Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

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  • Duration:3 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Banff, Alberta
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Visit the Athabasca Glacier on a massive ice explorer on this 3-hour excursion. Walk along the frozen sheet of ice and fill your water bottle with pure snowmelt, then venture out along the glass bottomed Glacier Skywalk for incredible views along the cliff's edge. See two amazing attractions outside of Banff in one fun-filled adventure.


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Posted By : Z9573QZeves
Awesome experience! Even though it was cold and rainy when we went, the Athabasca Glacier was such a special sight, and our tour-guide-driver Kassie was fun and informative. Would absolutely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 19:00:52 full ratings


Posted By : Mark_H
Great adventure, all the employees were super nice. The walk out on the glacier was fun but cold, wet and windy.Kassie our driver was phenomenal. The walk out on the glass bottom skywalk was great and a little scary for my wife who wouldn’t look down but I loved it. Would highly recommend this adventure to all.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 19:00:22 full ratings


Posted By : L6783UCmiken
The wife and I did the combined glacier and viewing platform on a beautiful partly cloudy day and not too cold, guessing high forties (F). We spent ~30 minutes on the glacier which was totally awesome. On the ride off the frozen river a passenger noticed a small animal seemingly in distress. The bus/monster truck driver stopped the vehicle and rescued the critter, giving it CPR and then releasing it to scamper back up the mountain. He explained the little fellow was a Pika, apparently some kind of small mountain rabbit. We were duly impressed and Samuel’s mother should be too. Next was the viewing platform with million dollar views. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 23:03:26 full ratings


Posted By : G9519DNjamesm
Athabaaca Glacier tour with James Moore. We had wonderful time on the glacier. He gave us good information about the glacier and the climate.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 22:32:58 full ratings


Posted By : rubywillow
This should be on everyone’s bucket list! And our driver (Sam B with the steampunk glasses) made it extra special. I can’t believe he is only 24 years old! And if his mom is reading, you should be very proud! He kept us engaged with his humor and endless knowledge of the glaciers and ice fields. You won’t regret this experience. Truly breathtaking views, and incredible to learn about the history also.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 21:49:40 full ratings


Posted By : marcuspE7163RH
A once in a lifetime experience! And our driver and guide leveled up our trip. He was cracking jokes and sharing amazing facts. Hopefully you are lucky enough to have Sam from Ontario as your guide too!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 21:07:13 full ratings


Posted By : O4587WYpaulineb
Absolutely brilliant experience, great friendly staff, very well organised , lots of information given during the tour , fascinating facts . Connor took us up to the ice fields it is hard a first season and he did a great job.
The sky walk was amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 08:26:39 full ratings


Posted By : Rob F
We took the Columbia Ice Field Tour on a gorgeous May afternoon. Jackson was our driver, just his 3rd day on the job
He was marvelous, driving the large Ice Bus like a pro, with interesting and entertaining commentary. The Ice Field is well worth the view, especially with the sun shining off it. It was a warm day so just a sweater or light jacket required, but if the wind is up, apparently, it can get quite cold. Mum, if you're reading this, Jackson said you'd probably see this review before he will. He was fantastic.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 18:44:37 full ratings


Posted By : Global45196525242
Did the glacier and skywalk tour today. Was a bit disappointing for us. It's really cool that you can walk on a glacier, for the idea, but looking at it from a distance also gives you a good idea of how big it is.

You spend 30 minutes on the glacier and 15 minutes on the skywalk, a total of 3 hours because you are on a bus 5 times.

The drivers talk about the glacier while driving and all make exactly the same jokes, so it feels very fake and very busy and touristy.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 23:10:06 full ratings


Posted By : tcJ6099GN
Such an amazing experience. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. Phoenix was super friendly and got us where we needed to be quickly and with fun banter. Conner drove us to the glacier and was super knowledgeable and personable. He happily answered questions, introduced other workers, and made sure we were all safe. The sky walk was very unique and again staff was a friendly and helpful by engaging in conversation and offering to take photos. All around a great experience!!! Went in May and took a light jacket over a sweater and was comfortable, was definitely glad I covered my ears and had gloves though once on the glacier!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 22:17:53 full ratings