Icefields Parkway: Bow & Peyto Lakes, Mistaya Canyon & Glacier
Overview
Discover one of the most spectacular drives in the Canadian Rockies on a private journey along the Icefields Parkway. Travel in comfort from Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise in a spacious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter surrounded by rugged peaks, turquoise lakes, glaciers, and dramatic canyons.
Stop at Bow Lake for scenic lakeside views, admire Peyto Lake from its famous viewpoint, and explore Mistaya Canyon on a short walk/hike through striking limestone formations carved by glacial water. Along the way, pass Crowfoot Glacier before reaching the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier.
At the glacier, enjoy time to explore the area and, if conditions allow, walk the Toe of the Athabasca Glacier trail. As a private tour, the day offers a relaxed pace, local insights, and flexibility where possible.
Please note: The Ice Explorer experience is not included and must be purchased separately. Adding it requires approximately one additional hour. You can extend the tour and book the ice-explorer.
What's Included
- Bottled water BYOB - Water refill
- Wi-Fi is provided for safety purposes only in areas with little or no cell service.
- Door-to-door pick-up from Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise
- Guaranteed access to all included sites, with stress-free commercial parking and drop-off arrangements.
- Complimentary use of hiking gear - Hiking poles, blankets, headlamps...
- Ride in our sleek black Mercedes Sprinter—featuring comfortable seating, panoramic windows, A/C, USB charging ports, and convenient cup holders for a smooth and relaxing journey.
- Local & friendly guide
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Please arrive at the main entrance of your pick-up location 5–10 minutes early. Your driver will arrive in a black Mercedes Sprinter van clearly marked with The Mountain Explorer Co. logo on both sides.
What To Expect
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Banff National Park (pass by)
Crowfoot Glacier (pass by)
Bow Lake
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peyto Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mistaya Canyon
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Athabasca Glacier
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway: Bow & Peyto Lakes, Mistaya Canyon & Glacier?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Bottled water. BYOB - Water refill.
- Wi-Fi is provided for safety purposes only in areas with little or no cell service.
- Door-to-door pick-up from Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise.
- Guaranteed access to all included sites, with stress-free commercial parking and drop-off arrangements.
- Complimentary use of hiking gear - Hiking poles, blankets, headlamps.
- Ride in our sleek black Mercedes Sprinter—featuring comfortable seating, panoramic windows, A/C, USB charging ports, and convenient cup holders for a smooth and relaxing journey.
- Local & friendly guide.
- Meals.
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..
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: Bow & Peyto Lakes, Mistaya Canyon & Glacier is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Icefields Parkway: Bow & Peyto Lakes, Mistaya Canyon & Glacier will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Bottled waterBYOB - Water refill
- Wi-Fi is provided for safety purposes only in areas with little or no cell service.
- Door-to-door pick-up from Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise
- Guaranteed access to all included sites, with stress-free commercial parking and drop-off arrangements.
- Complimentary use of hiking gear - Hiking poles, blankets, headlamps...
- Ride in our sleek black Mercedes Sprinter—featuring comfortable seating, panoramic windows, A/C, USB charging ports, and convenient cup holders for a smooth and relaxing journey.
- Local & friendly guide
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
