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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.

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

“Long day but it was a good way to see some beautiful glacial lakes. We had gorgeous weather, so that helped.”

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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

“Our guide/driver Georgia was fantastic and very knowledgeable. She gave us lots of information in easy to understand bite size pieces. On the way we stopped at Bow Lake which was beautiful and Georgia recommended the fresh cinnamon buns in the café which we gladly…”

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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 see the highlights of the area. Would recommend highly. Our guide was relatively new and did not have all the information and stories that you would expect from a tour guide.”

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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.

“We had a really lovely day and our tour guide Tony was brilliant. A really well planned trip, would definitely recommend.”

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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

“We. Did the Iceland parkway with radventures and flossy was our guide . We had the most amazing trip and she was such a wealth of information . ! We loved this tour !”

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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.

“Kenneth, our tour leader is very soft spoken, easy to get along with and help us in find the best view to take pictures. He also took pictures of the nicest spots on the lakes.”

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12.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

“This has to be my favorite tour. It was a total of 3 people which was perfect. We were able to take our time and enjoy every bit of this tour. Our tour guide was Tyler who was very knowledgeable and a great conservationist. Our…”

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13.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

“The trip was very nice. Vikram our guide is very knowledgeable. He also showed us many extra points. I will recommend this trip definitely.”

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14.Banff/Calgary/Canmore: Crowfoot Glacier and 5 Lakes Tour

Discover stunning lakes and glaciers on a full-day tour from Calgary, Banff, or Canmore, exploring five breathtaking sites with expert guides for $71.

★ 4.8

“Perfect way to see a number of lakes and sites in one day, especially if you don’t have a lot of time. We were lucky enough to have a private tour - Navi took great care of us and took amazing family photos everywhere that…”

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15.Calgary: Columbia Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and Peyto Lake Tour

Explore the Canadian Rockies with this full-day tour from Calgary featuring glaciers, lakes, and the stunning Columbia Icefield at just $89.12.

★ 4.5

“Our family of 5 joined this tour, and it gave us a really nice experience and a memory to treasure forever. Although there were closed locations due to the season, our guide, Inder, made sure that the itinerary was planned and discussed. He was outstanding…”

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More Columbia Icefield & Glacier Tours

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 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 5.0Banff/Canmore: Lake Louise & the Icefields Parkway8 hours$123 5.0Calgary/Canmore/Banff: Columbia Icefield Glacier Day Tour$211