Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day tour Overview

Fascinating 2-day guided tour exploring Banff & Jasper National Parks of Canada. Transparent travel itinerary, ensuring you a productive and pleasant tour during your visit to natural gems in Banff and Jasper National Parks, Columbia Icefield's Athabasca Glacier and Jasper's Beautiful Maligne Lake. Enjoy visiting Ancient Glaciers along the World Famous Icefields Parkway! Book Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day Tour

What is Included in the Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day Tour

- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned Banff - Jasper Columbia Icefield tour vehicles
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel accommodations - standard room
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
- Admission for Banff and Jasper National Parks
- Traffic Accident Insurance
- NOTE: The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice. Book Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day Tour

Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Calgary - Columbia Icefield - Jasper

7 Stops
Crowfoot Glacier
Attached to the Northeast side of the Crowfoot Mountain and overlooking the Bow Lake lies the Crowfoot Glacier. This huge mass of ice was named a century ago because its appearance resembled that of a three-toed crowfoot. Be sure to take lots of photos because the next time you visit Crowfoot Glacier, it might not look the same anymore!
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Icefields Parkway
Joining the hamlet of Lake Louise in Banff with the Town of Jasper in Jasper National Park is one of the most scenic highways in the world.. The "Icefields Parkway". Along the 230 km mountain road, every corner on the Icefields Parkway reveals another one of nature’s splendor, from the ancient glaciers and cascading waterfalls to the vivid colours of lakes and lush forests. Many stops along the Icefields Parkway deserve a stop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Peyto Lake
Stop at Peyto Lake for its beautiful shape like a Maple Leaf. (If Peyto Lake area is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Columbia Ice Field
Columbia Icefield is the largest ancient icefield in the Canadian Rockies. A ride on the Ice Explorer (additional charges) to explore Athabasca Glacier. Discover a different perspective of the remarkable scenery as you peer into what seems like the heart of the planet through a glass-bottomed Skywalk (additional charges). The Columbia Icefields Skywalk arches out away from the building approximately 280 m above the valley floor, offering an amazing mountainous view of Sunwapta Valley on either side of the skywalk and directly beneath you.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (2 activity Sightseeing: 150 mins)
Admission Ticket Free

Athabasca Falls
Athabasca Falls in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Jasper National Park
Drive to Town of Jasper, the simple folk style, vast space that makes us return to nature. Jasper National Park is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation: Overnight in Jasper
Meals: Not Included
Admission Ticket Free



Day 2

Jasper National Park - Maligne Lake - Maligne Canyon

4 Stops
Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake, also known as "the lake that disappears" is located 20 km southeast of the town of Jasper. Medicine lake is a 7 km long narrow lake that is formed by the Maligne River. Interesting enough, the lake loses water as it flows. Why is that you may ask? When the water is on its way to merge with the Athabasca River, it reaches the medicine lake area, and pools up to form the Lake over the largest inaccessible limestone cave system.
Admission Ticket Free

Maligne Lake
22km long, majestic Maligne Lake is the second-largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Discover the world-famous Spirit Island only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. The Maligne Lake Cruise (additional charges) was once declared the "Best Boat Cruise in Canada" by 8 million Reader Digest subscribers. (Seasonal/*Alternative attraction: Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake *). Spirit Island is a spiritual place for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, who believe mountains are physical representations of their ancestors.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included

Maligne Canyon
Explore Maligne Canyon, located 1.8 km past the Jasper exit. Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. You will not regret exploring this remarkable natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across several different points of the canyon. Every bridge gives you an all-new perspective of the canyon and are all photo taking opportunities you do not want to miss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Sasketchawan River Crossing
South of the Icefield Avenue, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains, the Saskatchewan River Crossing is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. This place was named The Crossing because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast Book Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day Tour

More Jasper & Banff Columbia Icefield Tours

Jasper Columbia Icefield Maligne Lake 2 Day Tour | Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff | Glacier Day Tour: Calgary, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield | Glacier Skywalk and Athabasca Glacier Tour from Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre | Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks | Glacier Skywalk