Columbia Icefield Discovery with Skywalk from Banff

Summary Description

Admire lakes and glaciers on a full day tour from Banff to the Columbia Icefield. Ride the Ice Explorer and settle in as a local guide provides fascinating commentary of the starkly beautiful Alberta Rockies region.

Highlights
  • Experience the beautiful Banff National Park
  • See gorgeous Lake Louise
  • Ride the all-terrain Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
  • Check out the views from the Columbia Icefield Skywalk
  • Drive along the stunning Icefields Parkway
Description

The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle. The Icefields Parkway runs from Banff National Park into Jasper National Park and is one of the most scenic drives in Canada.

Visit Lake Louise, the icon of the Canadian Rockies, before your spectacular journey along the Icefields Parkway. At Lake Louise stand on its emerald green shores with a picture perfect view of the Victoria Glacier. With photographic stops at Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake, you head towards the impressive view at the Big Hill.

On this guided tour learn about the unique ecosystem and the creation of the glaciers you experience on your way to the Columbia Icefield. After your ride on the all-terrain Ice Explorer, there is time to visit the Glacier Gallery, restaurant or gift shop at the Icefields Centre. Return to Banff in the late afternoon

This tour is seasonal and only operates from May through to October.

Included / Excluded
  • Ride in the Ice Explorer
  • Hot buffet lunch
  • Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
  • Local Taxes
  • Gratuities (optional) Food and drink
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Banff

Commentary

Guide : English

Cancellation

No cancellation

Options and Pricing
Prices from RETAIL PRICE
Adult (16 - 99 years) $315.00
Child (6 - 15 years) $205.00
Additional Information

Prior to your travel date, your hotel details must be advised to tour operator so they may arrange your pickup. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking, Guests may depart this tour in Lake Louise if accommodation has been arranged, Not wheelchair accessible

About operator:

Discover the best spots and scenery of the Canadian Rockies with Brewster Sightseeing tours. Relax in a luxury motor coach and revel in the majestic winter views without worrying about the drive. Our skilled and knowledgeable drivers offer fascinating insight of the spectacular Canadian Rockies.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 11 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Moderate
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing