Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip with Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk from Banff
by Discover Banff Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$756Overview
This full-day tour starts in Banff with a pickup behind the Mount Royal Hotel public bus parking area or from a hotel if arranged in advance. The group travels along the Icefields Parkway, a scenic highway known for views of Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and lakes. The tour lasts about 11 hours and includes a professional guide with a small group of up to 24 guests. The first major stop is the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Here, guests board the six-wheeled Ice Explorer vehicle for a ride across the Athabasca Glacier’s snow and ice surface. During the ride, guests can drink pure glacier water. After the Ice Explorer experience, the group walks to the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform that extends over the Sunwapta Valley at 918 feet (280 meters) above the ground, providing views of the canyon and surrounding mountains. On the return trip, the tour stops briefly at Crowfoot Glacier for close glacier views, then visits Bow Lake, a large lake fed by meltwater from Bow Glacier at the base of Bow Summit. A picnic lunch is included, with options available by prior arrangement. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged by contacting the operator in advance. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Guests board the Ice Explorer, a six-wheeled vehicle, to travel across the glacier surface. There is an opportunity to drink cold water directly from the glacier. Afterwards, the group visits the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform 918 feet (280 meters) above the Sunwapta Valley, offering views of the canyon and surrounding mountains.
180 min
Icefields Parkway
The route follows about half the length of Icefields Parkway, a highway famous for its views of Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and emerald lakes.
Crowfoot Glacier
The tour makes a brief stop to view Crowfoot Glacier up close.
5 min
Bow Lake
The group visits Bow Lake, one of Banff National Park's largest lakes, which is fed by meltwater from Bow Glacier and located at the base of Bow Summit.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip with Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk from Banff
by Discover Banff Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$756Overview
This full-day tour starts in Banff with a pickup behind the Mount Royal Hotel public bus parking area or from a hotel if arranged in advance. The group travels along the Icefields Parkway, a scenic highway known for views of Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and lakes. The tour lasts about 11 hours and includes a professional guide with a small group of up to 24 guests. The first major stop is the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Here, guests board the six-wheeled Ice Explorer vehicle for a ride across the Athabasca Glacier’s snow and ice surface. During the ride, guests can drink pure glacier water. After the Ice Explorer experience, the group walks to the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform that extends over the Sunwapta Valley at 918 feet (280 meters) above the ground, providing views of the canyon and surrounding mountains. On the return trip, the tour stops briefly at Crowfoot Glacier for close glacier views, then visits Bow Lake, a large lake fed by meltwater from Bow Glacier at the base of Bow Summit. A picnic lunch is included, with options available by prior arrangement. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged by contacting the operator in advance. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
Guests board the Ice Explorer, a six-wheeled vehicle, to travel across the glacier surface. There is an opportunity to drink cold water directly from the glacier. Afterwards, the group visits the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored platform 918 feet (280 meters) above the Sunwapta Valley, offering views of the canyon and surrounding mountains.
180 min
Icefields Parkway
The route follows about half the length of Icefields Parkway, a highway famous for its views of Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and emerald lakes.
Crowfoot Glacier
The tour makes a brief stop to view Crowfoot Glacier up close.
5 min
Bow Lake
The group visits Bow Lake, one of Banff National Park's largest lakes, which is fed by meltwater from Bow Glacier and located at the base of Bow Summit.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.