Icefields Parkway Experience
Overview
Explore the Icefields Parkway on this unforgettable adventure. Our expert tour guides will kickstart your day with a stress-free pick-up. You'll travel in style and comfort in our spacious vans, as we navigate the breathtaking Icefields Parkway – known for one of the most scenic drives in the world. Our expert guides curate a dynamic itinerary, visiting up to 7 incredible locations along the way! Explore mountain vistas, majestic glaciers, amazing waterfalls, and captivating lake views.
Guaranteed stops include the iconic Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and Athabasca Glacier, while additional surprises are chosen by your guide to craft the perfect Icefields Parkway experience. Spend the day exploring alongside newfound friends and uncover the magic of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey, join us for an day of unforgettable memories!
*Note that this tour does not include, nor have time for the Pursuit Ice Explorer or Skywalk activities.
What's Included
- Snacks
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- National Park entry fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Ice Explorer and Skywalk activities - please enquire to add this to your exclusive private tour
Meeting and Pickup
Canmore pick-ups from 8:00am, Banff pick-ups from 8:30am, Lake Louise pick-ups from 9:30am 1. Please be ready and waiting outside the main entrance 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. 2. Your tour vehicle will have an Explore Banff logo on the sides and rear. 3. Access to the hotel and parking onsite is restricted to guests only.
What To Expect
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Icefields Parkway
7 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bow Lake
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peyto Lake
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Athabasca Glacier
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway Experience?
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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.
- Snacks.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- National Park entry fees.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Ice Explorer and Skywalk activities - please enquire to add this to your exclusive private tour.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Icefields Parkway Experience 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
- Snacks
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- National Park entry fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Ice Explorer and Skywalk activities - please enquire to add this to your exclusive private tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
