Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff
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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff
By Discover Banff Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 11h
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- Professional guide
- Picnic lunch - options available, please contact 403-760-5007 to select
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer! Tour and Glacier Skywalk
- Small group tour (maximum of 24 guests)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Entry/Admission - Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada All guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave. You must be ready 5 minutes prior to the 7:42am departure time.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3827GT- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates do not include lunch
- Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff?
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- How much is Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff?
- Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff price starts from €226.62. Discover and book Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff on Tripadvisor
- What is the Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff cancellation policy?
- Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff on Tripadvisor
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- Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff is hosted by Discover Banff Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Discover Banff Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3827GT
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Itinerary
- You'll start atMount Royal Hotel138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, CanadaAll guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave. You must be ready 5 minutes prior to the 7:42am departure time.See address & details
- 1Columbia Icefield Discovery CentreStop: 3 hours - Admission includedSee detailsPass byIcefields Parkway
- 2Crowfoot GlacierStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 3Bow LakeStop: 20 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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00Awesome experience
Went on a tour with Sam, it was a lovely evening for a walk around Banff. Learnt a lot about the history of the nat…
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00Wildlife tour
We had an amazing morning Wildlife Tour with Eli Lacourse. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who does…
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00A Great Introduction
Our guide, Nicole was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. I learned a lot about the history of Banff and Lake Lou…
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00Pleasing
I was unable to locate parking, both the driver and tour lead called, they also recommended where to park, making l…
tpbel
00Great way to see the sights
This was a really worthwhile half day tour. We were picked up on time from our hotel and taken to all of the sights…
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00Fun, interesting evening viewing wildlife in its natural habitat
It was a very enjoyable experience. Everyone was collected from their hotels on time. The tour bus was very comfort…
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00Fabulous tour of Banff
Excellent trip today with Tim our tour guide and Bobby, both super friendly and full of knowledge. They gave us a g…
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00Nice day seeing the sights in Banff
Our guide Tim showed us a very nice time driving, stopping and hearing about the local lakes and scenic areas. We s…
Gary M
00Your review
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00Gorgeous
So beautiful! The lake was actually frozen when we were there, but beautiful nonetheless. We were walking on top …
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00A great morning tour
Hubby and I this morning did a morning with Tina aboard the bus Mary wgich took us to bow river and around Banff en…
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00Lake Louise excursion
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00Better than expected
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Kate B
1 contribution
May 2022
As part of a group of seven friends that recently took the Columbia ice fields & skywalk tour, we couldn’t say enough good things about the whole experience.
Jeff, our guide was informative and attentive the whole day.
His knowledge of the area both historical and recent was second to none
Can’t recommend highly enough
Jeff, our guide was informative and attentive the whole day.
His knowledge of the area both historical and recent was second to none
Can’t recommend highly enough
Written 11 May 2022
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Good afternoon,
Thank you for leaving us a wonderful review for our Columbia Ice-fields Parkway Tour - we are so happy to enjoyed the experience start to finish. Jeff is full of stories and knowledge of the area along with of course all the incredible places you stop for sightseeing along with the glacier walk and the sky walk as well. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written 15 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Emily B
3 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Had a wonderful trip to the Columbia Icefields with a small group tour. Our guide was Tina, she was very knowledgeable and friendly. I 100% recommend Discover Banff for a more personalised experience and approach, when choosing a company to tour with around Banff.
Written 19 May 2023
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Hey Emily,
We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful trip to the Columbia Icefields tour. Tina is indeed a knowledgeable and friendly guide, and we're glad she provided you with a personalized experience. Thank you for recommending us for tours around Banff. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and we are glad to hear that it shows in our tours.
Written 19 May 2023
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Canadian007
St Augustin de Desmaures, Canada135 contributions
Beautiful day, we were luck the smoke was completely away the day we did the excursion. Nice stops on the way to the Glacier and back to Banff, including Bow Lake. Very well organized excursion, the schedule is perfect. Excellent guide (Jeff), very well organized, attentive and knowledgeable. The picnic formula for lunch is perfect. This excursion is worth the price to sit back, relax and fully enjoy the scenery of the wonderful Glacier parkway.
Written 14 August 2021
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Dom
26 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Our driver (Eli) was great and kept us entertained on the long drive.
While the glacier itself was awesome I really enjoyed the actual drive itself and the stops along the way.
