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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

326 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 326 reviews collected by Cool Banff and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Banff, Canada

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11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Visit Canada's famous glaciers on a full-day seasonal excursion from Banff. Your personalized small group tour takes you through an awe-inspiring landscape carved by glaciers and remnants from the last ice age, as you travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
  • Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
  • Small group tour (maximum of 24 guests)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Every pickup point has a unique pickup time. Guests must be ready at their selected pickup point 5 minutes prior.Banff Rocky Mountain Resort at 7:25 AM Canalta Lodge at 7:30 AM Banff Caribou Lodge at 7:31 AM Fox Hotel & Suites at 7:32 AM Red Carpet Inn at 7:33 AM Douglas Fir at 7:36 AM Banff Ptarmigan Inn at 7:40 AM Mount Royal Hotel (Public Bus Parking behind hotel) at 7:42 AM Rimrock Resort at 7:50 AM Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Motorcoach Entrance) at 7:55 AM Banff Train Station at 8:00 AM Juniper Hotel at 8:05 AMIf no pickup is selected, your pick up will be defaulted to meet at the public bus parking behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 7:42 AM.

What To Expect

Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

Departing from the centre, you'll climb aboard the Ice Explorer (a six-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You’ll have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier.Them, be transported to the glass floor Glacier Skywalk, hanging from the edge of the Sunwapta Valley at 918-foot (280 m), for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Icefields Parkway (Pass By)

This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the top drives in the world passing numerous Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and emerald lakes.
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Crowfoot Glacier

A brief stop provides one of the day’s many up close glacier views.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bow Lake

You will visit Bow Lake, one of Banff National Park's largest lakes. Bow Lake is fed by meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield and lies at the base of Bow Summit.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
  • Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.Small group tour (maximum of 24 guests).Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer! Tour and Glacier Skywalk.Picnic lunch - options available, please contact 403-760-5007 to select.Professional guide. The following is NOT included: Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 326 traveler reviews collected by Cool Banff and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
  • Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
  • Small group tour (maximum of 24 guests)
  • Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer! Tour and Glacier Skywalk
  • Picnic lunch - options available, please contact 403-760-5007 to select
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant rates do not include lunch
  • Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
  • Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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