Nice tour. Excellent tour guide !5 stars He care our safety , guide accordingly to our desire .
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- Park Pass
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Ice-explorer Adventure Tickets From June 1st - October 10.
- Skywalk Tickets (From 1st June- 10th October)
Excludes
- Gratuities
- and Breakfast/Dinner
- Any Personal Expense
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please be ready by 7:55 AM. The van may arrive between 7:55 and 8:10 AM, so please remain at the pickup point. This window is for the van’s arrival - you must be there by 7:55 AM. Look for a 15-passenger van with the Vista Chase logo.
Return
- Please be ready by 7:55 AM. The van may arrive between 7:55 and 8:10 AM, so please remain at the pickup point. This window is for the van’s arrival - you must be there by 7:55 AM. Look for a 15-passenger van with the Vista Chase logo.
Itinerary
Bow Lake is one of the most beautiful glacier-fed lakes along the world-famous Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, and dramatic alpine scenery, the lake is known for its crystal-clear turquoise water created by glacial melt from the Bow Glacier. Located at an elevation of over 1,900 meters, Bow Lake offers breathtaking panoramic views and incredible photo opportunities throughout the year. During summer, visitors can enjoy peaceful lakeside walks, wildlife sightings, and reflections of Crowfoot Mountain on the calm water.
Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint is a spectacular roadside stop located along the Icefields Parkway near Bow Lake in Banff National Park. The viewpoint offers incredible views of the famous Crowfoot Glacier, which hangs dramatically on the side of Crowfoot Mountain. The glacier was originally named for its unique three-toed shape resembling a crow’s foot, although one “toe” has gradually melted over time due to natural glacial retreat.
Peyto Lake is one of the most iconic and photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies, famous for its brilliant turquoise color and breathtaking mountain scenery. Located in Banff National Park along the Icefields Parkway, the lake is fed by glacial meltwaters carrying fine rock particles that create its vibrant blue appearance during summer months. From the viewpoint, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the lake’s unique wolf-head shape surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and untouched wilderness.
Waterfowl Lakes is a breathtaking scenic area located along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning mountain landscapes. The lakes feature vibrant emerald and turquoise waters surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and alpine wilderness. Fed by glacial streams from the surrounding mountains, the lakes provide incredible reflections and postcard-worthy scenery throughout the year. The area is also popular for wildlife sightings, photography, short walks, and relaxing roadside stops during Icefields Parkway tours.
The Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Adventure is one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences in the Canadian Rockies. Located at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, this exciting tour takes visitors aboard a massive specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle directly onto the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Part of the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains, the glacier is estimated to be thousands of years old and provides a rare opportunity to walk on real glacier ice.
The Columbia Icefield Skywalk is a breathtaking glass-floored observation platform suspended high above the dramatic Sunwapta Valley in Jasper National Park. Extending out from the cliff edge, the Skywalk offers visitors panoramic views of rugged mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and deep valleys over 900 feet below. Designed to provide a thrilling yet safe experience, the walkway allows guests to feel as though they are floating above the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies.
Journey along the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper, surrounded by towering peaks, ancient glaciers, and turquoise lakes. Marvel at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Waterfowl Lakes along the way. This spectacular route through the Canadian Rockies reveals sweeping valleys and breathtaking mountain scenery at every turn.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
An amazing experience. After an amazing drive up the parkway we took the "tractor bus" ride up to the icefield. Archie was an amazing guide and driver and many kudos to him for driving up and down that incline. Would definitely recommend this adventure when the season opens up again. Plus we got to see a small avalanche in the distance! As for the Skywalk....it was just OK.
Rahul is an excellent tour operator, and our experience with him today was truly outstanding! He went above and beyond to accommodate us and made sure we had a wonderful experience. What can I say? Rahul is professional, courteous, and genuinely dedicated to making his guests happy. He is truly a great asset to the tourism industry! 👏🌟 Thank you, Rahul, for your exceptional service. Keep up the fantastic work, and we wish you continued success! 😊
Good. Came with nice Escalade nice condition vehicle . The guide was good and helped whatever we need .
Day one of our two-day trip with Vista Tours was wonderful. Our guide, Rahul, was friendly, well-spoken, and very informative, creating a pleasant atmosphere throughout the journey to Jasper. We saw beautiful Bow Lake and Peyto Lake, enjoyed a short hike with amazing views, and visited the glacier and Skywalk. It was a memorable day, and we’re looking forward to day two!
