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Ice Explorer
Icefields Parkway
Glacier 1-Day Tour: Calgary, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield
Glacier 1-Day Tour: Calgary, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield
Glacier 1-Day Tour: Calgary, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield

Glacier Day Tour: Calgary, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield

By Westar Travel Ltd.
4 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$201 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

It’s the adventure of a lifetime at the Columbia Icefield. Ancient stories, astounding scenery and a deep sense of wonder are at the heart of this unforgettable experience.

You’ll explore the ancient Athabasca Glacier on a giant Ice Explorer (Additional charge), discovering glaciology and stepping right on to the glacier itself.

Itinerary

Banff-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (30 min)- Icefields Parkway (Pass by)-Peyto Lake (20 min)-Columbia Icefield & Lunch stop [Snowcoach] (Additional fees) -Calgary/Banff

Activity location

  • Peyto Lake
    • , Icefield Parkway
    • Lake Louise, Canada, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
    • 1316 33 Street Northeast
    • T2A 6B6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

9:00Banff Elk+Ave Hotel pickup
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English

Please contact us to book: Optional activities; must be booked 7 days prior to tour start
Bilingual Tour Guide: Our guides speak in both English and Chinese for all tours.
Starting point:
Elk + Avenue Hotel, 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B1, Canada

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$200.90 x 1 AdultAU$200.90
Total
Price is AU$200.90
Until Fri, 24 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTraffic Accident Liability
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary bottled water and luggage tag
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedService Fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission：National Park Ticket
  • What's includedWhat's includedNOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/Tour Guide: Bilingual guide service (Speak Both Mandarin/English during the tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll optional tours or meal packages must be booked 7 day before the tour start.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRefunds for costs caused by force majeure

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
  • The minimum number of travellers for this tour is 4 pax. In the event of insufficient travellers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
  • The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes.
  • Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
  • If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
  • Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
  • If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
  • If you have a connecting flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 9:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
  • Highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance.

Activity itinerary

Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)
Attached to the Northeast side of the Crowfoot Mountain and overlooking the Bow Lake lies the Crowfoot Glacier. This huge mass of ice was named a century ago because its appearance resembled that of a three-toed crowfoot. Be sure to take lots of photos because the next time you visit Crowfoot Glacier, it might not look the same anymore!
Bow Lake
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Bow Lake is a stop you will not regret taking while you are travelling across Icefield Parkway. When the lake thaws in the summer, it becomes a vivid blue colour from the glacier melt of the Crowfoot Glacier. Speaking of the Crowfoot Glacier, the Bow Lake is also the perfect place to view the Crowfoot Glacier, Wapta Icefield, bow glacier, crowfoot mountain and Mount Thompson. It really seems like the ultimate all in one package!
Icefields Parkway (Pass by)
Joining the hamlet of Lake Louise in Banff with the Town of Jasper in Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world --- Icefields Parkway. Along the 230 km mountain road, every corner on the Icefields Parkway reveals another one of nature’s splendour, from the ancient glaciers and cascading waterfalls to the vivid colours of lakes and lush forests. Many stops along the Icefields Parkway deserve a stop.
Peyto Lake
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Located along the Icefields Parkway, approximately 40km north of Lake Louise, is the vibrant glacier-fed lake, which has a beautiful shape like a Maple. The lake is nestled in majestic mountain ranges which lie on each of its sides. This jaw-dropping view is the best reward for an intense scrambling hike. From the viewpoint, the scenery looks like a carefully painted piece of art. Peyto Lake’s beauty is comparable to the famous Moraine Lake without as many crowds. (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Columbia Icefield is the world's largest ice remains outside the Arctic Circle. The glacier lies partially in Jasper, extends between the summits of Mount Columbia, and reaches the paved highway of Banff. That covers approximately 230 square km. Due to the glacier's high ice density, sunlight cannot be retracted. This results in a crystal-like blue light radiating out of the surface, presenting a magnificent view. Explore this magnificent Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer (additional charge) and venture the glacier as you step onto the glacier itself. When you step foot onto this glacier, you will truly be astonished by how massive this chunk of ice is. Drop off at Calgary approximately at 20:30. Please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm. （**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
Calgary
  • 1h 30m
Transfer Banff to Calgary

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPeyto Lake
    • , Icefield Parkway
    • Lake Louise, Canada, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBest Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
    • 1316 33 Street Northeast
    • T2A 6B6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEElk + Avenue Hotel
    • 333 Banff Avenue
    • T1L 1B1, Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDelta Hotels Calgary Downtown
    • 209 4 Avenue Southeast
    • T2G 0C6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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