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Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour

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Overview

Winter's best kept secret.

Walk onto Abraham Lake's crystal ice and stare down at thousands of methane bubbles frozen in time. The bubbles reveal themselves once the lake freezes clear, typically from late December into February, and your guide tracks ice conditions daily so you see the lake at its best. Then explore the quietest stretches of the Icefields Parkway and walk or snowshoe to our favourite lookouts. Hot drinks in hand while the Rockies put on their best winter show.

★ Banff's top-rated tour provider, with 5,000+ five-star reviews and four Key West Private Charters Travelers' Choice awards.

Highlights:
❄ Frozen methane bubbles of Abraham Lake
❄ Peyto Lake viewpoint on a snowy forest trail
❄ Picnic lunch: gourmet sandwich, fruit, and a baked treat

Why book with Radventures:
▸ Max 10 guests in a premium van, never a coach
▸ Banff-born, independently owned
▸ 1% of every booking protects the places you explore

What's Included

  • Lunch A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests)
  • Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes)
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
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Icefields Parkway (pass by)

Your local guide plans each day's route on the day.Every morning, we check the weather, road conditions on the Icefields Parkway, and the ice on Abraham Lake, then choose the order of stops so you see each one at its best.Dress for a full day outside in freezing temperatures. Wear warm layers, a hat and gloves, and waterproof winter boots. Conditions in the mountains can change quickly.The stops below are a sample of where the tour may go.
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Abraham Lake

Walk out onto the frozen surface of Abraham Lake, just east of Banff National Park, where methane bubbles freeze in stacked white layers beneath clear ice. Your guide finds the best patch of ice for the day, so you can see and photograph the bubbles up close.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Peyto Lake

At Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway, your guide fits you with snowshoes or ice cleats and shows you how to use them. If you can walk, you can snowshoe.Follow a snowy forest trail to the Peyto Lake viewpoint, where the lake's famous wolf-head shape sits below a ring of peaks and glaciers.The walk is optional but well worth it: an easy to moderate 1.5 km (0.9 mi) round trip, about 45 minutes.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Bow Lake

At 1,920 m (6,300 ft), Bow Lake is one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park and the source of the Bow River. In winter it freezes into a wide white plain beneath Crowfoot Mountain, with the Bow Glacier, part of the Wapta Icefield, spilling down the peaks above it.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Banff National Park

Every full-day tour includes Abraham Lake, Peyto Lake, and Bow Lake.Along the way, your guide may add extra stops based on the weather, road conditions, and recent wildlife sightings. These could include Waterfowl Lakes, Herbert Lake, Cline River Falls, or a quiet roadside pullout with a view worth stopping for.
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6 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children under 12 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. A fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • Comfortable, premium transportation.
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests).
  • Polaroid souvenir.
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle).
  • Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations.
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat.
  • Snowshoes (one size fits all).
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling.
The following is NOT included:
  • Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes).
  • Guide gratuities (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Guests who wish to participate in snowshoeing will need to be free of mobility issues.
  • Children under 12 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Icefields Parkway and Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchA fresh picnic lunch from a local favourite: a gourmet sandwich (turkey by default), fruit, and a baked treat. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Contact us for an alternative.
  • Comfortable, premium transportation
  • Small group experience (max 10 guests)
  • Polaroid souvenir
  • Fresh water refills (BYO bottle)
  • Essential winter gear: ice cleats/crampons & hiking poles
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at select Banff and Lake Louise locations
  • Hot drinks (hot chocolate, coffee, or tea) & sweet treat
  • Snowshoes (one size fits all)
  • Local guide trained in photography and storytelling
  • Ice skates (contact Radventures if you'd prefer skates instead of snowshoes)
  • Guide gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Guests who wish to participate in snowshoeing will need to be free of mobility issues.
  • Children under 12 are unable to join our small group adventures
  • A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites, with a turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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