Canada · ICEFIELDS PARKWAY & GLACIER TOURS
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If you only lock in one thing this week, take it from here: 15 icefields parkway & glacier tours that hold up, each with its price and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk the 25,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier, ride the Ice Explorer, and test your nerves on the glass Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley.
“It was a once in a lifetime experience. The staff was friendly and the experience was well organized.”
Ride an Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk the ice, then stride the Glacier Skywalk glass path at Columbia Icefield near Jasper.
“It was an incredible experience, and we had the most amazing guide, Leanne! Other than one supremely rude ticket taker at the beginning, every other person seemed to genuinely love their job and was so kind. Make sure to go to the ticket counter first and show them your voucher so they can give you your tickets. Also, the voucher doesn’t tell you, but they close the doors for boarding 2 minutes before your listed departure time so make sure you get there earlier. I don’t know what I was expecting but you will only have a small cordoned off section of the glacier to walk around.”
Walk a glass skywalk 279 m above Sunwapta Valley in Jasper. 1 km stroll, audio guide, shuttle, and Canadian Rockies views.
“Passing through on the way to Banff we made the trek across the Skywalk and it was well worth the time. I'm generally not one to seek out heights of more than a few feet and so I hesitated before I took my first step on the see-through glass looking down almost one thousand feet to what seems like a bottomless drop. I did however gather the courage to proceed at the risk of certain death, or so I thought. I can report I survived relatively unscathed and ended up walking the glass three times at the direction and command of my teenage daughter who enjoyed the spectacle of my…”
Full-day small-group Rockies tour from Banff: Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway, Bow Lake, Peyto. Pickup and guide.
“Long day but it was a good way to see some beautiful glacial lakes. We had gorgeous weather, so that helped.”
Banff to Columbia Icefield day trip via Icefield Parkway, Ice Explorer ride, Glacier Skywalk, and Lake Louise, Peyto and Crowfoot stops.
“The tour was outstanding. The stops at the lakes were breathtaking! Driving and walking on the glacier was pure magical. It is a long day, but so worth it. The driver and guide, Riley did an excellent job!”
Alberta Icefields lakes tour with Lake Louise, Crowfoot and Peyto, Waterfowl Lakes, plus Columbia Icefield Skywalk and optional Ice Explorer.
“It was an amazing experience! Harry was very friendly and helpful. He took a lot of photos for me, which was especially helpful since I was traveling alone. Harry, thank you so much — you’re doing a great job and you made me feel very happy!”
Ride the Icefields Parkway from Banff, tour the Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer, and end with the glass Skywalk and big views.
“This was a great day full of lots of stops along the way to see different sites. Transportation was comfortable and our guide Tina was amazing. Tina was knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. We had a fantastic day!”
Banff to Athabasca Glacier by Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk, with lunch and big Icefields Parkway views, from $291.17.
“It was pretty awesome being up on a glacier. We hit it on a warm day; hat, gloves, and warm coat were not necessary. I highly recommend this experience. We were able to FaceTime our grandson from the glacier and he was thrilled to see it.”
See Athabasca Falls, ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier, and walk the Glacier Skywalk from Jasper.
“Wonderful surreal experience. Jamie was very informative and friendly. The bus driver was very pleasant and informative as well.”
Calgary, Banff, and Canmore to the Icefields, glass Skywalk, glacier adventure, and turquoise lakes in one jam-packed 11-hour day.
“We had a fantastic day! This tour exceeded our expectations thanks to our driver and guide Aashish. He was very communicative, knowledgeable, pleasant and eager to make it a wonderful experience. Would definitely. recommend.”
Winter icewalk from Banff with Abraham Lake ice bubbles, Peyto and Bow Lake, plus seasonal waterfall stops, crampons, and photo help.
“Edward gave us a great tour! We had a stop at Bow Lake to take in the scenery. Then he took us to a “secret spot” along Abraham lake to see the bubbles. He brought a broom and scraper to remove the snow and ice and accommodated all the family photos. Then he took us to a frozen water - Crescent Falls - which was a beautiful end of the day hike and more photos. Extraordinary sight seeing!!”
Walk the Glacier Skywalk at Columbia Icefield, ride the Icefields Parkway, and enjoy glass views 1,000 feet above the valley.
“It was OK, but not more. The most attractive thing about this activity is walking on the glass floor. Otherwise, you can get better views from other places that do not cost money or require you to take the bus.”
Small-group Icefields Parkway tour from Banff with Peyto Lake, Columbia Icefield walks, and Bow Lake views, plus local stories.
“Last minute booking due to previous issue; small group of only five & we all had a wonderful time. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and chatty.”
A small-group Banff day tour hitting Lake Louise, Moraine (seasonal), Emerald, Peyto, and more, with winter crampons and hot drinks.
“An excellent way to see truly beautiful lakes and learn about the area. We had a wonderful tour guide (thank you Kenneth) who was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommended!”
Smartphone audio drive on Alberta’s Icefields Parkway with GPS-triggered stops, trivia, and offline narration for $9 per vehicle.
“Not our favorite. We had other drive along guides that we preferred much more than this one. The jokes and games would have probably been very fun if you had kids in the car, but 2 sixty year olds were getting a little frustrated with it”
