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The 15 Best Columbia Icefield Tours

23 tours  ·  from $37

One glacier in the Rockies lets a vehicle drive out onto it, and the ticket comes in several shapes. The 15 below compare the Ice Explorer, the Skywalk and the full-day runs from Banff and Jasper on price, driving time and what is bundled.

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket - The Ice Explorer Ride to Athabasca Glacier
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

1.Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,444 reviews · 1 day · from $96Our pick

At the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, you ride a 6x6 Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, spend 20 minutes on the ice, then take a shuttle to the glass-bottom Skywalk. English guides such as Andy, Kulvinder, and Leanne add facts and humor along the way.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kulvinder is simply amazing! Kulvinder was the best guide we could have asked for – friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. He brought every place to life with his stories and made the whole tour unforgettable. You can feel his passion in every moment. Don’t miss a tour with him – it was the highlight of our trip!❤️❤️❤️”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk - Starting at the Discovery Centre
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

2.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride a giant Ice Explorer from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Athabasca Glacier, where you can walk on a marked section of ice and collect snowmelt. Then cross the glass-bottom Glacier Skywalk. Guides such as Andy, Leanne, Lars, and Jackson add lively commentary. Allow about three hours.

“Fabulous! The trucks are incredible, the drivers knowledgeable and witty, and the views… Amazing. Then of course you are walking on a glacier, and bring a container so you can collect the clearest, coldest water ever to drink. Wear proper footwear”

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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk - Follow the 1-kilometer cliff-edge route
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

3.Columbia Icefield Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 916 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Walk 1 kilometer along a glass-floored platform 918 feet above the Sunwapta Valley. A shuttle carries you from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, while audio guides and interpretive signs explain glaciers, wildlife, fossils, and the river below.

“It was amazing. The drive to the center tho was a little rough because it was snowing the whole day but regardless of that fact, the Skywalk was open and staff were accomodating to all visitors. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff - The early start and pickup details
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

4.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $302Top rated

Travel from Banff along the Icefields Parkway with a guide such as Jack, Nolan, or Brad, stopping at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier. Ride the Ice Explorer onto the Columbia Icefield, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch.

“Mark was driving and Sam was out guide, both had great knowledge of history and picked fantastic stops along the way to the Ice field. James always our driver to the glacier and also did a great tour.”

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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour - Pickup from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

5.Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 12 hours · from $50

Spend 12 hours touring the Canadian Rockies from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff with an English-speaking guide such as Harry, Ross, or Aashish. See Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Waterfowl Lakes, Johnston Canyon, and the Columbia Icefield, with optional Ice Explorer and Skywalk tickets.

“Hari was a fantastic caring and calm guy giving us clear information and help whenever possible. The whole day was an amazing experience 🤩 Thank you for an unforgettable experience!!”

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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip - Crowfoot Glacier and Waterfowl Lakes
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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

6.Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 11 hours · from $276

Travel from Banff along the Icefields Parkway with an English-speaking guide such as Jake, Emma, or Rob. Stop at Bow Lake and other viewpoints, ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, cross the glass-floored Skywalk, and enjoy a packed lunch during this 11-hour outing.

“Really enjoyed the day. Rob is a most personable and knowledgeable guide. He really added to the experience”

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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff - Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake
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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

7.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291

Spend about 11 hours with a guide such as Neil, Georgia, or Jake on the Icefields Parkway. From Banff, visit Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake, ride an Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier, walk the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a picnic lunch.

“Drinking glacier water was the best part - and the views were amazing. The viewing platform was great.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper - Starting from Jasper before the crowds build
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

8.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Travel from Jasper along the Icefields Parkway, stop at Athabasca Falls, cross the Glacier Skywalk, eat a hot buffet lunch, and ride the Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier. Guide assignments vary, with recent departures led by Sophie, Chiara, Dustin, Alistair, and Jamie.

