Columbia icefield, Parkway 93, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour

Calgary, Canada

8 to 11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned tour van
Local tour guide as driver
Visit Columbia Icefields from May to Mid-October
Visit Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge from Mid October to Early May
In winter, crampon will be provided, use it at your own responsibility

Suggested tips $12 cash per person
Meals at your own expense
Travel insurance
Columbia Icefield Adventure activity fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

Castle Mountain (Pass By)

Vermilion Lakes (Pass By)

Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Marble Canyon

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Louise

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Columbia Icefield Skywalk

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Emerald Lake

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Natural Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bow Lake

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Peyto Lake

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Calgary

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, attraction closures, or traffic issues.
Pack your own lunch or buy grab-to-go at Fairmont Café Lake Louise
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Leah_D

We had an awesome time with Tammy as our tour guide! We spent about 30 mins each at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. Most of the time was spent at the Columbia Icefield which is a unique experience with the glacier and skywalk as optional activities. Definitely should do both. We highly recommend this tour!

Reviews

4.3

based on 10 reviews

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Misleading Tour, hidden fees

Basil_V, Sep 2025

This is very misleading. It’s just a shuttle service to Icefields, the events at the Icefield is extra and they only tell you after you pay for it. It’s misleading since the pictures for this shuttle service show the paid events at icefields, like the glacier walk with the bus, in the page for this shuttle service. There were multiple people in the shuttle with me that thought the same as well, not just me. Also, this company changed the dates on us since they didn’t have enough people that day, what if we had other plans? I’ve noticed that a lot of companies here just has a driver that talks through the shuttle service and then call it a tour which is exactly what this is. Would not recommend this company again

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hello Basil, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear there was a misunderstanding regarding the Columbia Icefield Adventure. We would like to clarify that it is clearly stated on the website that the Columbia Icefield Adventure activity fees are not included in the tour price. Additionally, we reached out to you three days before the tour with detailed information about Icefield tickets reservations and the pricing of it. This should give you enough time to decide whether to participate in the activity or cancel your booking for a refund. We’d also like to mention that none of the other guests in your group raised any concerns about the additional Columbia Icefield costs. Regarding the date change, we contacted you in advance, and you confirmed your agreement with the new date. Our tour offers more than just shuttle bus transportation, our local guide provides attractions information and local knowledge throughout the tour to ensure our guests with exceptional travel experience. We also visited scenic locations like Peyto Lake and Bow Lake to enhance the overall experience. We hope this helps clarify the situation, and we genuinely appreciate your understanding.

We had an awesome time...

Leah_D, Sep 2025

Trip of Lifetime!

Gary_L, Sep 2025

Great scenery, great information from driver, fun activities, best trip ever, give it six stars out of five!

Would recommend for sure

Weston_S, Jun 2025

Awesome tour experience! I made some mistakes such as forgetting to book the optional icefield adventure the tour guide found a way to ensure I could enjoy this. She was also able to answer everyone's questions and accommodate us any way she could.

It was a good trip...

selina_y, Feb 2025

It was a good trip overall. Kind of a bit simple. I wish I could stay longer in Emerald lake to enjoy the peaceful view. Our tour guide Ben is great!

Great experience!

Harinder_D, Sep 2024

Peter our driver/guide was fantastic. He was kind and knowledgeable. Keen to support and respond to questions. Would recommend the company without hesitation. We would suggest that scheduled time is included for break/for lunch so that we didnt feel so rushed. Also providing water during the trip, as it was a long hot day and journey back to Calgary.