Columbia Icefield Tour including the Glacier Skywalk from Banff Overview

Discover the awe-inspiring mountain scenery and massive glaciers of Alberta’s Rocky Mountain region on this full-day Banff glacier tour to the Columbia Icefields. As you follow one of the world’s most famous mountain drives, the Icefield Parkway, you’ll stop at stunning Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake before the tour culminates in an all-terrain ride on the Ice Explorer through the amazing Columbia Icefields. This day trip includes roundtrip transport from multiple locations in Banff, a knowledgeable guide and buffet lunch.
- Full-day tour from Banff to the Columbia Icefield
- Enjoy one of the greatest mountain drives in the world, the Icefield Parkway
- Learn about the history behind glaciers and ice fields from an expert guide
- Step onto ice formed from snow that fell as many as 400 years ago
- Take a stroll around Lake Louise. Book the Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Tour from Banff

What is Included in the Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Tour from Banff

- Ride in the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer
- Hot buffet lunch
- Air-conditioned Tour vehicles
- Pick-up and/or drop-off at multiple locations available
- Local Taxes
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission Book the Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Tour from Banff

Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Departure Points

Possible departure locations
» Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
» Elk + Avenue Hotel, 333 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B1 Canada
» Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1J4 Canada
» Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa , 521 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8 Canada
Please Note: Fairmont Banff Springs 7:35 am pickup - Banff Caribou Lodge 7:35 am pickup - Elk + Avenue Hotel 7:45 am pickup
The tour will end right where it started. Book the Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Tour from Banff

Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Itinerary

Explore the most scenic attractions in Canada's Banff National Park and Jasper National Park on this full-day tour to the Columbia Icefields, the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Your day in the Rockies finishes with an unforgettable ride on the all-terrain Ice Explorer atop the icefields, offering a first-hand view of this huge natural wonder.

Start your tour with pickup in Banff, heading out for your first stop at Lake Louise, the superstar alpine lake of Banff National Park. From there, proceed north on the Icefields Parkway, considered by many to be one of the world’s greatest scenic drives, and listen as your guide shares details about the unique ecosystem of the area and about the history of its remarkable glaciers. You’ll also visit two of the parkway’s notable landmarks, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier, for photo opportunities and to take in the views.

Next, arrive at the Columbia Icefields for your ride on the Ice Explorer, which takes you on a one of a kind journey across the surface of this amazing sheet of ice. After your ride, stop by the Glacier Gallery, gift shop and restaurant at the Icefields Centre before boarding the bus for the drive back to Banff, where your day trip ends.

Stop At: Lake Louise
» Enjoy the view at Lake Louise
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket: Free

Stop At: Brewster Sightseeing
» Views of Banff National Park

Stop At: Victoria Glacier
» Views of Victoria Glacier

Stop At: Crowfoot Glacier
» Views of Crowfoot Glacier

Stop At: Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
» Stop to stretch your legs and use restroom
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket: Included

Stop At: Columbia Icefield Skywalk
» Experience the Glacier Skywalk
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket: Included Book the Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk Tour from Banff

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