Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy the view at Lake Louise
Views of Banff National Park
Views of Crowfoot Glacier
Enjoy the Icefield Experience on the glacier
Enjoy the Glacier Skywalk
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Sandman Hotel Calgary 6:00 am pickup Calgary Marriott Downtown 6:15 am pickup
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(72)
Amazing 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.
This 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!!
This 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!
Hi jessemL2496VL, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the majestic journey and had a memorable time with Jackson- sounds like he really made the tour fun and special. We're glad the Columbia Icefield experience checked off a big bucket list item for you! Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
We 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.
Hi Roam66960542736, Thanks so much for the kind words! We're so happy to hear that you had such an awesome time on the glacier- it really is something special. Jackson will be so happy to know that he made the trip even better with his humour and fun facts, so we’ll definitely be sure to pass it on. Thank you again and we hope to see you again sometime!
This was a fab tour - Rob and Grace were great guides for the day and Ewal made the Columbia ice field tour very enjoyable.
This 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.
We 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.
Hi F7630LOkarenb, We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful lakes and that the knowledge and humor of the team added to your experience. We love hearing that our guests have had fun and enjoyed themselves with us - it's exactly what we hope to achieve. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, we sincerely appreciate it.
Cairnen 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.
Hi A4299YBmaryw, Wow, it sounds like you had quite the day with Ciaran and Mark! We were so glad to hear that everyone was okay, and so lucky that your bus was driving past at the right time with some medical professionals on board. It's lovely to hear that the rest of your tour was so interesting and enjoyable for you, and we're glad we could provide a vacation story that you can tell in years to come! Thank you so much for your review and we hope you had a wonderful trip to the Rockies!
Journey was bit long. Could avoid few stops Icefield was fantastic Guide was very good Overall had a great day
We 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
