Sunwapta & Athabasca Falls/Abraham Lake, Peyto, Bow Lake
Before you book
- Pickup and drop-off are at fixed points: Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown, the Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa and the Lake Louise Visitor Centre. Guiding is in English, Chinese and Traditional Chinese. If too few people book your language, the operator may offer another, and below its minimum it can cancel or move the date.
- From 1 April to 30 November the listing's stops are Sunwapta Falls, Peyto Lake (45 minutes), Bow Lake, the Crowfoot Glacier viewpoint and Athabasca Falls. From 1 December to 31 March it visits Abraham Lake for the ice bubbles, weather permitting. Winter roads can change the plan; the operator says it will tell you the day before.
- Not included: meals (the listing says there are no restaurants at the stops, so bring lunch), activities and a guide tip of CAD$15 per person; groups of six or more pay a compulsory guide tip. Luggage, wheelchairs, strollers and infant seats carry a fee, so tell the operator in advance. GST and crampons are included.
- The listing does not say whether the national park pass is included; the Icefields Parkway requires one even if you never stop (CA$12.25 per adult per day in 2026, Parks Canada). From mid-October there are no services between Lake Louise and Jasper, and the parkway's only cell coverage is at the Columbia Icefield, May to early October.
- No age or health limits are listed. Cancellation, as listed: “Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund”.
About This Experience
A day from Calgary, Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise along the Icefields Parkway to Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and the Sunwapta and Athabasca falls; from December to March Abraham Lake's ice bubbles replace Sunwapta Falls, weather permitting.
Highlights
- Witness the magical frozen bubbles trapped beneath the lake’s surface.
- Snowshoeing, with snowshoe equipment provided free.
- Capture incredible moments at every stop, from unique ice formations.
- Warm up with complimentary hot coffee or tea as you enjoy winter mountain views.
- Explore Banff and Jasper National Park in one day journey
What's Included
- ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓ Designated pickup and dropoff location (Calgary, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise Visitor Center)
- ✓ GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓ Free Crampons rental
Not Included
- All meals.
- All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance.
- Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head.
- Groups of 6+ require a compulsory guide tip, not included in the tour price.
- If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller on board, please inform the tour company in advance. A service fee will be charged as the guide needs to arrange vehicle space accordingly.
- Infant seats are offered upon request. Please let the tour company know in advance, as there will be an installation and cleaning fee. To avoid additional costs, bringing your own infant seat is recommended.
Good to Know
- All pick-up times and locations are fixed. Please carefully review the pick-up detail and choose the location that best suits you. If you have any special requests, please don't hesitate to contact the tour company directly.
- If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, the tour company will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
- If the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour company reserves the right to cancel your booking or change the tour date. The tour company will contact you prior to the departure to inform you of any changes.
- Total tour duration includes travel time.
- The tour company will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
- Please bring your own lunch, as there are no restaurants or fast food options at the attractions.
- Due to the unpredictable winter road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. The tour company will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
