Travel along the world famous Icefields Parkway Highway and see, touch and even taste an ancient glacier on this thrilling full day Icefields adventure.

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Don’t see a date available? Check out our modified Columbia Icefields + Lake Louise Tour here >
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The Columbia Icefields are typically available from May through Oct. We offer these terrific alternative tours during the rest of the year
The Ice Walks
Snowshoeing
Banff Tour + Ice Walk
Lake Louise Spring & Fall Tour
Sit back and enjoy the ride along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives. Because you don’t have to navigate or watch the road, this tour lets you to focus on the amphitheatre of 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 glacier-fed lakes in Banff National Park, against the backdrop of the Crowfoot Glacier. You’ll also visit scenic Peyto Lake (when access permits) or lower Waterfowl Lake along the Icefields Parkway, a stunning glacier lake set against Mt Chephren.
Climb aboard the Ice Explorer (a six-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You’ll have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier.
Walk the glass floor Glacier Skywalk, hanging from the edge of the Sunwapta Valley at 918-foot (280 m), for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you.
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Rose's Pick
"Besides the amazing views you'll have a chance to try delicious water straight from the glacier." - Rose , Manager of Guiding Operations
Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour Reviews
The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:
Columbia Icefields Glacier Adventure and Skywalk
Icefields Parkway
Mountain Picnic Lunch
Crowfoot Glacier
Glacier Lakes
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Rose's Pick
"Besides the amazing views you'll have a chance to try delicious water straight from the glacier." - Rose , Manager of Guiding Operations
Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour Reviews
Choose from the following lunch options:
- Chicken Club Wrap: mayo, chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a tortilla wrap
- Roast Beef Sandwich: premium roast beef slices with lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese and horseradish mayo on a kaiser bun
- Vegetarian Wrap: tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, lettuce and hummus on a tortilla wrap
- Green salad with chicken (gluten-free): romaine lettuce, tomato, green onion, cucumber and diced chicken with french dressing
Lunches also include fruit, juice, salted potato chips and two bite brownies.
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Rose's Pick
"Besides the amazing views you'll have a chance to try delicious water straight from the glacier." - Rose , Manager of Guiding Operations
Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour Reviews
A picnic lunch is included with your choice of menu options. Please note that lunch is not included for infants.
Most guests choose to self-drive into Banff, although please note that you will need to find parking in Banff that exceeds the duration of the tour. Please refer to the Town of Banff website for general parking information, or the banffparking.ca website for live parking availability. For guests staying in Canmore, you can also use the Roam bus service and disembark at the Banff High School. The closest pick up point to the Banff High School is across the road at the Elk and Avenue Hotel.
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Rose's Pick
"Besides the amazing views you'll have a chance to try delicious water straight from the glacier." - Rose , Manager of Guiding Operations
Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour Reviews
- Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
- Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
- Infants (5 and under) are free of charge, but this does not include any food.
- Photo ID may be required for identity verification.
- By participating in a tour with Discover Banff Tours, guests are acknowledging that they understand that we may take video and photographs of them during their tour. These videos and photographs may be used in promotional materials including, but not limited to, social media.
- Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 4 participants, please call the day prior to confirm the tour.
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Rose's Pick
"Besides the amazing views you'll have a chance to try delicious water straight from the glacier." - Rose , Manager of Guiding Operations
Columbia Icefield Parkway Tour Reviews