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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

“Must do trip. Up and close to glacier was awesome. My kids loved riding ice explorer. Guides were fun. Andy narrated an awesome fun story.”

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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

“Great knowledgeable guide and driver. We could never have seen so much in a day trying to do it ourselves”

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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

“It was an interesting journey. I really liked the glacier view, very impressive. People are nice and the guide and driver are both very nice and friendly.”

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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

“We had a fantastic and enjoyable on our tour to athabasca glacier. Our tour guide Emma was very knowledge and courteous. Long day but worth it”

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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

“The day is full: having opportunities to hike; see many beautiful lakes; meet new friends; and see the wonders of God’s creation. Our guide ,Vishal, was very informative. He also had a pleasant attitude about caring for each one of us, making sure we were…”

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8.Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, and Lakes DayTour

Experience the stunning Canadian Rockies on this full-day tour visiting Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Peyto Lake, and Banff with expert guides.

“Harry was a great guide! We had an amazing time on the tour as every stop was truly breathtaking! Lots of time to take photos and explore each area. Wonderful day-long tour!”

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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.

“Tony is very thoughtful and kind. Knew when to take were based on weather and road conditions. I wouldn’t want to do that without him. He also knew when and where to see the big horn sheep! Glad we did this!”

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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.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

“The trip was beautiful, with breathtaking views; with plenty of time to see beautiful places. And a very special mention to our driver and friend: with her, the trip was even more special, with excellent explanations of what we were seeing and what we had…”

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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 tour was awesome. The tour guide, Rai, was very energetic and with cool vibe, with a lot of interesting facts of the parks and attractions. They can improve their customer service before the trip because I tried to talk with them with no success”

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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

“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.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

“Our guide, Guri, was wonderful. He was informative, friendly, excellent customer skills and a true asset to his company. The van was very clean, the amount of time at the stops was just right. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. I highly recommend this tour…”

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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