Tour the Icefields Parkway, known as one of the world's most scenic drives

Duration

8 Hours

About This Tour

Your tour guide will pick you up from the location of your choice in Banff, Lake Louise, or Jasper as this tour can travel in either direction. Please bring your luggage with you as this is a one-way tour. The Icefields Parkway is known as one of the world's most scenic drives so you don't need to venture far from the main highway to see some spectacular sights.

From May to October, the tour will have many scenic photo stops along the route to Jasper including Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Athabasca Falls. A recommended add-on is a stop at the Columbia Icefields(between May 6 and October 9) will allow you to climb aboard an Ice Explorer—a specialized bus that travels directly onto the Athabasca Glacier. Further up the Parkway, take a walk on the Icefield Skywalk, a one-kilometer interpretive walk that leads to a suspended, glass platform that extends out over the valley below.

From December to March, the Icefields Parkway sees much less traffic and turns into a beautiful drive of solitude and wonder. The roadside stops feature endless views of snow-capped mountains and ancient glaciers that make it a true winter wonderland. During this time, you'll have stops along the way at Bow Lake, the Athabasca Glacier, and Athabasca Falls. Please contact us if you would like to further customize the itinerary

Included:

• Guided tour of the Icefields Parkway with an interpretive guide (8 hours total)
• Private vehicle (up to 9 people)
• Pick up and drop off from Banff, Lake Louise, or Jasper
• National Park entrance fees
• Lunch stop (meal not included)

Not included:

• Ice Explorer & Skywalk Admission - May 6 to Oct 9 (Optional Add-on at the time of booking)
• Meals
• Gratuities for driver/guide