Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff
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Is Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff worth booking?
Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff is a 9-hour experience in Banff, Canada, from $103 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 64 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (64)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $103 per person
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 na
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
- National Park Fee & GST
Not included
- 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
- Gratuities (Suggested: CAD $15 per person per day in cash)
What you'll see and do
Banff
Bus Ride from Calgary to Banff National Park / Pick up at Banff Town
90 minutes here
Icefields Parkway
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
120 minutes here
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
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
150 minutes here · Admission not included
Peyto Lake
It's milky blue color is unique and will change with the seasons and time of day. (if closed, replaced by Waterfowl Lakes)
20 minutes here
Bow Lake
It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.
20 minutes here
Crowfoot Glacier
Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third toe" was melted and barely visible.
15 minutes here
Banff
Bus Ride From Icefield back to Banff National Park
120 minutes here
Calgary
Bus Ride from Banff National Park back to Calgary
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Banff
Meeting Time 09:25AM. Departure Time 09:35AM. We will meet you at the hotel lobby *Subject to change to other hotels in Banff Town. Guests will be notified one day prior to departure if any changes. *Customers will return back to Banff or can choose to be dropped off at Calgary Downtown.
Meeting point
Banff
Meeting Time 07:50AM. Departure Time 08:00AM. Bus parks in front of the hotel. Please wait in the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you. *Customers will return back to Calgary Downtown or can choose to be dropped off at Banff Aspen Lodge.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Calgary Pick Up without ticket
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 without ticket
Without Ice Explorer Admission Starting point: Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
Sale! Banff Pick Up
Without Ice Explorer Admission Starting point: Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
Calgary Pick Up + Ticket
With Ice Explorer Admission Starting point: Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA, 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
Sale! Banff Pick Up + Ticket
With Ice Explorer Admission Starting point: Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
Sale! Calgary Pick Up + Ticket
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 + Ticket
With Ice Explorer Admission Starting point: Banff Aspen Lodge, 401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- cmn, ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Fri, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourland
Know before you go
- 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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Fri, Sun
- Price range
- $103 to $277
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 22
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Banff.
How much does Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff cost?
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Prices start at $103 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Banff usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Banff is not rushed.
Is Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 64 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Banff, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff?
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Around 22 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Banff can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Banff and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Banff within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Banff?
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On Outty we rank every Banff experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour, Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus, ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Banff?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Banff?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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