Icefields Parkway to Jasper

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 and head west into the mountains, pausing briefly in Banff before turning north onto the legendary Icefields Parkway, consistently ranked among the world's most scenic drives. Wind past glacier-carved valleys and towering peaks, stopping at the brilliant turquoise waters of Bow Lake and the impossibly blue, wolf-shaped Peyto Lake, before reaching the vast Columbia Icefield, one of the largest ice fields south of the Arctic Circle. Breakfast is on your own before departure, with overnight accommodation in Jasper.

Breakfast on your own

Bow Lake, AB

Peyto Lake, AB

Columbia Icefield, AB

Day 2

Jasper exploring day

Spend a full day immersed in Jasper National Park, Canada's largest Rocky Mountain park and a designated Dark Sky Preserve. Walk the boardwalks above Maligne Canyon, a narrow limestone gorge carved deep by rushing meltwater, then feel the spray at thundering Athabasca Falls as it forces the river through a rocky chasm. Round out the day with free time to explore Jasper's relaxed townsite. Breakfast is included. Three-day departures overnight again in Jasper, while two-day travellers begin heading back south.

Breakfast included

Jasper, AB

Athabasca Falls, AB

Maligne Canyon, AB

Day 3

Jasper → Calgary Airport (YYC)

Begin the return journey south along the Icefields Parkway, retracing the route through glacier-carved valleys for one last round of photo stops at the peaks, waterfalls, and turquoise lakes that made the drive north so memorable. With breakfast included, savour the changing mountain light as the day unfolds, watching for wildlife along the way, before descending back through Banff toward the foothills. Arrival back at Calgary Airport (YYC) is in the evening, closing out this three-day Icefields Parkway departure.

Breakfast included

Jasper, AB

Calgary Airport (YYC), AB

Bow Lake, AB

Route & Distances

1. Calgary Airport (YYC)→Banff≈ 145 km
2. Banff→Bow Lake≈ 92 km
3. Bow Lake→Peyto Lake≈ 5 km
4. Peyto Lake→Columbia Icefield≈ 133 km
5. Columbia Icefield→Athabasca Falls≈ 75 km
6. Athabasca Falls→Jasper≈ 30 km
7. Jasper→Maligne Canyon≈ 10 km3-day departures only
8. Maligne Canyon→Calgary 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.

Check Availability

What's Included

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

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

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to book and share your trip.

Booked this tour? Log in to leave a review →