Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk Small Group Tour with Lunch
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable day exploring the world-renowned Icefields Parkway, often hailed as the most beautiful drive in the world.
Highlights:
Epic Exploration Minus the Crowds: Ditch the big bus tour groups and explore like a local at the highlights of Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Columbia Icefields & more.
Local Secrets & Wildlife Revealed: While the Icefields Parkway has its known jewels, our guides take pride in unveiling lesser-trodden paths and viewpoints to areas where we often see wildlife.
Active & Insightful Adventures: Guided by local experts, you'll embark on relaxed hikes to absorb the best views. Our guides' stories and insights blend the perfect mix of informed touring with free exploration.
Bespoke Itineraries: Daily itineraries are thoughtfully designed around weather conditions, recent wildlife sightings, and ensuring you evade the peak crowd timings. Your wishes matter; if there's a specific spot on your bucket list, let us know!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 12 and under are unable to join our small group adventures
Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues
Your picnic lunch comes with a Turkey sandwich by default. Prefer something else? Call us to swap it for Roast Beef, Ham, Chicken Tikka, or Vegetarian. Changes must be made by 2pm the day before your tour.
What To Expect
Banff
This award-winning Radventures small-group adventure begins with a stunning drive from Banff, spotting wildlife and learning about it's rich Indigenous & European history.
Icefields Parkway
Widely regarded as the most scenic driving road in the entire world, the Icefields Parkway is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, cascading waterfalls, dramatic rock spires, and emerald lakes set in sweeping valleys of thick pine and larch forests. The abundance of wildlife along the drive through Banff & Jasper National Park will have you peering around every turn. As we take our time to explore, we'll stop for a short hike or two to a breath-taking view point, capture that stunning photo to share with friends and enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the splendour of the Canadian Rockies pristine wilderness. You can be rest assured that you're experiencing the Icefields Parkway the right way!
Options
Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk
Picnic Lunch: A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites. Pickup included
What‘s Included
A fresh picnic lunch from one of our local favourites. Comes with a Turkey sandwich by default. Have a preference or dietary restriction? Reach out and we'll sort you out with an alternative.
Polaroid souvenir
Comfortable, upscale transportation with panoramic windows
Small group experience (max 12 guests)
Columbia Icefield Adventure Admission (Ice Explorer + Columbia Icefield Skywalk)
Expert local guide trained in photography and storytelling
Fresh water refills (BYO water bottle)
Guide gratuities (optional)
National Park Pass
Pickup points
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise Canada
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue Banff Canada
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
300 Mountain Avenue Banff Canada
Canalta Lodge Banff
545 Banff Ave Banff Canada
Peaks Hotel and Suites
218 Lynx Street Banff Canada
The Juniper Hotel
1 Juniper Way Banff Canada
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
521 Banff Avenue Banff Canada
Tunnel Mountain Resort
502 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff Canada
Moose Hotel and Suites
345 Banff Avenue Banff Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide!!
cgoodie,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an incredible experience! The Icefield Adventure was well organized, and our guide made it fun and educational. Riding the big Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier was unforgettable — we even tasted fresh glacier water! The Skywalk views were breathtaking. It’s a bit pricey, but totally worth it for the memories. Dress warm — it’s cold and windy up there!
Ice fields
Sherpa167966,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taylor, with his 10 years of experience, was an outstanding, very knowledgeable tour guide on our tour which included Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and the Icefields. We enjoyed this tour tremendously and feel like we gained more insight into the beauty of the area.
Fun times with Tyler!
X3789XOmarias,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our recent glacier tour the Columbia Icefield to Jasper was an absolute highlight of our trip to Canada — made even more memorable thanks to our amazing guide, Tyler F!!! From the very beginning, Tyler’s passion for nature and the environment shone through. His enthusiasm was contagious, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does and where he does it.
Banff to Jasper - Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield
V9534WMtammyp,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Radventures, and our guide Tyler made it unforgettable! He took us to the Columbia Icefields, Peyto Lake, and the stunning Sunwapta Falls. Every stop was absolutely breathtaking and scenic, and Tyler made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy each location. What stood out most was his knowledge of the area, he shared so many interesting facts and stories that really brought the mountains and lakes to life. He was also incredibly patient and accommodating with our large group, making sure everyone felt included and comfortable. This tour was a highlight of our trip, and I couldn’t recommend Radventures more highly. If you want a scenic, well-organized, and memorable experience in the Rockies, this is it!
An amazing time!
karamE1004ED,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best tour guide, Tyler F. He made the tour fun, knowledgeable, and an amazing experience. The Glacier was a wonderful experience and Tyler F shared his passion for the outdoors with us.
Great adventure with Radventure
ronhP3726DF,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bee was a wonderful tour guide. She is very knowledgeable, very skilled, and great fun. She represents Radventures very well, and we will suggest Radventures and Bee to our friends.
Awesome guide
Thomas M,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time and our guide Ollie was amazing. He is very knowledgeable about all the sites along the trip to and from the glacier. He kept the trip fun and made sure we stopped at all the right places for amazing photos. Highly recommend Radadventures.
Highly Recommended
201rajc,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As we were the only guests, this was a private tour with Liam. He loves what he does and it showed in the way he described the lakes, glaciers and mountains we saw along the Icefield Parkway which was a long and beautiful drive. There were stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Waterfowl Lake (with actual waterfowl) and Bridal Falls. As we kept going the air grew more and more hazy, almost sepia-like in color, and the sun turned from white to yellow to orange. Liam was excited to walk on the glacier itself with us as it was his first time doing this tour too but it was called off by the Icefield Centre staff. We did the short hike to get a decent view of the glacier from afar though but it was a letdown. To make up for that, Liam fit in visits to Emerald Lake and finally Takakkaw Falls which was stunning. We learned about climate change, wildlife, avalanche paths and weeping aspens, but also shared our opinions and experiences on other things and it made for a great time. We made a new friend in Liam on this tour and would recommend Radventures highly because of him.
One in a lifetime glacier walk
2thefeds,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide, gorgeous views, incredible experience walking on the Athabasca glacier. Very well run excursion to the Columbia Icefields.
Don’t miss this!
marcias536,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Once in a lifetime experience of walking on a glacier! Incredible scenery. Dan was a great guide- very knowledgeable and friendly. Took extra time to show us things we were interested in!
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