Amazing experience with Rahul from Vista Chase, I booked 2 tours with this company (Banff tour and Icefield Tour), this was our 2nd day. We started our day around 8 am from Canmore in a small group, it was a really nice comfy vehicle. Everyone in the group was so nice. Bow Lake was my favourite part. Around noon we got to the Columbia Icefield, where we had this big bus taking us on the glacier tour, best part that many companies will ask you to buy tickets separately, admission fee included in the tour. I would say this is the best tour for couples. Highly Recommend Vista Chase and Rahul.
We had a wonderful experience on the Columbia Icefields tour with Vista Chase this fall. The golden aspens against the snow-covered peaks were mesmerizing and made the journey just as memorable as the stops. Our guide, Rahul, was entertaining and knowledgeable, sharing stories and information that made the day even more enjoyable. Our Ice Explorer and Skywalk tickets were prearranged, so everything felt easy and well organized. We also travelled with two other couples from the States, which made for lovely company. A beautiful day with a great guide. we’d happily recommend Vista Chase!
We recently did the Columbia Icefield tour with Rahul from Vista Chase, and he truly made the entire day seamless, comfortable, and memorable. From the start, Rahul was an absolute pleasure to travel with. He is deeply knowledgeable about the local history, geology, and landscape, explaining every site along the way without ever making it feel like a dry lecture. He was great at interacting with everyone, taking our input into account, and keeping the vibe fun and relaxed. As a driver and guide, he was top-notch—safe, smooth, and even doubled as an awesome photographer to help us capture great shots of the dramatic mountain views and the Athabasca Glacier / Columbia Icefield area. The vehicle was super comfortable, and the whole itinerary felt well-paced and stress-free rather than rushed. If you're looking to explore the Icefields Parkway or Banff/Jasper region, do yourself a favor and book with Vista Chase—and ask for Rahul if you can!
Ankit was a great guide and this was a beautiful day. Because it was just 2 of us we decided not to take the end of day hike. It would really have been too much so everything was just great!
Great trip. Awesome guide. Good communication before the actual date. Very happy we had this experience and used vista chase
We had an absolute blast booking our Columbia Icefield tour through Vista Chase! Our tour guide, Arun, was phenomenal—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and structured the day perfectly so we never felt rushed. He went out of his way to take stunning photos of us on the glacier and shared so many cool facts about the area. If you are heading to the Canadian Rockies, book with Vista Chase and ask for Arun! 10/10 highly recommend!
I had a great time on the Columbia Icefield tour with Tushar as my guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. I learned a lot along the way and really enjoyed the beautiful views and stops. Highly recommend this tour, and especially Tushar as a guide!
We had an amazing experience on the Icefields Adventure Tour with Vista Chase! Our guide, Rahul, was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip enjoyable. Everything was perfectly organized, and having the attraction tickets included in the tour price was a huge plus. Unlike many other companies, Vista Chase makes the experience convenient and hassle-free without worrying about additional ticket costs. The scenery was breathtaking, and every stop was well worth it. Highly recommend Vista Chase and Rahul to anyone visiting the Canadian Rockies!
Rahul - our tour guide made our trip special with his incredible knowledge and experience. Not only that he is a really good photographer too. Me and my friends really had a good time. Everything was well organized and on time. Thanks to Rahul and Vista Chase!
The Icefield Adventure Tour with Vista Chase was an incredible experience! The Canadian Rockies and Icefields are absolutely spectacular, and this tour was a fantastic way to experience them. Our guide, Rahul, did an excellent job throughout the trip. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey enjoyable with interesting information about the places we visited. He was also very helpful and made sure everyone had a great experience. The views were unforgettable, and the entire day was well organized from start to finish. If you're visiting Banff and want to explore the Icefields and experience some truly spectacular scenery, I would definitely recommend this tour with Vista Chase. A special thanks to Rahul for making the experience even more memorable!
Our tour of the icefields was terrific! Ankit stopped at beautiful lakes - Bow and Peyto - and waterfalls. He even showed us how to skip rocks on the lake surface! Ankit was helpful in taking great pictures of us so we have wonderful memories of the day. Would highly recommend this tour!
A excellent day exploring various spots around Banff and Jasper national parks, culminating in a trip to Colombia Icefield and the Skywalk. Our guide and driver Antik was excellent and helped to enhance the day by providing a great overview of the area. At stops he directed us to the quieter spots and also took some great photos, far better than any selfie. He provided the tickets so no hidden charges during the day and time to enjoy lunch at the Columbia Icefield centre and look at the exhibition. Also chance to walk along one of the many trails if you want. It is a long day but allows you to see a huge amount of the area if only visiting for a few days.
