Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour
Overview
Winter's best kept secret.
Walk onto Abraham Lake's crystal ice and stare down at thousands of methane bubbles frozen in time. The bubbles reveal themselves once the lake freezes clear, typically from late December into February, and your guide tracks ice conditions daily so you see the lake at its best. Then explore the quietest stretches of the Icefields Parkway and walk or snowshoe to our favourite lookouts. Hot drinks in hand while the Rockies put on their best winter show.
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Highlights:
❄ Frozen methane bubbles of Abraham Lake
❄ Peyto Lake viewpoint on a snowy forest trail
❄ Picnic lunch: gourmet sandwich, fruit, and a baked treat
Why book with Radventures:
▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach
▸ Banff-born, independently owned
▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore
What's Included
- Lunch A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
- Snowshoes (one size fits all)
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes)
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Icefields Parkway (pass by)
Abraham Lake
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Peyto Lake
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bow Lake
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Banff National Park
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests who wish to participate in snowshoeing will need to be free of mobility issues.
- Children under 12 are unable to join our small group adventures
- A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour?
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Activity code: C-299389P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
- Comfortable, premium transportation.
- Small group experience (max 10 guests).
- Polaroid souvenir.
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle).
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations.
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat.
- Snowshoes (one size fits all).
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
- Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes).
- Guide gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests who wish to participate in snowshoeing will need to be free of mobility issues.
- Children under 12 are unable to join our small group adventures
- A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
- Comfortable, premium transportation
- Small group experience (max 10 guests)
- Polaroid souvenir
- Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
- Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations
- Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
- Snowshoes (one size fits all)
- Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
- Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes)
- Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests who wish to participate in snowshoeing will need to be free of mobility issues.
- Children under 12 are unable to join our small group adventures
- A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