The only negative had nothing to do with this company itself- there is just a few hours where you go from the glacier itself to the skywalk where there is no access to a toilet. The buses leaving the skywalk also had a fair wait but this is a separate party that Banff Discover just partners with for this tour.
While the glacier itself was awesome I really enjoyed the actual drive itself and the stops along the way.
The only negative had nothing to do with this company itself- there is just a few hours where you go from the glacier itself to the skywalk where there is no access to a toilet. The buses leaving the skywalk also had a fair wait but this is a separate party that Banff Discover just partners with for this tour.
Written 1 October 2022
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WilliamA56
Chesapeake, Virginia, United States117 contributions
Start to finish this was an awesome experience. Our Guide Anicke was prompt pleasant and very organized. She described a great deal of the history and geology of the drive to Jasper on the highway is breathtaking. The stops are well chosen. And once at the Glacier it isn’t once in a lifetime opportunity. I most highly recommend this if you have a day in the area. The tour last about 11 hours. The included lunch is He’s good and the prices at the glacier transfer station are quite high.
Written 19 August 2022
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Trina C
Calgary, Canada51 contributions
May 2021 • Family
My daughter (8 years old) and I went to the Glacier with Jeff who is great guy. He was nice and great. We did few stops for a small hike, take pictures. Definitely I recommend to take the tour to go there to learn and visit places that you normally don’t do when you travel by yourself. Jeff, stopped many time to let us to see the bears. Thank you so much.
Written 23 May 2021
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Hi Trina,
Thank you for joining us on the first Columbia Icefields Parkway Tour of the year! We're so glad that you and your daughter were able to join us, and that you enjoyed the tour with Jeff - and even saw some bears. The Icefields Parwkay is just stunning at this time of year as the lakes start to thaw, and we're glad that you found it as special as we do. We hope to see you both back in Banff.
Written 25 May 2021
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Barb L
Traverse City5 contributions
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The walk on the glacier was amazing! The views of the mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls are breathtaking! We were fortunate enough to see some mule deer and mountain goats. Our tour guide, Eli, was wonderful. He kept us entertained with a lot of history, fun facts and interesting stories about the National Parks, including his own encounter with a bear! This is a must see tour… a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can’t wait to share all our many photos with our family and friends.
Written 12 October 2022
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Jamie N
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
This was an awesome trip, we loved it! The bus was very comfortable, we had plenty of room. Our driver were great was very knowledgeable and provided lots of information and entertaining stories. This is a tour I highly recommend and would take aging.
Written 5 August 2022
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Hi Jamie,
Thanks for choosing us to show you the Athabasca Glacier and Icefields Parkway. This is one of our favourite drives, and we're so glad you enjoyed it too. We hope to see you back in Banff again soon.
Written 5 August 2022
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Martin
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable learned many interesting facts and heard entertaining tales.
The tour is well organised my only criticism is the pick up wait, 3/4 hr late, though this was all forgotten once we were sat in the comfy tour bus. We stopped of at several scenic highlights to and from the Ice fields to make a full day. Lovely picnic too I recommended the Roast beef sandwich.
Great day in all.
The tour is well organised my only criticism is the pick up wait, 3/4 hr late, though this was all forgotten once we were sat in the comfy tour bus. We stopped of at several scenic highlights to and from the Ice fields to make a full day. Lovely picnic too I recommended the Roast beef sandwich.
Great day in all.
Written 16 September 2022
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Hello,
Thank you for the review. Banff National park has many interesting stories to offer that our local love to tell.
We apologize for the delay in pickups but glad to hear you enjoyed the rest of the trip.
The Athabasca Glacier Snow trip gives a comprehensive view of Banff National Park and even the beginnings of Jasper National Park. We hope the rest of your trip to Banff was also just as great!
Written 22 September 2022
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NorthStar582842
London, UK36 contributions
Jun 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed the Columbia icefields glacier tour and skywalk together with the excellent information provided by our guide, Hugh.
A fulfilling and plentiful packed lunch provided and a few extra stops for the picnic and toilet breaks. We even slowed right down on the journey back to Banff when we saw a black bear!
A fulfilling and plentiful packed lunch provided and a few extra stops for the picnic and toilet breaks. We even slowed right down on the journey back to Banff when we saw a black bear!
Written 4 June 2022
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Hi there,
Thanks so much for taking the time to share how much you enjoyed the Columbia Icefields Parkway Tour with Hugh - and great work on the bear spotting! We hope to see you back in Banff again soon.
