Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway
Overview
**4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls**
**12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (ice bubble lake, weather permitting)**
April 1 – November 30:
Visit Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the stunning Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls along the Icefields Parkway.
Enjoy the iconic turquoise views of Peyto Lake and Bow Lake, surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Continue to Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls, where powerful waters carve through dramatic canyons.
Travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, with breathtaking landscapes and plenty of photo opportunities.
December 1 – March 31:
We’ll visit Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the magical Abraham Lake (Ice Bubble Lake).
Enjoy the iconic views of Peyto Lake and the beauty of Bow Lake, surrounded by mountains and glaciers. At Abraham Lake, witness the famous frozen ice bubbles beneath the surface.
Experience snowshoeing with complimentary equipment and warm up with hot coffee or tea while taking in the winter scenery.
What's Included
- Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Crampons (winter only)
- 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Guide / driver
- All meals
- All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
- If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller, please inform us and service fee will be charged
- Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head
Meeting and Pickup
Please ensure that you are prepared and present 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Our tour guide will pick you up and drop you off at the lobby.Here are the designated departure times and locations:07:15 Delta Hotel by Mariott, 209 4 Ave SE 08:40 Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre (2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2) 09:00 Banff Caribou Hotel, 521 Banff Ave 09:50 Lake Louise Visitor CenterThe pick-up times may vary depending on the status of the tour.
What To Expect
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Cascade Mountain (pass by)
Vermilion Lakes (pass by)
Castle Mountain (pass by)
Sunwapta Falls and Canyon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Athabasca Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Abraham Lake
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peyto Lake
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crowfoot Glacier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bow Lake
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bow Valley Parkway (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to proceed. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour for that day and will inform travelers the day before departure.
- This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally.
- If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, we will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
- Total tour duration includes travel time.
- Please remember to bring your own lunch.
- We will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
- 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 us directly.
- Due to the unpredictable winter road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
- 4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls
- 12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (Ice bubble lake)
- Abraham Lake transforms into a frozen wonder, famous for its stunning ice bubbles trapped beneath the surface. While the timing of bubble formation varies each year, January to February is typically the best season for viewing.
- Kindly let us know if you'll be bringing luggage, a wheelchair, stroller, or anything that may require extra storage space, as there may be an additional charge.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff 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 (MDT).
- 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.
- Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Crampons (winter only).
- 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Guide / driver.
- All meals.
- All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance.
- If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller, please inform us and service fee will be charged.
- Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head.
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 Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. 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 2024What's Included
- Pickup and dropoff available in Calgary, Canmore and Banff
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Crampons (winter only)
- 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Guide / driver
- All meals
- All personal expenses including activities and travel insurance
- If you need to bring luggage/wheelchair/stroller, please inform us and service fee will be charged
- Gratuities for guide CAD$15/head
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to proceed. If the minimum number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour for that day and will inform travelers the day before departure.
- This is a local bus tour, and you will join the tour with other travelers locally.
- If there are not enough participants for a tour in your selected language, we will contact you to discuss joining a tour in another language.
- Total tour duration includes travel time.
- Please remember to bring your own lunch.
- We will send a reminder the day before your tour. Please be sure to check your email or messages.
- 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 us directly.
- Due to the unpredictable winter road conditions and weather, the itinerary may be subject to adjustments. We will inform you of any changes to the itinerary the day before the tour.
- 4/1-11/30 will visit Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls
- 12/1-3/31 will visit Abraham Lake (Ice bubble lake)
- Abraham Lake transforms into a frozen wonder, famous for its stunning ice bubbles trapped beneath the surface. While the timing of bubble formation varies each year, January to February is typically the best season for viewing.
- Kindly let us know if you'll be bringing luggage, a wheelchair, stroller, or anything that may require extra storage space, as there may be an additional charge.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
