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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

“What an incredible experience! Our tour guide was fun, friendly, and informative, and the driver of the large Ice Explorer made the ride up to the Columbia Icefield both safe and exciting. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and we had perfect weather with plenty of…”

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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

“Rob was a great tour guide. Enjoyed the commentary and the views! Tour was almost 7 hours but did not seem nearly that long. Would definitely recommend!”

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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

“This was a great excursion, stopping to see lake peyto and lake louise and then on to the glacier walk with plenty of bathroom breaks. The driver was great and a ton of fun. And the staff at the glacier walk and sky walk was…”

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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

“We only had one full day in Banff to tour as many of the sites we wanted to see and this tour was PERFECT! Vishal was an incredible guide - very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and fun. We had the best time and give our highest…”

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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

“It was my first trip to Banff, and thanks to this tour I made so many wonderful memories. I was a bit worried at first, but our guide took such good care of us and explained everything in a very kind and clear way. I…”

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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.

“The trip is excellent. Our guide tour Arron is very nice and helpful. He always responds on all our request. My group had a great time on this tour. Definitely we will recommend this tour.”

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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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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

“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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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

“We were a little worried about rainy weather, but ended up having a wonderful day! Our guide, Rob, shared information about the area along the way (from Calgary), he was very generous with time at each stop and offered to take group pictures for us.…”

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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