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Icefields Parkway to Jasper

Icefields Pkwy · Hwy 93
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Highlights

  • The full Icefields Parkway — widely rated one of the most scenic drives on Earth
  • The Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier, with time for the Glacier Skywalk
  • Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the waterfalls of Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls
  • An overnight in Jasper townsite, away from the busier Banff crowds

Itinerary

Day 1

Calgary Airport (YYC) → Banff → Columbia Icefield

Depart Calgary Airport (YYC) in the morning, stop in Banff, then head north on the Icefields Parkway with stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Overnight in Jasper.

Breakfast on your own
Day 2

Jasper exploring day

A full day around Jasper National Park — Maligne Canyon, Athabasca Falls, and free time in Jasper townsite. Overnight in Jasper (3-day departures) or return south (2-day departures).

Breakfast included
Day 3

Jasper → Calgary Airport (YYC)

Drive back south along the parkway with a last round of photo stops, arriving back at Calgary Airport (YYC) in the evening. (3-day departures only.)

Breakfast included

Route & Distances

  1. Calgary Airport (YYC)Banff≈ 145 km
  2. BanffBow Lake≈ 92 km
  3. Bow LakePeyto Lake≈ 5 km
  4. Peyto LakeColumbia Icefield≈ 133 km
  5. Columbia IcefieldAthabasca Falls≈ 75 km
  6. Athabasca FallsJasper≈ 30 km
  7. JasperMaligne Canyon≈ 10 km3-day departures only
  8. Maligne CanyonCalgary Airport (YYC)≈ 420 kmreturn via the Icefields Parkway

Distances are approximate driving distances, for reference only — actual route and mileage on the day may vary.

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Regular departures run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Booking is by request, not instant confirmation — contact us to confirm the exact date and seat availability.

What's Included

Includes

  • Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver-guide (Vietnamese on request, subject to availability)
  • Hotel accommodation in Jasper (based on double occupancy)
  • Breakfast on all mornings after the first

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Parks Canada day pass
  • Glacier Skywalk and Columbia Icefield Adventure tickets (optional, paid on-site)
  • Gratuities for your guide

Own Expenses

Optional activities you can add on-site — not included in the tour price.

  • Glacier Skywalk ticket≈ $35 CAD / person
  • Columbia Icefield Adventure (Ice Explorer)≈ $135 CAD / person
  • Parks Canada day pass≈ $11 CAD / person / day

Cancellation Policy

CancelledRefund
21+ days before departureFull refund
7–20 days before departure50% refund
Less than 7 days before departureNo refund

Good to Know

  • Valid government-issued photo ID is required for every traveler on all departures.
  • Pickup and drop-off times are approximate and may shift by 15–30 minutes depending on traffic and road conditions.
  • Itinerary order and stops may change due to weather, road closures, or park conditions — safety comes first.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; stops involve short, easy walks rather than technical hiking.
  • Let us know about mobility needs, dietary restrictions, or large group sizes at the time of booking so we can plan accordingly.
  • Multi-day tours are priced based on double-occupancy hotel rooms; single-traveler and triple-occupancy rates are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days should I book — 2 or 3?

3 days gives a full exploring day around Jasper National Park; 2 days covers the drive and highlights with less free time. Both follow the same route north.

Are the Glacier Skywalk and Columbia Icefield Adventure included?

No, both are optional and paid on-site — we build in time to visit either or both.

What's the accommodation like in Jasper?

Hotel accommodation is included for all nights, based on double occupancy.

Where's pickup?

Calgary Airport (YYC), on Day 1 in the morning — the drive to Jasper begins right from there.

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From $1,200 CADper person, CAD
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