A great day out exploring Banff and Jasper national parks, culminating in the trip to the Colombia Icefield and Skywalk. Ankit our guide and driver was excellent. His knowledge of the area was great taking us to quieter spots at each of the stops and also took some amazing photos of us, beats the selfies. Before the trip he was in in touch to arrange pickup and arrived exactly as agreed in a very comfortable vehicle. He tailored the stops to meet our needs got the tickets required so all taken care for us. A wonderful trip a long day but allows you to see the area when you are only staying a few days. Highly recommend.
Ankit was an amazing host. Very professional friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable and asked the group if they wanted to hike. We said No so he asked would we like to see a waterfall instead and we said yes amazing trip. Ankit ensured everyone was comfortable and had plenty of water to go around. Would totally recommend. Thanks Ankit for a fantastic day .
One of the best ways to experience the Icefields Parkway! We booked the adventure tour from Banff with Anchit, and the entire day was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the journey feel effortless. The route was absolutely breathtaking, and having everything organized for us made such a difference. No running around trying to arrange separate activities or tickets, the experience was very well put together from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Banff!
Had an amazing experience on the Icefields Adventure Tour from Banff with Anchit from Vista Chase! The communication was super easy from start to finish, and the doorstep pickup made everything so convenient. What I really appreciated was that the activity tickets were already included in the tour price. Unlike many other companies where you have to purchase tickets separately, everything was taken care of, so we didn’t have to worry about anything. Anchit was great, the whole experience was smooth and stress-free, and the scenery was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!
We loved having Rahul as our guide for a private tour around the Columbia Icefield as well as several stops along the Icefield Parkway. The best thing about the private tour is being able to do things not on the regular tour. For example, we were able to hike at Wilcox Pass for amazing views of Athabasca Glacier, and since Rahul did the hike with us, he was able to take great photos for us at the top. The other thing I loved about this experience was not having to drive ourselves and dealing with parking. There were many places we stopped at where the regular parking lots were full, but there were still parking spots in the lot for commercial vehicles. Plus, since Rahul is very knowledgeable about all the stops, he was able to lead us away from the crowds to get better photos. I truly enjoyed this day of seeing so many beautiful spots along the Icefield Parkway and highly recommend Vista Chase.
Very disappointing experience. I booked this tour over a month in advance, only to be told two weeks before the trip that there weren’t enough people to run the tour. They could only offer one alternative date, which was 4 days later than my original date. I couldn’t make that date, so they simply cancelled my booking. By then, tickets for the icefield on my original date were sold out, so I had to change my plans and choose a much less convenient date. Solo travelers, if you can’t ensure that the tour will run on your booked date, I strongly recommend not booking with them. This completely disrupted my travel plans.
Our guide Ankit was extraordinary, He was so much fun and informative,and so accommodating. Not only being a great tour guide he was also a great photographer always ready with the camera. The Icefields parkway had some of the most beautiful scenery we ever saw and we can’t imagine how our day could have been any better.
If you are looking for a best experience and an exceptional service in Banff ( Canada) from a tour company/ guide then pl book with Anchit. We booked a Vista Chase private tour via Viator and Anchit took care of us like a family member. Anchit went above and beyond to cover all the important attractions in Banff - Alberta area. Our tour supported to cover Columbia Icefield Adventure | Skywalk & couple of stops but he covered lot more with details and patience. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks to Anchit for making our trip wonderful!
First of all, I just wanna let you know that he text us the day before of our trip. He kept informed with us we met him at our hotel. He was so friendly no rush kind of atmosphere. Liam is very knowledgeable professional great driver and you can tell he loves his job and what he does. When we got to our designated areas, he was so nice to take photos with us. He walk with us on the trails. He didn’t rush us. He was so pleasant. He is an asset to your establishment. You should have all your drivers just like him. It was a great experience and I’ll never forget him.
Had the time of my life on this tour. Truly was picturesque every stop we toured. The tour guide Liam who is in my picture was honestly the best guide. He not only was extremely knowledgeable about every detail of the trip but gave us the history as well. If I could give him 10 stars I would. I would do this tour again if I get the opportunity and ask for Liam to guide us. Thank you Liam for making a dream come true. Recommending this tour company Vista Chase to all my friends because Liam made this such a fun and great experience!
10/10 — I would recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area! Matilda was an incredible tour guide and did an amazing job sharing her knowledge while making the experience fun and memorable. The highlight of the day was definitely hiking Parker Ridge. The views were absolutely spectacular and unlike anything we’ve ever seen. From start to finish, the tour was well organized, enjoyable, and exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Matilda, for such a wonderful experience!
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
