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15 Best Columbia Icefield & Glacier Tours

The icefield days: the Icefields Parkway, possibly the most scenic road on the continent, ending with you standing on the Athabasca Glacier itself. The glass Skywalk over the valley closes the deal.

1.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

Experience the stunning Columbia Icefield with a guided glacier tour and walk the glass Skywalk. Perfect for adventurers and scenery lovers alike.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Remarkable experience. Not many people can say they've walked on a glacier or rode in a massive off-road vehicle up and down a steep mountainside to get there and back. Be sure to dress warm. It was frigid but worth it. Lars was our tour…”

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2.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

Experience the stunning Canadian Rockies with this full-day guided tour from Banff, visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Icefields Parkway for breathtaking scenery and hassle-free travel.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time. It was fantastic trip! Our guide Robby was very knowledgeable and personable. He also gave us great recommendations for other things to do and places to go.”

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3.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

Experience the stunning scenery of Banff with this full-day tour featuring Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and a Glacier Skywalk, plus an ice explorer ride.

★ 5.0

“The tour was outstanding. The stops at the lakes were breathtaking! Driving and walking on the glacier was pure magical. It is a long day, but so worth it. The driver and guide, Riley did an excellent job!”

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5.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

Discover the stunning Athabasca Glacier with this full-day Banff tour, featuring Icefield adventures, scenic stops, and expert guides for an authentic Canadian Rockies experience.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a 10/10! I had a lovely time all day. The bus was roomy with comfortable leather seats and large windows. Our guide, Tim, was personable, helpful, and knowledgeable. The sights from the window, as well as the stops we made along the…”

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6.Small Group Day Tour to Banff Lake Louise Moraine Lake Icefields

Explore Banff’s highlights on a small group tour including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway, and more — all with an expert guide and worry-free logistics.

★ 5.0

“Great way to get some amazing sights and short hikes in. Really enjoyed the time, well worth going in a smaller group.”

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7.Banff and Jasper National Parks Tour and Glacier Adventure

Explore stunning Banff and Jasper in a full-day tour, including glaciers, lakes, and scenic drives—perfect for nature lovers seeking authentic Canadian Rockies experiences.

★ 4.8

“Mandeep was out tour guide , he was very informative , friendly amd made sure we were taken care , the tour was super and me and my son enjoyed a lot to see in a day .it was worth the money, thank you”

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9.Abraham Lake (Ice bubble lake) Peyto Bow Lake Crowfoot Glacier

Experience the stunning Canadian Rockies with this full-day tour visiting Abraham Lake’s ice bubbles, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier, including guided photography tips.

“This is a great tour to take in the winter. We had Tony as our driver and he was great. Really knowledgeable and super helpful. Abraham lake is absolutely amazing and we even got to see a group of mountain goats on our travels. The…”

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10.Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure

Discover the stunning Canadian Rockies with this small-group tour along the Icefields Parkway, visiting Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake, and more.

★ 5.0

“Taylor was our guide and we had an amazing experience. He was so knowledgeable about the area, history and fun facts. Everything was perfect and everyone in the tour enjoyed the experience. We saw 3 black bears along the way and a lot of other…”

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11.Athabasca Falls/Abraham,Sunwapta Falls,Icefield & Peyto Lake Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies on this full-day tour visiting Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Sunwapta Falls, and more for an unforgettable experience.

“Definitely worth going on this tour. Great tour and great and friendly tour guide. We were lucky to have perfect weather which made it better!”

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12.Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

Discover the stunning Canadian Rockies on this full-day tour visiting Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and more for an unforgettable experience.

★ 4.8

“Peter is s great tour guide, he is so nice and introduced the views passing jn the long driving time. He try to find bear and and goat and slow down for us to take pictures. We didnt buy the Columbia Icefield tickets but walked…”

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13.Icefields Parkway & Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake Adventure

Discover Banff’s winter magic with the Icefields Parkway & Abraham Lake tour—stunning scenery, expert guides, and personalized small-group experience.

★ 5.0

“The excursion is great, our guide he was wonderful. The lake had plenty of bubbles and was nicely frozen over. All the stops were beautiful. My only complaint is it literally says in the viator page contact RAD for ice skate rentals. I literally did…”

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14.Banff/Calgary/Canmore: Crowfoot Glacier, 5 Lakes & Canyon

Explore stunning lakes, glaciers, and mountain vistas on this full-day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore, with expert guides and unforgettable scenery.

★ 4.8

“it was an amazing day we saw so many things, we were quite disappointed because we got contacted the day before to say we were not going to lake Louise but instead the icefields. The guide gave us free snacks and pulled over when there…”

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More Columbia Icefield & Glacier Tours

4.5Calgary: Columbia Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and Peyto Lake Tour10 to 11 hours (approx.)$89.32 4.6Calgary: 3-Day Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald, Yoho, Icefield$236 4.7From Banff: Icefields Parkway & Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles8 hours$191 4.9From Banff: Scenic Icefields Parkway Premium Guided Day Tour8 hours$211 4.4Calgary: Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and three Glaciers Tour10 - 11 hours$87 4.0Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake from Banff7 to 10 hours (approx.)$125.47 4.8Banff Lake Louise Moraine, Emerald Glacier, Peyto & Bow Lake1 day$53 4.7Banff Town: Lake Louise Moraine, Glacier, Peyto & Bow Lake$71 5.0Jasper and Columbia Skywalk Icefield Parkway Private Day Tour12 to 13 hours (approx.)$1,046.84 5.0Private Tour of Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway for up to 12 guests8 to 9 hours (approx.)$1,646.22 4.9Banff:Crowfoot Glacier, 4 Lakes and Johnston Canyon tour11 hours$43 5.0Glacier Adventure on the Icefields Parkway Hidden Gems Skywalk8 hours (approx.)$347.95 4.0Lake Louise Moraine Lake Icefield Parkway Full Day Private Tour8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$1,717.03 5.0From Banff: Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk10 hours$294 4.5Icefields Parkway Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour Full Day8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$258.16 4.9Banff – Lake Louise Moraine Lake and Icefields Parkway Tour8.5 hours$153 5.0Columbia Icefield Adventure,Bow Lake,Peyto Lake in Banff & Jasper11 to 12 hours (approx.)$73.94 4.5Winter 4 Days- Banff, Yoho, Icefields & Gondola4 days (approx.)$651.68 4.0Icefield: Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake Day Tour$114 5.0Banff Icefield Parkway Private Full Day Tour10 to 11 hours (approx.)$298.81 5.0Banff, Yoho, and Icefield Parkway Private Tour8 to 9 hours (approx.)$298.81 5.0Banff:Columbia Icefield Adventures, Skywalk and Iconic Lakes Tour11 hours (approx.)$88.95 5.0Explore 9 Spots: Private Customizable Banff Icefield Tour10 - 12 hours$840 3.0Shuttle from Calgary Canmore Banff to Columbia Icefield$74.05