From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip
About This Experience
A full-day trip from Banff along the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield and the Athabasca Glacier, passing the Peyto Lake and Bow Lake viewpoints en route, with an optional Ice Explorer glacier ride.
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.
