Columbia Icefield Adventure with Glacier Skywalk
About this activity
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
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Columbia Icefield
- Admission to Glacier Skywalk
- Transportation from Banff
- Meals and beverages
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Icefield glacier and skywalk
We had a great time on this tour. The guides were great and very knowledgeable. They made plenty of stops for all of us to get great photos and to enjoy the Rocky Mountains.
Glaciers and Glacial Lakes
Nolan and Gerald tag teamed telling us about the culture, sites and activities we would be doing. They made a great team. Peyto Lake was beautiful first thing in the morning. We learned how glaciers help produce the vivid blue in the lakes around them. Next we went to the Skywalk which provided great views of glaciers, waterfalls and the rugged terrain below that mountain goats and big horn sheep frequent. It was great being on the bus because buses park right next to the entrance while car riders must be transported to the site. We walked right in and had our bus waiting for us once we we done. The buffet style lunch had a great variety of food and was extremely well organized to handle busloads of people. The photography in the visitor Center below was exceptional. We then were driven to the ice explorer which took us straight out o to the glacier. The views were breathtaking. We had plenty of time to walk around in safe zones and get all the pictures we wanted. As a bonus, we even saw a large black bear along the road on our way home and paused for a brief moment for photos out the window. Again, being on the tour bus allowed us to see more because of the up front parking passenger buses are given at all the sites. Well worth the tour.
Icefield Discovery Tour - 7th Sept
An informative, fun and a great trip! We were on the Ice field Discovery Tour on Monday, 7th Sept, with driver Brad and guide Aaron. What a jam packed day it was too. Both Brad and Aaron were fantastic hosts, really knowledgeable, and had great humour, which made for a fantastic trip. As we had ample time we also got to visit various other stops along the way. Including some time at Lake Louise whilst picking up some additional passengers, Lake Peyto and Waterfallow Lake. The trip included the Skywalk which was rather scary but so pleased I did it. Before heading out onto the icefield we had a hot buffet lunch which was excellent. The icefield is really something special, the glacier is fascinating, the icefield guide (Chris) was again very knowledgable, and we had about 30 minutes up there, so plenty of time to walk around (watch out for the caution signs re holes in the ice!) and to take pictures. Ps. The coffee/water and cookie stop en route was a nice touch. A very welcoming refreshment. Thanks both for making it such a fun trip!
Icefield Parkway
Fab trip from lake Louise to jasper. Driver Richard is fantastic. Level of knowledge is off the charts. Host Talli was fantastic and the snack station she set up at the last stop was a great bonus. Can’t recommend highly enough
Bus 343 with Tim and Bree
Did this tour yesterday on Bus 343 with Tom and Bree, one of the best days ever from start to finish Tim fantastic driver with a lot of local knowledge Bree fantastic host and story teller can highly recommend Brewster tours bit Tim and Bree are a must
