Columbia Icefield Discovery with Skywalk from Banff

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11 hours

Banff

Basic Informations

Magpie ID: CQBAUP

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Moderate

Currency: CAD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Booking Cutoff: 48 hours before start time

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

Included

Ride in the Ice Explorer
Hot buffet lunch
Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
Local Taxes

Excluded

Gratuities (optional) Food and drink

Commentary

Guide: English

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.

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.

Start / End Location

Start Location: Banff

Start Location Notes:

Start Location Direction:

Points of interest

Athabasca Glacier, Alberta, Canada

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Jasper National Park Of Canada, Jasper, AB, Canada

Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Icefields Parkway, Improvement District No. 12, AB, Canada

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
PRICES FROM
Adult	16-99 years	$315.00	Available on request
Child	6-15 years	$205.00	Available on request

Safety Measures

Covid 19 Safety Measures

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Adheres to local mandates when applicable

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: None: All sales are final

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

Required Information for Booking: : Full Names Each Traveler

Redemption Information

Buses will only stop at the hotels listed if a booking has arranged a pick-up ahead of time. To guarantee hotel pick-up your hotel details must be provided to the local tour operator so they may arrange it. 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 local tour operator can be reached at 1-800-760-6934, or please visit one of the local offices to schedule this as well:
• Transportation Center: 100 Gopher Street, Banff
• Banff Gondola: Front Lobby – Lower Terminal
• Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Calgary International Airport
• Elk + Avenue Hotel
• Cave and Basin: 311 Cave Ave
• Maligne Lake Office: Jasper Downtown 616 Patricia Street

This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

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