes make regular appearances. This guided one-way tour includes Glacier Adventure access and time to explore viewpoints along the route.
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Operated by SunDog Tour Co · Banff, Alberta
A highway unfurls like a moving map of mountains: the Icefields Parkway carries travelers north from Banff through a succession of serrated peaks, turquoise lakes and ice-fed rivers that seem to push the terrain outward. On a clear morning the bus threads between Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, the wind off the ice daring you to step closer at each lookout.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; includes short, low-elevation walks and boarding a specialty vehicle for the glacier experience.
The tour runs about 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, a picnic lunch, driver/guide services, Glacier Adventure access and time at the Columbia Icefield and key viewpoints.
Yes — the Glacier Adventure provides guided access near the glacier on specialized vehicles and short supervised walks; follow guide instructions and wear appropriate footwear.
Pickups are available from many Banff hotels but not campgrounds; confirm exact pickup location and time with the operator at least 24 hours before departure.
The tour is family-friendly but involves vehicle transfers and short walks; passengers with mobility concerns should contact the operator to discuss accessibility options.
The Icefields Parkway follows routes shaped by glacial flow; the national parks were established in the early 20th century to protect these landscapes and their cultural significance to Indigenous communities.
Both Banff and Jasper are protected national parks — stay on designated roads and trails, maintain distance from wildlife, and pack out all waste to minimize visitor impact.
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