Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper
Description
Travel from Calgary to Jasper on this one-way Canadian Rockies day trip by coach, ideal for photographers, outdoor enthusiasts and casual sightseers alike. Explore Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, and travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of Canada's most scenic drives. You'll visit sights including Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake, and ride the Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield. Admire waterfalls and glaciers, and enjoy lunch on this full-day tour ending in Jasper.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy views of Lake Louise
Views of Banff National Park
Views of Crowfoot Glacier
Experience the Glacier Skywalk
Icefield Experience on the glacier
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Sandman Hotel Calgary 6:00 am pickup Calgary Marriott Downtown 6:15 am pickup THIS TOUR ONLY DROPS OFF IN JASPER
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passengers are allowed a maximum of 2 pieces of luggage per person
Reviews(29)
The hosts made this day spectacular. I wasn’t expecting much; tour bus experiences are generally unremarkable. But this was the exception. Mary (a passionate grandmother with immense love for this landscape and many years of experience talking about it) and Holly (a young Australian with such a tremendous love for trees and flowers that it was contagious) made the day really special. Between the two of them, there was such positive energy that I feel like it made the whole bus happy. What I originally regarded as merely a practical/mildly-interesting way to get my mom and me from Jasper to Lake Louise became a highlight of our trip. (Their kindness and attentiveness to my aging mother really stood out.) The day, honestly, had a spiritual component to it. I feel like we all co-created a shared sacred space in the beautiful outdoor sanctuaries we visited.
Hi Scott_TX-CA, Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review, we’re so touched to hear how special the day felt for you and your mom. Mary and Holly will be so happy to know their warmth, knowledge, and care helped make the journey such a meaningful experience. It’s wonderful to hear the day became a highlight of your trip and that the beauty of the Rockies, paired with their energy, created something that felt truly memorable. Thank you again and we hope your vacation was a lovely one.
Tour was excellent, Guide and Driver are helpful and well knowledgeable and transportation was convenient and punctual. I definitely recommend to my friends and relatives
This experience was brilliant. Our gui Laura and bus driver Mateo were excellent guides, full of knowledge for the area. Laura was enthusiastic and such good fun. Mateo, a local was also very knowledgeable. Would definitely use them again if I was in the area
Hi DerbyJudithChalmers, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really happy to hear you had such a brilliant experience with Laura and Mateus. Their energy and local knowledge really do make all the difference, and they’ll be so pleased to know they made your day so memorable. We’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in the area!
Despite cloudy, rainy weather, the Brewster Sightseeng tour from Banff to the Columbia Icefield was a magical experience with spectacular scenery. The highlights were stops at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield and the ``Sky Walk.'' I really liked guides Ben and Naz. They have warm, outgoing personalities and a good grasp of local knowledge. The only thing I would suggest is that they point out peaks that can be seen on the Continental Divide such as Snow Dome. It was a pleasure meeting passengers from around the world. I would highly recommend this tour. The lunch at the restaurant at the Columbia Icefield was very good, but a couple of the main dishes were too spicy for my taste.
Hi S6701YPmarting, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that, despite the weather, you found the tour to the Columbia Icefield to be magical. We completely agree- the stunning scenery along the parkway truly is something special, and we're so glad you experienced it with us. Ben and Naz will be really pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your day, so we'll be sure to pass along your message. Thank you again for your kind review and we hope you had a wonderful vacation!
Fantastic trip up onto the glacier in the ice explorer. Our tour guide Jackson (from Blackpool 😁) was full of brilliant facts and info. It was great to be led by a fellow Brit! Happy 50th Birthday to his mum Carol today too! Thank you for a great experience.
Wasn't sure to start with as we had to phone to confirm the day before and they never answered and when ended up using our emergency call allowance. Even our hotel tried calling them with no success. Eventually found their base in Banff and got our trip confirmed. It should not be up to the passenger to contact them to confirm they should contact you. The journey itself on the other hand was amazing. Our guide and driver were Harry & Reed who were funny, friendly and very knowledgeable about the places we were visiting. They even managed to get us to visit Peyto Lake which was more spectacular than Lake Louise (see if you can guess the animal the lake looks like). The glacier experience was wonderful and our guide and driver Logan was funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Got to drink the glacier water which was so clear & pure. Got picked up and dropped off from our hotels. We even got to see various animals including mountain sheep at the skywalk (really weird looking straight down a canyon). Definitely an excellent way to get from Banff to Jasper.
Hi peruangel, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Harry and Reed! The Icefields Parkway is such an incredible drive and there are so many outstanding stops along the way (we do have to agree with you that Peyto Lake is up there with the best)! It's also wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the glacier experience- we will be sure to send your review onto Harry, Reed and Logan as we know that they'll love reading it. We're very sorry to hear that you had some trouble phoning to confirm your booking. The wonderful team in central reservations are doing their best to address the large call volumes and subsequent wait times. We have shared this feedback with them however, and we are delighted you had such a good experience. Thank you for your review and we hope you had a great trip to the Rockies!
My wife and I had a fabulous two days on Brewster motor coaches on the Icefields Parkway between Calgary and Jasper. We had excellent driver/guides each of the two days. Ilir was our driver/guide the first day (Calgary to Banff). John was our driver/guide the second day (Banff to Jasper). They each were excellent drivers and conveyed interesting historical and ecological information with a good sense of humor. The sceney on the Icefields Parkway is gorgeous and breathtaking!
Brewster Sightseeing was a great experience. My husband and I were picked up right on time in Calgary and taken to Banff. The next day we were transported to Lake Louise right on schedule. Both drivers were very professional and knowledgeable about the areas. Next day our driver and tour guide Luke and Alistair were just amazing. Alistair entertained everyone with stories and facts the entire day. Our Ice Field driver Brett was a delight. Would use Brewster Sightseeing again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the great trip!
Highly recommend this tour from Calgary to Jasper. The coach driver Kes has a wealth og knowledge of the area which he passed on through his commentary from start to finish
My husband and I had Alister and Jack as our guides and they were awesome! The whole trip was amazing. They really cater to their passengers and get you up close to everything you need to see en route from Calgary to Jasper. We had eight stops and every single one was picturesque. Jack was extremely accommodating and offered to take pictures. Alister kept us entertained the whole way with his personal stories and history of the area. This was one of the best days we’ve spent in Canada and is well worth the money!!
