Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Icefields Parkway and the Columbia Icefield · 1 Day · June - October
Lakes, a glacier lunch stop, and the waterfalls, with the Ice Explorer and Skywalk left optional.
Tour Overview
The Icefields Parkway, privately
Lakes, a glacier lunch stop, and the waterfalls, with the Ice Explorer and Skywalk left optional.
The morning is Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Big Bend, Waterfowl Lakes, and the Weeping Wall. Peyto is timed for the light.
Lunch is at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre and is not included. The Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier and the Skywalk are optional. The return stops are Tangle Falls, Sunwapta Falls, and Athabasca Falls.
Park access · Park admission
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Group Size
- Private group, up to 6 guests
- Tour Type
- Private Tours
- Destination
- Icefields Parkway and the Columbia Icefield
- Starts
- Bow Lake
- Ends
- Sunwapta Falls & Athabasca Falls
Luxury
Luxury Vehicle Transport
The Experience
Why You'll Love This Tour
Bow Lake in the morning
Still water under Crowfoot Mountain and Bow Glacier, with time for a short walk.
Peyto in the best light
The wolf-head viewpoint. The guide times the stop for the colour.
Stops the buses skip
Waterfowl Lakes and the Weeping Wall, between Big Bend and Crowfoot Glacier.
Lunch with the ice
The Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre is the lunch stop, with the glacier in view.
Ice and glass, if you want them
The Ice Explorer and the Skywalk are optional. The guide handles tickets and timing.
Falls before Jasper
Tangle Falls, then Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls.
In The Landscape
Scenes From Icefields Parkway and the Columbia Icefield
The Route
A Day In Motion
Stop 01 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Bow Lake
One of Banff’s most photogenic stops, Bow Lake mirrors Crowfoot Mountain and Bow Glacier in its still turquoise waters. It’s an ideal first stop for reflection shots and a peaceful morning stroll.
Stop 02 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Peyto Lake
Shaped like a wolf’s head, Peyto Lake is an elevated viewpoint with breathtaking colour intensity, especially under clear skies. Your guide will time the visit for the best light.
Stop 03 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Crowfoot Glacier
Once resembling a three-toed crow’s foot, this glacier tells a visual story of time and climate change. It’s an easy roadside stop with sweeping mountain views.
Stop 04 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Big Bend Viewpoint
One of the Parkway’s most iconic curves, offering panoramic vistas of endless valleys and snow-capped summits — a must for panoramic photos.
Stop 05 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Waterfowl Lake & Weeping Wall
Two hidden gems along the route: turquoise lakes framed by alpine peaks and waterfalls streaming down sheer cliffs — natural wonders that many large tour buses skip.
Stop 06 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre (Lunch Stop)
Pause for lunch with glacier views. Visit the interpretive centre, learn about the Icefields, and prepare for the highlight of the day — the Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk.
Stop 07 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Athabasca Glacier (Optional Ice Explorer Ride)
Hop aboard a Glacier Bus for a once-in-a-lifetime ride onto the ice itself. Your guide will assist with tickets and timing so you enjoy the experience stress-free.
Stop 08 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Skywalk
Walk on a glass platform suspended above a dramatic canyon, offering jaw-dropping views of the Sunwapta Valley below.
Stop 09 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Tangle Falls
A scenic, easily accessible cascade that tumbles gracefully along the cliffs — a perfect short stop for photos.
Stop 10 · Icefields Parkway Private Tour
Sunwapta Falls & Athabasca Falls
Powerful waterfalls surrounded by jagged canyons and misty spray — a fitting finale before entering Jasper National Park.
What To Expect
Included, And Left To You
Included
- Private vehicle and guide
- Park admission
- Bottled water
- Help with Ice Explorer and Skywalk timing
Not Included
- Lunch at the Discovery Centre
- Ice Explorer ticket
- Skywalk ticket
- Gratuities
Before You Go
Questions, Answered
The Invitation
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Starting from
$1,200
per group · CAD
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