Banff to Athabasca Glacier Full-Day Ice Explorer Tour

Banff 11 hours

Explore the dramatic glaciers of Banff National Park on this adventurous Athabasca Glacier tour. Along the way, get a first-hand look at the key role these huge ice formations played in shaping the sweeping valleys, colorful alpine lakes, and soaring peaks of the region. After pickup from central Banff, sit back and enjoy the ride along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic drives. Because you don’t have to navigate or watch the road, this tour lets you focus on the mountains towering above. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest. Dig into a hearty mountain picnic and take a photo stop at Bow Lake, one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park, against the backdrop of the Crowfoot Glacier. Climb aboard the Ice Explorer and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. You'll also walk the glass floor Glacier Skywalk, hanging from the edge of the Sunwapta Valley, for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you. Please note: This tour is seasonal, operating May through October.


  • Leave the logistics to someone else on this day trip to Athabasca Glacier
  • Get up close and personal with Banff's UNESCO-listed scenery
  • Lunch is included for your convenience
  • Take part in an Ice Explorer tour and Glacier Skywalk, all in one trip
  • Professional guide
  • 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

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Gratuities

Additional Information

  • 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.
138 Banff Avenue, Banff, Alberta, T1L Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

  • English
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