From Banff: Athabasca Glacier & Columbia Icefield Day Trip
About This Experience
A full day up the Icefields Parkway from Banff to the Columbia Icefield, including the Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk, with stops at Bow Lake and other Rockies landmarks. Round-trip transport, a guide, and a packed lunch are included.
Highlights
- xplore the iconic Icefields Parkway, renowned as a top scenic drive.
- Climb aboard the Ice Explorer and travel onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier
- Take in unparalleled views from the glass floored Glacier Skywalk
- See Rocky Mountain landmarks like Bow Lake and the Bow River's headwaters.
- Pass by numerous peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and lakes
What's Included
- ✓ Round-trip transportation
- ✓ Tour guide
- ✓ Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk
- ✓ Packed lunch
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Good to Know
- Pick up times for each location are as follows:
- Canalta Lodge: 7:30am
- Banff Caribou Lodge: 7:31am
- Fox Hotel & Suites: 7:32am
- Red Carpet Inn: 7:33am
- Douglas Fir Resort: 7:36am
- Banff Ptarmigan Inn: 7:40am
- Public Bus Parking - Behind Mount Royal Hotel: 7:42am
- Rimrock Resort: 7:50am
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Motorcoach Entrance: 7:55am
- Scout-Guide Hall (opposite Banff Park Lodge): 8:00am
- Banff Train Station: 8:00am
- Juniper Hotel: 8:05am
- Lake Louise Village - outside Wilson's Sports: 8:41am
- If no pickup is selected, meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 7:42AM for.
- Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas
- Infant rates do not include food
- Groups of 9 or more guests, operate a 7 day cancellation policy. Cancel up to 7 days prior for a full refund
- No shows, missed departures or unused services will be non-refundable.
