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Two red vehicles with 'COLUMBIA ICEFIELD' on the front, parked on a snowy surface with a mountainous backdrop. 1
A mountainous landscape with a glacier, dense forests, and a river. 2
A turquoise lake with clear reflections, surrounded by dense forest. 3
A large elk with prominent antlers in a dense green forest. 4
A river flowing through a forest with a waterfall. 5

Banff to Jasper Columbia Icefield Glacier Walk Private VIP Tour

By Wild Northern Journey
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,160 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Let someone else do the driving while you relax and enjoy the world-famous Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper.

Travel through the Rocky Mountains, with glaciers, turquoise lakes, and possible wildlife sightings along the way. Stop at highlights including Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier.

Visit the iconic Columbia Icefield with an optional Ice Explorer & Skywalk experience (ticket required). Enjoy additional scenic stops, photo opportunities, and breathtaking mountain views throughout the journey.

Additional stops may include Weeping Wall, Athabasca River Viewpoint, Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint, Big Bend Viewpoint, Tangle Creek Falls, or Saskatchewan River Crossing / Howse Pass viewpoint, depending on time and preferences.

Small-group tour for a more comfortable and personalised experience.

Please note: Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre is closed seasonally from mid-October to the first week of May.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

Check availability

Banff/Canmore Pickup-6 Pax

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,159.88 x 1 TravellerAU$1,159.88
Total
Price is AU$1,159.88
Until Wed, 24 June

Calgary Pickup (up to 6 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,260.83 x 1 TravellerAU$1,260.83
Total
Price is AU$1,260.83
Until Wed, 24 June

Banff/Canmore Pickup-14 Pax

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,866.51 x 1 TravellerAU$1,866.51
Total
Price is AU$1,866.51
Until Wed, 24 June

Calgary Pickup (up to 14 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,967.45 x 1 TravellerAU$1,967.45
Total
Price is AU$1,967.45
Until Wed, 24 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned comfortable transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    National Park entry fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced local guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Athabasca Glacier Explorer and Skywalk experience be paid directly on site, as advised
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses, including optional activities and travel insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (highly appreciated)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Crowfoot Glacier

  • 10m
Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint offers a striking look at one of the Icefields Parkway’s most recognisable mountain features, where the glacier clings to the edge of Mount Crowfoot above the highway. The shape of the glacier, once resembling a crow’s foot, creates a dramatic natural landmark against the rugged alpine backdrop. This stop highlights the power of time and climate in the Rockies, with sweeping mountain scenery and wide-open views that make it an ideal short pause for photography and appreciation of the landscape.

Bow Lake

  • 15m
Bow Lake is a striking glacial lake along the Icefields Parkway, where deep blue waters sit beneath the vast presence of the Crowfoot Glacier. The landscape feels raw and untouched, with rugged peaks rising sharply around the shoreline. It’s a calm yet powerful stop where the scale of the Rockies becomes immediately visible. The still water often mirrors the surrounding mountains, creating a dramatic and memorable viewpoint for photography and short exploration along the shore.

Peyto Lake

  • 30m
Peyto Lake is famous for its unreal wolf-shaped outline and intense turquoise colour that appears almost surreal from above. The viewpoint sits high in the mountains, offering a sweeping panoramic look over the valley and surrounding peaks. The vibrant colour comes from fine glacier particles suspended in the water, creating a glowing effect during the summer months. It’s a short walk from the parking area to the viewing platform, where the scale and colour of the lake make it one of the most unforgettable sights in the Canadian Rockies.

Waterfowl Lakes

  • 10m
Waterfowl Lakes Viewpoint offers a quiet stretch of the Icefields Parkway where two glacial lakes sit beneath towering peaks and dense forest. The area feels less crowded and more untouched, giving a true sense of wilderness in the Rockies. The still, reflective water often mirrors the surrounding mountains, especially on calm mornings. It’s a peaceful stop to take in the scenery, stretch briefly, and appreciate the raw natural beauty that defines this remote section of the national park.

