Canada · COLUMBIA ICEFIELD AND GLACIER TOURS
Standing on the Athabasca Glacier takes a six-wheeled coach and a timed ticket. These 15 trips differ on whether the Skywalk is included, whether they run from Banff or Jasper, and how much of the Icefields Parkway you actually stop for.
Walk the Athabasca Glacier, ride an Ice Explorer, and cross the glass-bottom Skywalk with practical tips on timing, cost, and weather.
“Really amazing and our guide Kulvinder was amazing. Thank you for a great day”
Ride an Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk on the ice, and cross the Glacier Skywalk on this scenic Columbia Icefield tour.
“Please allow plenty of time Tour leaves 1 min prior to departure time stated and you need to have printed ticket will not allow from phone. Because of this we missed our tour time and had to wait on standby for another 2 hours .”
Review of the Columbia Icefield Skywalk in Jasper, with glass-floor views, shuttle details, weather tips, price advice, and who should go.
“Passing through on the way to Banff we made the trek across the Skywalk and it was well worth the time. I'm generally not one to seek out heights of more than a few feet and so I hesitated before I took my first step on the see-through glass looking down almost one thousand feet to what seems like a bottomless drop. I did however gather the courage to proceed at the risk of certain death, or so I thought. I can report I survived relatively unscathed and ended up walking the glass three times at the direction and command of my teenage daughter who enjoyed the spectacle of my…”
Review of the Banff Columbia Icefield tour, with Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, lunch, tips, and honest value advice.
“Thrilling walk on the Glacier itself. Ice Explorer driver-guide Bryan was skillful and entertaining. Fabulous buffet lunch.”
Review of the Columbia Icefield tour from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff, with Peyto Lake, glaciers, Skywalk options, costs, tips, and winter changes.
“Trip was fantastic and guide and driver are super friendly and helpful. Covered all as mentioned with proper time. Well managed, appreciate the service.”
Ride the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Athabasca Glacier, with an Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, scenic stops, and lunch.
“Amazing, Jake did a fab job keeping us entertained during our road trip to the glazier. Lunch picnic was very good. Highly recommend”
Review of the 11-hour Athabasca Glacier trip from Banff, with Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, lunch, scenic stops, price, and practical tips.
“This tour is jam packed with sight-seeing on the Icefields Parkway…what a surreal experience! Our tour guide Jake was the best part. Super knowledgable, generous, great host….he was our favorite tour guide over the many tours we booked this trip. The glacier portion of the trip was well organized, which I appreciated. The bus was clean, and their provided lunch was delicious!”
Walk the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG certified guide, explore ice features, and enjoy a small-group adventure with gear provided.
“Tyler was our guide and it doesn’t get any better than him. Extremely knowledgeable, witty and funny, and took care of his tour group. As for the glacier hike it’s an incredible experience we highly recommend if you truly want to experience the glacier. We did the morning hike and had perfect weather.”
A full-day Banff and Jasper tour with Peyto Lake, glaciers, Ice Explorer and Skywalk options, plus practical tips on timing and value.
“I wish that the info that Jasper park is closed would be disclosed in the tour info. I understand that it is difficult to update the information all the time, but I think in this case it is important to mention it. Otherwise the guide was very nice, he drove safely and provided alternate activities for Jasper.”
Review of the Calgary to Banff Columbia Icefield tour, with Skywalk, glacier views, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, timing, costs, and practical tips.
“Today was a day with many photos and dreams fulfilled... I am grateful with Ashish, for your attention. a tour that I recommend 100%”
Fly above Whistler to ancient glaciers, land on a mountain, and hear local commentary on this scenic 45-minute helicopter tour.
“I will hold on to the memory of this experience forever. Absolutely phenomenal!”
Review of Whistler’s 72-minute helicopter tour, with turquoise lakes, Black Tusk Peak, and a possible glacier landing.
“Amazing views. The stop at the glacier was great to extend the time and stretch the legs!”
Walk the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide, crampons, mountain views, crevasses, and practical tips for this 3-hour hike.
“Our guide Pete was phenomenal! He was so informative, taught our group about the history of the Athabasca Glacier and was FUN! Excellent personality and care provided to all of the hikers in our group! Highly recommend this tour!!!”
See Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Icefields, and Marble Canyon on an affordable 11-hour Rockies day trip.
“Bally our guide took such good care of us. Very professional and friendly. I will recommend this tour !”
Review of the Columbia Icefield day tour from Banff, with Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Icefields Parkway views, costs, timing, and tips.
“There was a lot of miscommunication between our booking and the reality of what we had paid for. It felt extremely overpriced. The tour guide was hard to understand, the timeline for the day kept on changing. The day felt very disorganised, I wouldn't recommend booking this tour.”
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