- Up to 13 People
- 3 Hours
- All Ages
Witness Banff in its unfiltered beauty as our expert local guides take you on a journey through both its famous attractions and hidden treasures, as you travel through backroads and areas popular with wildlife.
Quick Details
Embark on an unforgettable day exploring the renowned Icefields Parkway, often hailed as the world heavyweight champion of scenic roads.
Traverse through mesmerizing landscapes studded with over 100 ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and turquoise lakes, paired with detours to some lesser-known treasures known only to locals.
Did you know? This experience is part of our Ultimate Rockies Explorer package.
Highlights:
Epic Exploration Minus the Crowds: Ditch the big bus tour groups and explore the splendours of Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the ancient Columbia Icefields.
Local Secrets & Wildlife Revealed: While the Icefields Parkway has its known jewels, our guides take pride in unveiling lesser-trodden paths and viewpoints to areas where we often see wildlife.
Active & Insightful Adventures: Guided by local experts, you’ll embark on relaxed hikes to absorb the best views. Our guides’ stories and insights blend the perfect mix of informed touring with free exploration.
Bespoke Itineraries: Daily itineraries are thoughtfully designed around weather conditions, recent wildlife sightings, and ensuring you evade the peak crowd timings. Your wishes matter; if there’s a specific spot on your bucket list, let us know!
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- Intimate, small group guarantee (Max 13 guests)
- High-roof passenger van transport with A/C and spare seats to maximize comfort
- Local expertise: Our guides are equipped with photography skills to aid in immortalizing your memories
- Ice cold water refills (please BYO water bottle)
- Complimentary lunch
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Travel in comfort in our air-conditioned and spacious high-roof passenger vans. We offer pick-up and drop-off from chosen Banff & Lake Louise locations, options available at checkout.
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Weather: Our tours go on, come rain, snow, or sunshine! Extreme weather is the only deterrence, wherein we offer complete refunds or alternate schedules.
Pro local tip: Mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable. Sometimes, the uncertain conditions, gift us with the most mesmerizing landscapes and minimal crowd interference. Embrace it!
Please dress for the unpredictable mountain weather.
Accessibility: Adapted to various fitness levels, this tour involves some light walking to fully appreciate the surroundings. Guests who wish to opt out of any walking/hiking are welcome to spend their time enjoying the exhibits in the Columbia Icefields Centre.
Lunch: Although there is the ability to purchase lunch at the Columbia Icefields Centre, we highly recommend you BYO or opt-in for our delicious picnic lunch to avoid disappointment.
What does the tour’s schedule usually look like?
8:30am – 8:35am: Hotel pick ups in Banff
9:15am – 9:20am: Hotel pick ups in Lake Louise9:30am – 3:00pm: Exploration and short walks at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Columbia Icefields (Athabasca Glacier) & lots more along the Icefields Parkway
3:15pm – 3:30pm: Hotel drop-offs in Lake Louise
4:00pm – 4:15pm: Hotel drop-offs in BanffWill the lakes be blue?
The high alpine lakes along the Icefields Parkway can remain frozen into early June and usually start to freeze again mid-November, but it all really depends. Either way, we promise that frozen or thawed, you’ll be amazed at the beauty you see!
For more intricate details or specific queries, dive into our exhaustive FAQ section or connect with us directly!