Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary
Overview
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14 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this day trip from Calgary, see the exciting Icefields Parkway on your way to the Columbia Icefield, and explore the Athabasca Glacier with the Ice Explorer. Stop for dinner in Banff, a beautiful town set amidst the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. Return to Calgary late in the evening, and reminisce about the day's alpine adventure.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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 or Banff if accommodation has been arranged
The return transfer back to Calgary departs at 7:30pm
What To Expect
Lake Louise
Enjoy the view at Lake Louise
Brewster Sightseeing
Views of Banff National Park
Options
Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary
Pickup included
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
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
110 9th Avenue SE, Calgary Canada
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
888 7 Ave SW, Calgary Canada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience! A...
Mariam S,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! A must try when visiting the Rockies. Breathtaking views all the way from Calgary to Columbia icefield parkway. The tour operator was great as well.
Great day out!!
Susy C,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing day, thanks Colin our driver and guide and Jamie our host, best guys to do our tour. Funny, kept us engaged, no trouble to slow down and spot the bears. Honestly informative about the glacier, great buffet lunch, just a great day, this is a must do tour.even the driver to the glacier Rocco, informative and careful. Thanks everyone!!
Bucket List
jessemL2496VL,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do when you visit! Getting here, on its own was majestic. We stopped multiple times when heading back home to take in the awesomeness of the area. The Columbia icefield staff from entry to exit were courteous and knowledgeable! We were very lucky to have Jackson as our tour guide to the glacier. Not only was he funny, he knows how to drive that explorer! ;) The Athabasca glacier and skyway is a bucket list check!
Wonder experience!!
Roam66960542736,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stopped in this past week. What an experience, can't even put into words how incredible it is to walk on a glacier. Just an awesome moment. Also, our ice bus driver Jackson was very engaging and funny. He made the trip up and down that much better. Lots of neat interesting facts sandwiched between some engaging humour haha! Nice work Jackson, much thanks.
Great experience
Nicola H,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fab tour - Rob and Grace were great guides for the day and Ewal made the Columbia ice field tour very enjoyable.
Simon was great!
NorthStar19788170151,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great time. Went early October in a near-blizzard which actually added to the ambiance. Our driver Simon was awesome- great sense of humor very entertaining! Although a short visit, that is all you need to appreciate the natural beauty of the glacier. Don’t be disappointed when you hear 20 minutes on the glacier- it is enough.
Amazing Day to Columbia ice fields .
F7630LOkarenb,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Columbia ice fields tour yesterday. We had a great day with our host Sophie and driver Nathan…. Brewster had 9 buses doing same excursion and had each bus scheduled to go to skywalk, glacier and lunch! We got to see Peyto lake and Bow lake. Both so beautiful . Both Sophie and Nathan were knowledgeable of the area and added humor to our day. Such a fun time.
Good Samaritan
A4299YBmaryw,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cairnen did a great job keeping us on-time and made sure we got a tea and cookie break. Mom- he is well and eating. The driver was excellent and well informed of the area. I forgot his name, but we stopped because we had a doctor and nurse on the bus when we came upon an injured women from a car accident.
Journey was bit long....
Sujiramki,Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Journey was bit long. Could avoid few stops Icefield was fantastic Guide was very good Overall had a great day
Spectacular time
Pouya S,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We want to share how amazing Dave and Kiran managed this trip. What a spectacular experience. We never forget this trip . Everything was organized. They were both so knowledgeable and we learnt so much in one day . We recommend this experience to everyone . Regards Pouya and Mona
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