AlbertaNature & scenery
Banff & Lake Louise Day Tour from Calgary
The classic Rockies day trip: Banff town, turquoise lakes and mountain viewpoints.
Icefields Parkway Scenic Day Tour
Travel the legendary Banff–Jasper road past glaciers, waterfalls and mountain lakes.
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- Duration
- Full day (10–12 hrs)
- Departs from
- Banff, AB
- Best time
- May to October (winter tours by request)
- Type
- Nature & scenery
About this tour
The Icefields Parkway is regularly named among the world’s great scenic drives. Your guide handles the road while you take in peaks, glaciers and turquoise lakes.
Typical stops include Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield area and waterfalls near Jasper, with time at each to walk and photograph.
Typical highlights
- Peyto Lake viewpoint
- Columbia Icefield area
- Athabasca and Sunwapta Falls
- Rocky Mountain wildlife
- Optional glacier experience add-on
What your quote will include
Every quote is itemised so you can see exactly what you are paying for. It sets out:
- The tour date, start time and pick-up or meeting point
- The vehicle and guide or driver-guide arrangement
- Which admissions, ferries, cruises, meals and gratuities are included, optional or extra
- Private or shared-group options, where available
- Taxes, the total price in Canadian dollars, and the cancellation terms
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Icefields Parkway Scenic Day Tour?
Full day (10–12 hrs). Exact start and finish times are confirmed in your quote.
Where does the Icefields Parkway Scenic Day Tour depart from?
It typically starts in Banff, Alberta. Hotel pick-up or a central meeting point is confirmed in your quote.
When is the best time to take this tour?
May to October (winter tours by request).
How much does the Icefields Parkway Scenic Day Tour cost?
The price depends on the date, group size, pick-up location and whether you choose a private or shared tour. Request a free quote and we will email an itemised price in Canadian dollars. No payment is taken on this website.
What is included in the price?
Your quote lists what is included, such as transport and a driver or guide, and what is optional or extra, such as admissions, ferries, cruises, meals and gratuities.
Can I book this as a private tour?
In most cases, yes. Choose a private tour on the quote form, or ask for a small-group option. Availability varies by date.
Good to know
The itinerary above is typical. Stops, timing and inclusions can vary with the season, weather, road and ferry conditions and group size, and are confirmed in your quote. Wildlife and natural phenomena can never be guaranteed.
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