Mistaya Canyon

  • 10m
Mistaya Canyon is a powerful natural formation where rushing glacier-fed water has carved deep, twisting shapes into solid limestone over thousands of years. A short walk from the parking area leads to viewpoints overlooking the canyon, where the river funnels through narrow rock walls with strong force and constant movement. The sound of fast-flowing water and the rugged rock formations create a dramatic contrast, making it one of the most impressive short stops along the Icefields Parkway.

Saskatchewan River Crossing (Pass by)

Saskatchewan River Crossing is a historic meeting point of three major rivers—the North Saskatchewan, the Howse River, and the Mistaya River—surrounded by wide valley views and mountain scenery. It serves as a natural rest point along the Icefields Parkway, offering open landscapes and a sense of the region’s wilderness and geographic significance. Nearby, Howse Pass Viewpoint adds to the experience with expansive views over a remote mountain pass framed by layered peaks and deep valleys, highlighting the vast and untouched beauty of the Rockies.

Weeping Wall viewpoint

  • 10m
Weeping Wall is a dramatic cliffside formation along the Icefields Parkway where meltwater flows continuously down the sheer rock face, especially visible during warmer months. The tall limestone walls create a striking natural backdrop, with multiple streams cascading down like thin silver ribbons. In winter, these waterfalls often freeze into massive ice columns, making the area equally impressive year-round. It’s a short roadside stop that showcases the raw, changing power of water shaping the mountain landscape.

Athabasca Glacier

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Athabasca Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in North America, forming part of the vast Columbia Icefield. From the viewpoint area, the glacier’s vast white ice field is visible flowing down between rugged mountain peaks, showing clear signs of its long movement through the valley. The landscape feels stark and powerful, with a mix of ice, rock, and wind-shaped terrain that reflects the changing nature of the Rockies. This stop offers a close look at a true ice age relic that continues to shape the surrounding environment.

Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will take a stop here for lunch and a short break before continuing the journey.

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will stop here to experience the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass-floored platform built along the edge of a cliff overlooking the Sunwapta Valley. It offers a unique view of the surrounding mountains and glacier-carved landscape from above.

Tangle Creek Falls (Pass by)

Tangle Creek Falls is a roadside waterfall along the Icefields Parkway where water cascades down multiple rock layers beside the highway. It is a quick stop known for its easy access and scenic setting, offering a chance to view and photograph the flowing mountain water and surrounding rocky landscape.

Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint (Pass by)

Stutfield Glacier Viewpoint offers a striking view of a hanging glacier cascading down rugged mountain slopes, surrounded by sharp peaks and dramatic alpine terrain. The glacier’s layered ice formations and surrounding rock faces create a powerful contrast that highlights the raw, evolving nature of the Canadian Rockies. It is a scenic roadside stop ideal for taking in the scale and beauty of the Icefields Parkway landscape.

Sunwapta Falls and Canyon

  • 20m
Sunwapta Falls is a powerful waterfall formed by glacier-fed water rushing through a narrow canyon and dropping into a deep, rocky gorge. The surrounding landscape is rugged and remote, adding to the dramatic feel of the location. A short walk leads to viewpoints where the upper falls can be seen up close, showcasing the force of water carved through stone over time.

Athabasca Lookout Viewpoint (Pass by)

Athabasca River and Lookout Viewpoint offers expansive views of the glacier-fed Athabasca River flowing through a wide mountain valley in Jasper National Park. From the lookout, the river’s winding path can be seen stretching between forests, rocky slopes, and distant peaks, creating a classic Rockies landscape. It is a scenic roadside stop that highlights the scale and natural movement of water shaping the region over time.

Athabasca Falls

  • 30m
Athabasca Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park, where glacier-fed water forces its way through a narrow canyon carved into solid rock. The intense flow creates a dramatic drop and a constant roar, with viewing platforms offering close-up perspectives of the rushing water and deep canyon walls. Surrounded by rugged forest and mountain scenery, it is a striking example of the raw power of nature along the Icefields Parkway.

Location

Activity location

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    Peyto Lake
    • , Icefield Parkway
    • Lake Louise, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Peyto Lake
    • , Icefield Parkway
    • Lake Louise, Canada

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