Category Icefields Parkway & Columbia Icefield

Banff · ICEFIELDS PARKWAY & COLUMBIA ICEFIELD

The 15 Best Icefields Parkway & Columbia Icefield Tours

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The 230-kilometre drive from Lake Louise to Jasper is the reason a lot of people come. These tours cover it properly: where to stop between Bow Lake and Peyto, the walk out onto the Athabasca Glacier, the Skywalk over the valley. Compare what each includes, the price, and which leave enough time to actually get out of the van.

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket - Ice Explorer Ride to the Athabasca Glacier: How the Views Get Better

1.Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,444 reviews · 1 day · from $96Our pick

Ride the Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier, walk ancient ice, sip glacier water, then span a 279m glass Skywalk near Jasper.

“All staff throughout the experience were excellent especially supporting my wife, due to her mobility issues. Reception team, first bus driver Henry, very amusing, Jackson the Icefield bus driver was very helpful, funny, informative & great driver. Massive 🤛 Thank you Chris & Lynda”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk - The scenic route across the Canadian Rockies’ glacier world

2.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier, walk on real ice, then take in Glacier Skywalk glass views near Jasper for about $100.

“It was good to see a glacier and the skywalk had great views but on the glacier there are just so many people its hard to take pics and enjoy the experience to some degree. Also FYI this place does not play about time! We was 3 minutes late and a few other people were 1 minute late and the bus lady yelled at them so be on time.”

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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk - Check-In and Shuttle: The Simple Start at Columbia Icefield Discovery Center

3.Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 916 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Walk the glass Columbia Icefield Skywalk in Jasper with a shuttle and audio guide. 279 m up, big Rockies views, and photo-worthy thrills.

“My family enjoyed the skywalk self guided tour. No pressure, no rush and my family had some memorable time out there.”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour - The Small-Group Advantage: Better Views, Less Hurry

4.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Guided full-day loop from Banff hitting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway, Bow Lake, Crowfoot, and Peyto Lake with hotel pickup.

“Rob was a very safe, experienced and knowledgeable driver who helped to make the whole day one to remember. The Icefields Parkway part of the trip was especially good, as the scenery was stunning and the area was much quieter than the popular Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Rob knew the area well too and took us to the prime viewing spots. The trip is perhaps more expensive than some other offerings, but with the added attraction of the Icefields Parkway is worth the extra. There was a stop at a small mall to get food and refreshments. The trip included pick-up and drop-off at all the hotels, which was…”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff - Columbia Icefield Skywalk: the glass-floor moment (and a weather check)

5.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $302

Full-day Columbia Icefields tour from Banff with Ice Explorer ride, Glacier Skywalk, and epic Icefields Parkway stops plus lunch.

“We made a few extra stops for photos because we stayed ahead of schedule all morning. Got lots of good shots and had a comfortable ride. The glacier is amazing! Lunch was good and we had an enjoyable day.”

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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour - The Morning Start: Pickups That Keep You from Starting Behind

6.Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 12 hours · from $50

12-hour Icefields Parkway tour in Alberta: Peyto, Crowfoot, Waterfowl Lakes, Johnston Canyon, plus Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Glacier Explorer options.

“Hari was a fantastic caring and calm guy giving us clear information and help whenever possible. The whole day was an amazing experience 🤩 Thank you for an unforgettable experience!!”

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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip - Morning start: how pickup and early timing shapes your day

Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff - Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre: Ice Explorer across the ice

8.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291

11-hour Icefields Parkway day trip from Banff with Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, Bow Lake views, and included picnic lunch.

“This is a must-do tour! Checked all the boxes - definitely an epic experience. Tour guides were friendly, informative and helpful. Bring a spare battery and be prepared to be amazed by the beauty that Banff National Park and the Icefield Parkway (top 10 must do drive - check it and see for yourself) have to offer.”

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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks - Your Athabasca Glacier Walk: What the 3 Hours Feels Like

9.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $98

Walk the Athabasca Glacier with IceWalks. Micro-spikes, certified guides, and up-close ice features in a 3-hour small-group tour.

“Mike was an awesome guide! The hike was a little more strenuous than I anticipated, but we stopped several times to learn about the glacier from Mike, which was helpful! The overall experience was unbelievable and unforgettable!! I totally recommend this!”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper - Athabasca Falls stop: a quick stretch with real wow-factor

Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour - Pickup logistics: the day starts earlier than you think

11.Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 11 hours · from $49

Glass Skywalk, turquoise Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield and Johnston Canyon on one 11-hour Rockies day from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore.

“Our day trip was just amazing especially our guide Ram was one of the most nicest person you would meet and the most helpful, went out of his way to help us and make our trip unforgettable.”

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Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk - Price and what you’re actually paying for

Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission

Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission - Walking vs. Standing: The 1-Kilometre Route and Your Pace

13.Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $38

Ride to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Skywalk for a glass-bottom walk 918 feet up, plus interpretive displays along the way.

“Amazing experience. Staff and services was also good. The bus driver explained everything so well. It was fun.”

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Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure

Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure - Stop 2: Peyto Lake and Bow Summit at 2,088 m

Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto

Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto - Banff first: Cascade, Vermilion, and Castle Mountain views