Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

    4.8
    517 reviews

    Banff Jasper Collection By Pursuit

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    From CAD 361.15

    Banff Jasper Collection By Pursuit

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    Overview

    Admire lakes and glaciers on a full day tour from Banff to the Columbia Icefield. Ride the Ice Explorer and settle in as a local guide provides fascinating commentary of the starkly beautiful Alberta Rockies region. The road to the Columbia Icefields, one of the largest masses of ice south of the Arctic Circle, is universally regarded as one of the world's greatest mountain drives.

    Additional Info

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Prior to your travel date, your hotel details must be advised to tour operator so they may arrange your pickup. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking

    Guests may depart this tour in Lake Louise if accommodation has been arranged

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    What‘s Included

    Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission

    Ride in the Ice Explorer

    Local Taxes

    Pick-up and/or drop-off at multiple locations available

    Hot buffet lunch

    Air-conditioned vehicle

    Gratuities (optional) Food and drink

    Options

    Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

    Pickup included

    Reviews

    4.8

    517 reviews

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    • Wow what an experience.

      Sep 2024

      5.0

      Everything was so organized and our driver and guide, Rowland and Sam were great. The glacier ride was fabulous.

    • My favorite way to see these attractions

      Sep 2024

      4.0

      I like all the attractions on this tour (i.e. Lake Louise, Skywalk, Columbia Icefield, etc...), and I like that it all fits comfortably into one day. Also, the buffet lunch is very good. The bus driver (Noland) and tour guide (Ciarin) provided excellent instructions, so we always knew how long we had to see a particular attraction, how to get back to the bus, what the bus number was, etc... The only exception was a group of two ladies that only spoke Mandarin, and nobody knew it until they missed lunch. But, Noland made a special effort to get them lunch shortly afterwards, and another passenger interpreted for them after that, which I thought was fantastic. Also, we enjoyed meeting some of the other people on the tour. Noland and Ciarin also told some stories during the bus ride, which was quite enjoyable, and the only recommendation I have is for them to do a little more of that. The bus ride is more than 100 km each way, so there is plenty of time to hear more about either the local history, the geology, the plants and animals, etc...

    • What a wonderful trip

      Sep 2024

      5.0

      Great Guide Ewel , Fabulous experience. Wonderful weather, so cold but exhilerating. Overall a great trip. would reccomend to anybody and everybody.

    • Expensive, but worth the price.

      Sep 2024

      5.0

      The Skywalk is not for the timid. The journey up to the Icefield is exciting and interesting. We learned a lot about the history of the area. The scenery and views are spectacular.

    • Nightmare and extremely disappointing’

      Sep 2024

      1.0

      With regard to this tour, our confirmation from Viator said pick up time was 8am….we were at the meeting point at 7.45 and no one came or contacted us. There were no missed calls or messages on the registered cell phone. When we checked in at the adventure centre, they told us the guide had been looking for us and tried to call, which was a lie! So the bus had left without us. This was extremely disappointing as it was our last day here in Banff and therefore no chance to do this trip. We contacted Viator who are arranging a full refund….this process takes 5 to 7 days!

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