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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

“Had a fantastic time took the first trip of the day and it was amazing, good level of information shared and everyone wanted to speak about the ice. An fantastic experience and well worth the cost and time.”

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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

“This is a great way to see the popular lakes as parking can be tough in a private car during peak tourist season. This trip was stress free as we had easy parking access with the tour. Rob was also a great guide and was…”

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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

“Such a great tour and experience. Jack and Brad were amazing tour guides and made the excursion so much more fun. So many beautiful stops along the way to the glacier and back. It was totally worth the cost and the time! The coach bus…”

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4.From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

Explore the stunning Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parkway, and Glacier Skywalk on a full-day guided tour from Banff, including wildlife, scenery, and a packed lunch.

★ 4.8

“We really enjoyed the trip and appreciated being able to take in the scenery and information our driver shared with us. Everything from booking to drop off went smoothly. Our driver Tim was an excellent host and the picnic lunch was ample. We were really…”

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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 is a must-do tour! Checked all the boxes - definitely an epic experience. Tour guides were friendly, informative and helpful. Bring a spare battery and be prepared to be amazed by the beauty that Banff National Park and the Icefield Parkway (top 10 must…”

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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

“This is a pretty long day but you see all the things. Our guide was great and too photos of all of us at all the different stops. He gave good information and was very helpful and accomodating.”

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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

“We had to change to a different tour due to inclement weather, but we still enjoyed a great day with our guide, Hari. He was very accommodating and willing to take pictures and give interesting information. We enjoyed great views and were able to see…”

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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 tour was so much fun and different from your usual trips like to Lake Louise etc. It goes to show just how much beauty Alberta, CA has to offer. You’d need to tour more than once. Edward our tour guide was so funny and…”

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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

“It is wonderful to tour in a small group. You can ask more questions and it is more catered to each person in the group. Our guide Bee was a ray of sunshine and made us more excited about each area we visited! She was…”

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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.

“Fabulous experience! Lam was a great guide - gave us lots of history, fun facts, and took us to some incredible views! Highly recommend this day trip!”

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15.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

“We were very pleased that AJ picked us and dropped us off at our hotel instead of the prearranged pick up and drop off location. He was on time at each destination and was a wealth of information.”

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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