Private VIP Columbia Icefield & Icefields Parkway Tour
Overview
Experience the breathtaking Icefields Parkway on a private VIP tour, fully customizable to your group’s pace and interests. Enjoy stops at iconic locations including Crowfoot Glacier Lookout, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, Mistaya Canyon, Sunwapta Falls, and Athabasca Falls, each offering short walks, panoramic views, and perfect photo opportunities.
Pause at the Icefield Information Centre for close-up views of the Athabasca Glacier, with optional Glacier Walk or Columbia Icefield Skywalk for an immersive glacier experience (Summer only-not included in the tour price). Additional stops may include Weeping Wall, Tangle Creek Falls, or Saskatchewan River Crossing, depending on time and your preferences.
Your expert local guide will share fascinating insights into the geology, wildlife, glaciers, and history of the Canadian Rockies while you breathe in fresh alpine air. This tour is ideal for families, couples, and small groups seeking a personalized, unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Admission fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- Glacier walk & Skywalk tickets (purchased separately at Icefield Discovery Centre)
Meeting and Pickup
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. Please be ready a few minutes in advance to ensure a smooth departure.
What To Expect
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Crowfoot Glacier
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bow Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Peyto Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Waterfowl Lakes
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mistaya Canyon
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sunwapta Falls and Canyon
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Athabasca Falls
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration has transit time included
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private VIP Columbia Icefield & Icefields Parkway Tour?
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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.
- Private transportation.
- Admission fee.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- WiFi on board.
- Restroom on board.
- Glacier walk & Skywalk tickets (purchased separately at Icefield Discovery Centre).
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 Private VIP Columbia Icefield & Icefields Parkway Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private VIP Columbia Icefield & Icefields Parkway Tour 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 water
- Private transportation
- Admission fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- Glacier walk & Skywalk tickets (purchased separately at Icefield Discovery Centre)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration has transit time included
