Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

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Explore the frozen expanses of the Columbia Icefield, snap photos of the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains, and learn about the erosive legacy of the Crowfoot Glacier on this day trip around Banff and Jasper’s national parks.

Explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider an optional tour to the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the heart of the Icefields Parkway. Continue to Bow Lake for photos of the jagged peaks and the icy foot of Crowfoot Glacier. Learn how the ice shaped the mountain-studded skyline, and visit Peyto Lake, known for its blue-green waters due to high mineral content.

Please contact us via Viator message, if you would like to cancel. To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 72 hours before the experience start time in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff National Park / Pick up at Banff Town

One of Canada’s national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys

At the edge of the Columbia Icefield, hop out to explore a small corner of the largest icefield in North America and consider consider an OPTIONAL tour to the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer.

A once in a lifetime experience to visit the heart of the incredible Icefields Parkway, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Climb on board an all-terrain Ice Explorer and head on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Walk on, feel and drink from the ancient ice while you learn about glaciers and icefields.

**Please note that this stop point includes lunch break

**Please not that this stop does not include SKYWALK due to the tour length concern

**With the high demand, we strongly recommend to book the option provided with admission

It’s milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day. (if closed, replaced by Waterfowl Lakes)

It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.

Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The “Third toe” was melted and barely visible.

Bus Ride From Icefield back to Banff National Park

Bus Ride from Banff National Park back to Calgary

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Calgary Pick Up + Admission
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  With Ice Explorer Admission
  Starting point:
  Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
• Banff Pick Up – No Admission
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  Without Ice Explorer Admission
  Starting point:
  Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
• Calgary Pick Up – No Admission
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  Without Ice Explorer Admission
  Starting point:
  Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
• Banff Pick Up + Admission
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  With Ice Explorer Admission
  Starting point:
  Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada

• Gratuities & National Park Fee
• Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
• Bilingual Tour Guide
• Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance

• Lunch (Guests can purchase lunch at Icefield Centre) & Person Expense
• Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
• Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)
• Please note this tour does not visit Skywalk

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Please contact us by sending email to tour@calgarytours.ca if you would like to be picked up at Banff but dropped off at Calgary, or picked up at Calgary but dropped off at Banff.

Please note that due to travel length and tour arrangement, we do not offer specific hotel pick up. We meet all travelers at 2 meeting locations

1. Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
2. Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Calgary Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Edmonton.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 53 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.