Columbia Icefield Adventure with Glacier Skywalk

FromCA$407.4
11 hours
Banff, Canada

About this activity

Experience the majestic Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk on this guided tour from Banff, featuring breathtaking views and thrilling adventures.

Highlights

  • Explore the vast Columbia Icefield
  • Walk the thrilling Glacier Skywalk
  • Marvel at Athabasca Glacier views
  • Experience Ice Explorer ride
  • Discover Icefield Parkway's beauty

Full description

Set off from Banff on an unforgettable journey to the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields in North America. Board the Ice Explorer for a thrilling ride across the Athabasca Glacier, where you'll witness the immense ice formations up close. Then, step onto the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This full-day excursion combines adventure, natural beauty, and expert guidance, ensuring a memorable experience in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Columbia Icefield
  • Admission to Glacier Skywalk
  • Transportation from Banff
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Enjoy the view at Lake Louise

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Pass by: Views of Banff National Park

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass by: Views of Victoria Glacier

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Pass by: Views of Crowfoot Glacier

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Experience the Glacier Skywalk

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Service animals are allowed; please inform in advance

Know before you go

  • Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures
  • Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear suitable for icy conditions
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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

Traveler reviews

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Awesome Columbia Icefields & Skywalk

Amazing! It has been the highlight of our trip. Roland & Colby did a fantastic job. Buffet lunch was excellent. First class tour. A must do!!!!

Jacqueline_RJun 26, 2026VIATOR

Great tour

I was not looking forward to this tour when I booked it. Boy was that a mistake. To. Was a fantastic driver. His mix of facts and story telling during the 11 hours made this trip! Nick was a great tour guide. Always willing to take a picture and keep us on schedule. The day didn't exactly match the itinerary provide but that is OK because it was so much more.

Laura_DJun 17, 2026VIATOR

Columbia ice fields and sky walk

My wife and myself went with this company and had a great experience, Colin and Mikayla were great hosts and would highly recommend them.

robertsS6089LHJun 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Ice fields Tour from Banff

Scenery was breathtaking, Amy and Scot were fantastic who went out of their way to ensure everyone enjoyed the trip. Great and interesting commentary with a successful hunt for beats was the icing on the cake. Certainly made some memories that will last a lifetime.

Discover15694292292Jun 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great trip but steer clear of the included lunch.

This is a long, long, long day tour with most of the time in the bus, but the scenery along the way is magnificent, the Skywalk, a breathtaking experience and the time walking in the glacier is a once in a lifetime experience. Included in the price is a buffet lunch provided at the Tourist Centre at the foot of the glacier, it was without doubt the most vile meal that I’ve been offered, cold food, a limited selection and what was available was disgusting. After consuming this horror meal, you complete the glacier walk and then commence the long, long drive back to Banff. Barely 10 minutes after commencing the return journey I had to ask the bus driver if he could stop at the first available toilet facility where both myself and my wife relieved ourselves of that lunch and that continued after returning to our Hotel, all through the night and the entire following day, I have never experienced diarrhoea like it. I apportion none of this criticism on Brewster, I directed it solely to the people/Company running the Tourist Centre, on the contrary, our bus driver Colin and the Tour guide Mikayla were absolutely wonderful, so informative on the tour and so sympathetic to my plight. I’d recommend this Tour, but, be prepared for a long day of driving, as for the included lunch, forget it and save yourself a gastro nightmare, take food with you.

DrebenJun 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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