Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff
Overview
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. The road to the Columbia Icefields, one of the largest masses of ice south of the Arctic Circle, is universally regarded as one of the world's greatest mountain drives.
What's Included
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
- Ride in the Ice Explorer
- Local Taxes
- Pick-up and/or drop-off at multiple locations available
- Hot buffet lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities (optional) Food and drink
Meeting and Pickup
Fairmont Banff Springs 7:35 am pickupBanff Caribou Lodge 7:35 am pickupElk + Avenue Hotel 7:45 am pickup
What To Expect
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Columbia Icefield Skywalk
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-3026B10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Banff customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission.
- Ride in the Ice Explorer.
- Local Taxes.
- Pick-up and/or drop-off at multiple locations available.
- Hot buffet lunch.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities (optional) Food and drink.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk 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 2024What's Included
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission
- Ride in the Ice Explorer
- Local Taxes
- Pick-up and/or drop-off at multiple locations available
- Hot buffet lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities (optional) Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
