Tours/Banff/Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

4.8(676)Banff1 hour
VIATOR4.6(173)TRIPADVISOR4.9(503)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff
  • Pickup included
Summer 25
  • Duration: 10 hours Lunch Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

Enjoy the view at Lake Louise

Pass by

Views of Banff National Park

Pass by

Views of Victoria Glacier

Pass by

Views of Crowfoot Glacier

Admission included30 min

Experience the Glacier Skywalk

Highlights

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

What's included

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
Not included
Gratuities (optional) Food and drink

Pickup Locations & Times

Fairmont Banff Springs 7:35 am pickup Banff Caribou Lodge 7:35 am pickup Elk + Avenue Hotel 7:45 am pickup

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(676)

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godfreyn274
August 19, 2026
A bucket list experience

Amazing bucket list experience; operators on the explorer vehicle & guide were very knowledgeable and drive was an experience to behold of the skilled driver. A must do. The Skywalk was breathtaking and very informative especially captured my 6 yr old grandson. Ablutions need regular cleaning though

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arti_v
August 13, 2026
This trip is the opposite...

This trip is the opposite of boring! Though it was along day with a lot of time on the bus, there was so much beauty to see on the way to the ice fields. We even made a few stops along the way to stretch our legs and see things we never would have seen on our own. our guides, Amy and Abbey, were knowledgeable, pleasant, and funny. The ice fields and glacier were amazing…both beautiful and surreal. We had teenage boys with us and they LOVED the day, especially the glacier. We would highly recommend and feel it was worth the money for our family.

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Sarah_O
August 12, 2026
Great experience

The drive there was spectacular, the commentary interesting and the actual ice experience unique. Our 9 year old loved it!

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Stephen_S
August 9, 2026
Great experience

It's an 11-hour experience. However, the staff took really good care of awesome! Make sure that everything we needed was taken care of. It was a great tour and did everything that I expected. Since it's 11 hours long though I suggest not taking young children.

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828satishm
August 6, 2026
Columbia Icefields

Highly recommend the tour . The bus was comfortable and our tour guides were top notch. Great for families.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your feedback and for recommending us! We are lucky to have such awesome individuals on our team and are glad you found them to be top notch. We are so pleased your family enjoyed your time with us and hope you had a fantastic remainder of your time in the Rockies.

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TraceyJ738
August 4, 2026
Great experience

An excellent day of sightseeing. The pick up from our Banff hotel was on time and very friendly. After changing buses at the Brewster bus station in Banff we were introduced to Patrick and Scott our hosts for the day. They were incredible and very informative and engaging. The sights we saw and the information imparted were incredible. A real highlight of our trip so far.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your sightseeing tour was a highlight of your trip. Providing a seamless experience from pickup to drop-off is something we strive for, and it's fantastic to know that Patrick and Scott made such a positive impact with their knowledge, enthusiasm, and engaging storytelling. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. Thank you for choosing to explore the Rockies with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!

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Haley_R
July 31, 2026
Best day of my trip!

The best day of my trip! I decided to book some tours because I was only in Canada for a few days and wanted to see as much as possible and this was the best one of the trip. Our driver was super nice and very knowledgeable. Having tickets included for each stop makes the price totally worth it. 10/10 experience!

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Getaway43637073969
July 29, 2026
Colin the legend

Amazing trip with Colin as our driver. What a legend! Colin made the trip so enjoyable and the 10 hour day flew in. He was so knowledgeable and his jokes kept everything very light. He was brilliant at giving updates as well as the next washroom stop and extra bits along the way. The hot chocolate was also a delicious addition! If you get Colin as your driver on this trip count yourself in for a great day.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear Colin made your 10-hour journey feel effortless. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words, he'll be delighted to know he helped make your day so memorable. We're glad you enjoyed the hot chocolate and hope to see you again on another Brewster adventure!

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Colleen_B
July 23, 2026
Exceptional scenery and views, exceptional tour operator and guides

The scenery and views along the icefield parkway are breathtaking. The tour company provided an exceptional experience. They were punctual, friendly, very informative and courteous. Andy and Nolan made the experience an exceptional one.

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kevinmJ3550JY
July 23, 2026
Icefields Discovery Tour - Amazing experience!

This tour lasts a long time but is well worth it. Early pickup was on time and had to collect from few other hotels, which took some time. Then we were on the road with an added bonus stop of Lake louise on the way! Amy and Abbi were fun and kept us informed with facts and entertained with bad jokes 😃 . Nice touch that they provided us with coffees at Peyto lake and 2 Gluten Free cookies for my wife and son who are ceoliac. Included also was the Skywalk which was scary and great. Well worth it. Great lunch at the icefield centre which was well organised by Abbi. Even though the centre was busy we walked straight through to our reserved tables and buffet. Going out onto the glacier in an ice Explorer was amazing experience. All through the day Amy and Abbi looked after us. Even had a couple of bear sightings at the roadside which Amy made sure we saw with some excellent driving. All in all a long day but one to remember and made even better by our expert driver and guide Amy and Abbi. Would definitely recommend as I think you would struggle to see it all on your own in a day.

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your Icefields Discovery Tour was such a memorable experience. We're so glad Amy and Abbi helped make your day enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the Skywalk, Ice Explorer, lunch, and even some exciting wildlife sightings along the way! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another Brewster adventure soon.

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