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11 hours
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Discover the Athabasca Glacier on a guided tour from Banff. Journey along the scenic Icefields Parkway and climb into an Ice Explorer vehicle to explore the awesome glacier. Experience breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley as you step across the Glacier Skywalk.
Get picked up from your Banff hotel in a modern mini bus by your friendly guide. Departing from Banff, your guide will welcome you on the tour with an overview of where you’ll be headed as you sit back and enjoy the ride along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives.
Benefit from a tour where you don’t have to navigate or watch the road. Sit back, relax, and focus on the amphitheater of mountains towering above as you keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest.
Stop at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre and board an Ice Explorer vehicle. Drive onto the Athabasca Glacier, learn about its history, and take some free time to soak up the views. Touch this ancient sheet of ice and even drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier.
Head to the nearby glass floor Glacier Skywalk and follow the 1-kilometer walkway that leads to a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918-foot drop. Witness the giant glaciers perched above you and admire the views of the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spread out below.
Enjoy a scenic stop for a hearty packed lunch of a sandwich, juice, fruit, chips, and brownies. Visit iconic landmarks along the Icefields Parkway such as Bow Lake, the headwaters of the mighty Bow River before heading back to Banff.
Last update: 02-24-2023
Tour Code: SHWT-CA-0079 |
Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas
Infant rates do not include food
5 hours
Banff
1.5 hours
Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint (photo stop)
Waterfowl Lakes Viewpoint (photo stop)
30 minutes
Saskatchewan River Crossing (photo stop)
30 minutes
Icefields Parkway (photo stop, lunch, picnic, free time)
40 minutes
Columbia Icefield (photo stop, guided tour, walk)
Columbia Icefield Skywalk (photo stop, visit, view, self-guided tour)
1.3 hours
Bow Lake (photo stop, guided tour)
1.5 hours
Banff
Pickup included
Main stop
Other stop
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Luggage or large bags
You can cancel your Tour order within 48 hours before the start of the tour activity for a full refund.
If you cancel your order less than 48 hours before the start date of the Tour Experience, the amount you paid will not be reimbursed.
Any request for changes made less than 48 hours before the start of the Tour experience will not be accepted.
The time base is considered the one of the Tour experience local time.
What is the security of face masks and attendee health during Athabasca glacier and columbia icefield parkway tour in Canada?
Reply: The staff will make temperature check for travelers upon arrival.
What about sanitization during the Athabasca glacier and columbia icefield parkway tour in Canada?
Reply: Both the tour staff and travelers are supplied with hand sanitizer gel; the same sanitization applies to the equipment used during the tour experience.
What about social distancing during the Athabasca glacier and columbia icefield parkway tour in Canada?
Reply: The tour experience applies for Social distancing with respect to what it’s indicated by the Ministry of Health.
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