Explore Icefields Parkway & Columbia Icefield From Banff
Tour the Icefields Parkway in a small group, with Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk
Duration
9.5 hours
Includes
Guide, transport, Skywalk
Highlights
Travel the Icefields Parkway in a small group and stop for short walks at iconic lakes and viewpoints. Continue to the Columbia Icefields for the Glacier Explorer vehicle experience and the Skywalk.
- Explore Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Waterfowl Lakes, and Athabasca Glacier stops
- Ride The Glacier Explorer vehicle and walk on the Athabasca Glacier
- Step onto the glass-floored Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley
- Travel in a max 12-guest group to access lesser-known viewpoints
- Learn from a local guide with storytelling and photography tips
What's Included
- Small-group tour (max 12 guests)
- High-roof vans or minibuses with panoramic windows
- Local guide
- Columbia Icefield Adventure: Glacier Explorer vehicle and Skywalk admission
- Cold water refills
Things to know
Ages 12+ only; guests under 16 must have a parent or guardian complete the waiver. Expect light to moderate walking; guests with severe mobility impairments are not recommended. A cleaning fee of $250–$500 may be charged for bodily fluids or damage requiring extra vehicle cleaning.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation or changes up to 24 hours before start. Cancellations/changes within 24 hours are not refunded or rescheduled; no-shows are charged the full amount. Group bookings of 6+ and custom/private tours have a 7-day cancellation period.
FAQs
Join if you are age 12 or older. A parent or guardian must complete the liability waiver for guests under 16.
Yes. Every guest must complete a liability waiver before the start time to participate.
Expect light to moderate walking, including some uneven terrain. If you want to skip walking or hiking, you can spend that time at the Columbia Icefields Centre.
