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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

402 Reviews 4.87 out of 5 stars Based on 402 traveler reviews collected by Cool Banff and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 98% of reviewers
98% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Banff, Canada
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Ride in the Ice Explorer bus onto the Athabasca Glacier (photo credit: Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit)
Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Bus (photo credit: Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit)
Drive along the scenic Icefields Parkway (photo credit: Parks Canada and Rogier Gruys)
Touch the ancient Athabasca Glacier (photo credit: Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit)
Drink pure water fresh from the glacier (photo credit: Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit)
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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

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

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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 (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff?

A: 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. 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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Activity code: C-3827GT

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff?
A:
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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
  • Small group tour (maximum of 24 guests).
  • Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Banff. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

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

Activity name

  • 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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