“This was awesome! The bus driver was very knowledgeable about the area and history, it was very organized and we didn't feel rushed at all. Both the ice fields and the skywalk we great as well. We would highly recommend it”

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Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour - Pickup from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
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Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

9.Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 11 hours · from $49

Ride from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. English, Hindi, and Punjabi-speaking guides such as Aashish, Ram, and Sanjeet lead small groups, while Skywalk and glacier tickets cost extra.

“The trip is excellent. Our guide tour Arron is very nice and helpful. He always responds on all our request. My group had a great time on this tour. Definitely we will recommend this tour.”

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Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake - Bow Lake, an early taste of the high country
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Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

10.Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · from $86

Travel from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff along Icefields Parkway with an English-speaking guide such as Tammy, Peter, Sammy, or Grey. See Bow and Peyto lakes, visit the Columbia Icefield, and add the Ice Explorer and Skywalk from early May to mid-October.

“Very good Trip! Big Recommandation. I startet the Tour from Calgary. We were a small, but very nice little group. Grey was Driver and Guide, and he was phantastic. He told us a lot about the scenery, people, towns and the Rockies. Even though it was a long drive to the Glacier, Grey made the time in the Bus never boring. Be aware that you need to buy the ticket for the Glacier BEFORE the tour starts - its not included in the price of the tour. Take warm clothes with you, the Glacier ist cold and windy!”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary - Calgary to the Rockies before breakfast
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary

11.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $407

Leave Calgary before sunrise for Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and the Icefields Parkway. Ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Guides such as Colin, Jamie, Dave, and Kiran have been praised for informative, friendly service.

“It was a great day. The only negative was that it was a very long day. We did the return trip from Calgary it would have been better to do the trip from Lake Louise or Banff as it is not so far. It was wonderful to walk on a glacier!”

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Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike - Starting at the Icefield Information Centre
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Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

12.Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $96

Join IceWalks for a three-hour, moderate hike onto the Athabasca Glacier. An ACMG-certified English-speaking guide leads you across ice with crampons, poles, and safety gear, explaining crevasses, mill wells, meltwater, and glacier change. Guides may include Pete, Troy, Stu, Corin, or Ann.

“Larry was incredibly knowledgable and interesting. We highly recommend this tour over the big buses.”

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Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff - Calgary, Banff, and the practical start
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Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff

13.Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $104

Travel the Icefields Parkway from Calgary or Banff to the Columbia Icefield, stopping at Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier. The optional Ice Explorer takes you onto Athabasca Glacier. Expect a 9 to 11 hour day, a bilingual English-led guide, and no Skywalk visit.

“We enjoyed the Columbia Ice Fields and the stops to see the mountian vistas. However the experience was not worth the safety hazards we experienced by the reckless driving behavior of our driver, Zak. He ran late on our pick up and drove aggressively to make up time to meet our preplanned Ice tour. On the two lane highway he passed other vehicles in no passing zones, tailgated other vehicles within 5 to 10 meters, and exhibited aggressive behavior. We were concerned for our safety and our fellow passengers. We recommend the Columbia Ice Fields, but either drive there yourself or take another tour company besides Calgary Tours.”

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Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary - Choose your Banff and Icefield order carefully
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Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary

14.Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $434

You’ll tour Banff and the Columbia Icefield in a small or large air-conditioned group, with a local guide, Banff hotel night, Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and an optional Ice Explorer ride. Guides such as Lisa and James are known for clear schedules and thoughtful help.

“We went to lots of picturesque locations, in Jasper, and learned lots of interesting facts and stories from our tour guide, Lisa.”

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Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Discovery Tour - Bow Lake in a 20-minute mountain pause
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Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Discovery Tour

15.Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 30 reviews · from $104

From Banff, you’ll ride the Icefields Parkway with a bilingual English and Chinese guide, stop at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake, and spend 150 minutes at Columbia Icefield. Emma and Tony have led praised outings, but Ice Explorer tickets and food cost extra.

“It was smooth and well organized trip. Emma was very nice and accomodating. We really enjoyed our bus tour. For sure I will recommend this to my friends and family.”

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