Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

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Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Lake Louise

Enjoy the view at Lake Louise

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Brewster Sightseeing

Views of Banff National Park

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Summer 25

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch
Pickup included

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

Pickup included

Reviews

4.84

628 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Best experience ever!

    Debbie B,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An amazing day!! Everything from beginning to end was so enjoyable and Andre and Jack went out of their way to ensure everyone was having the best time. Andre was such an informative person with loads of experience. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Possibly the best I’ve ever done plus added bonus of seeing a bear!! Thank you Andre and Jack!!!

  • The best tour experience ever!!

    Gregory G,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a fantastic experience! Our bus driver. Andy, had a great personality and kept us so informed of all the details at each stop so things ran really smooth. He knew so much about all of the stops and kept a steady monologue on all the different things we saw. The bus was super comfortable with huge viewing windows. There were numerous HD screens that displayed like a GoPro at the front of the bus so at times I found myself looking at the screen rather than watching out the window. The lunch buffet was first class and there was plenty of time to enjoy the gift shop or patio with the view of the icefields. While people in personal vehicles were limited in the areas of travel we had first class right to the door service. There was no waiting in lines - everything was done in a super efficient manner. This was our first bus excursion but it has made a believer out of me - it is the best way to go! So, I highly recommend this excursion in order to experience the best of Banff NP and areas around in luxury. Just sit back and enjoy the journey.

  • Once in a Lifetime Experience!

    Thomas M,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was incredible. Our guide, Nolan & driver, Mattias were amazing & I cannot give them enough credit for their knowledge, engaging demeanor, and enthusiasm! Now the details: We were picked up in Banff and began the long drive up to Jasper for the Ice field. The bus was very comfortable with a washroom on board. We were one of the smaller groups with 14 total, on a bus that seats 40+. We stopped at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, and the big hill / panther falls viewpoint along the way, with loads of information on the history, geology, and of course photo opportunities😁. We arrived at Jasper National Park and had a buffet lunch at Altitude before making our way over to the Athabasca glacier. We walked on the glacier, & filled our water with fresh glacier water (delicious BTW). Afterwards, we proceeded to the Skywalk with stunning river and canyon views thru a glass floor. Unexpected bonus sightings of mountain goats 🐐, a small grizzly bear 🐻 , elk 🫎 ,and a chipmunk 🐿️ inside the ice crawler were incredible experiences. This was a full day excursion that exceeded expectations. 10/10 recommend this tour & if you're fortunate, Nolan and Mattias will be your tour team.

  • Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier

    Rosarii S,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    We were unlucky to have our glacier walk cancelled because of wildfire.We now hope that Viator will arrange refund for the part of our day trip that could not be completed.

  • Great way to see Banff

    Cristina D,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nice way to see the main attractions in the Banff area, especially first timers. Our tour guides Niki and Harry were very professional and fun. We liked how all the details like pick up and drop off at our hotel, ease of access to the lunch buffet, ice field tour, and Skywalk were on schedule, and on time. It was well worth our time since we were here for a long weekend and limited on time.

From CA$379.05

4.84
628 reviews