Written 7 June 2022
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Kathryn S
3 contributions
We are looking to visit at the end of October (around 24-28), does this tour run then please? Thanks
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi Kathryn, unfortunately the last date for the tour this year is scheduled as October 10, 2022. We'll still have sightseeing tours of Banff and to Lake Louise as well at that time of year.
IndigentTraveler
Richmond Hill, Canada82 contributions
Hi we already reserve for this tour for July 31,2022. Just want to know if this tour include a stop in Peyto lake? Coz some review shows tours stop in Peyto lake some don’t say anything about Peyto. Thanks in advance to those who will reply
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi there, apologies for the delayed reply as we aren't notified of these questions. Currently, tours do stop at Peyto Lake as the lake has since reopened from major construction as well as snow cleared from the winter. We hope you enjoyed the tour.
We willl be staying at an RV park approximately 2 miles from Banff. What RV parking locations in Banff are closest to your hotel pickup locations in Banff?
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi David, thanks for your question. If you're driving the RV into Banff for this tour, there is either street parking or a 12 hour parking lot where RVs are welcome at the Fenlands Centre on Norquay Road. If you were to park here for the day, we would recommend selecting your pickup point as the Banff Park Lodge, approximately a 10 minute walk from the parking lot. The Town of Banff has more detailed information for parking, including RVs at banff - . - ca or banffparking - . - ca. We hope this helps!
We will be staying in an RV about 2 miles out of Banff. (Perhaps at Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court Campground). What RV parking locations in Banff are closest to your hotel pickup locations:
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi David, thanks for your question. We do pick up from the Tunnel Mountain Trail Court Campground on this tour, so we can pick you up and drop you of here if that's where you're staying. Otherwise if you're driving the RV into Banff for this tour, there is either street parking or a 12 hour parking lot where RVs are welcome at the Fenlands Centre on Norquay Road. If you were to park here for the day, we would recommend selecting your pickup point as the Banff Park Lodge, approximately a 10 minute walk from the parking lot. The Town of Banff has more detailed information for parking, including RVs at banff - .- ca or banffparking - . - ca. We hope this helps!
We are planning to visit in early July next year. Can anyone tell me if we will be stepping out on snow on any of these trips please?
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi there, thank you for your question. You will be stepping onto the glacier for this tour, which will be icy. While it doesn't usually snow in July it is always colder on the glacier and so we recommend warm layers and a hat and gloves as well as comfortable covered shoes (sneakers are usually fine). If you're joining us on a hike, then we recommend preparing for all weather conditions including a rain jacket and sturdy hiking boots.
Heather F
Bexley North, Australia8 contributions
Hi, could I ask what time you arrive back at Banff at the end of this trip ? I read that it’s an 11 hour trip. It sounds incredible thanks
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi Heather,
This tour departs Banff at 8am (pickups at 7:45am) and returns at around 7pm.
Anthony B
8 contributions
We are going to be located at Lamphouse, will there be a pickup from the hotel? And if it's a bad weather will this be canceled?
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hi Anthony,
Are you staying at the Lamphouse in Canmore? This tour doesn't pick up in Canmore, only from hotels in Banff. If you're staying in Canmore then we recommend getting the #3 bus to Banff and getting off at the Banff High School, and meeting us for your pickup across the road at the Elk and Avenue Hotel. Alternatively you can drive into Banff and park at the Fenlands Centre as it has free 12 hour parking and walk 10 minutes to the closest pickup at the Banff Park Lodge. Tours run rain or shine, unless the weather is extreme causing the roads or Icefields Centre to be closed (very rare, although it has occured once or twice at the very end of the season). We hope this helps.
J643UMlorim
Pasadena, TX1 contribution
Looking on trip advisor for tour from Banff to Columbia Icefields in June. Are your rates of $209 in Canadian or US currency?
Chad
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hello,
All of our prices are in Canadian Dollars (as we are a Canadian company) however it does vary depending on whether you are booking on the US (com) or Canadian (ca) TripAdvisor site. Please check the currency symbol when booking online through TripAdvisor to be sure which currency you are paying if booking through TripAdvisor rather than direct.
bloggerkeeper
Frankfort, IL75 contributions
We will be taking this tour in mid September. Do we need any special clothing like heavy jackets and boots. Or light coat and gym shows would be just fine?
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hello, thank you for your question.
It is colder on the glacier and so we recommend wearing warm clothes, including hats, gloves and warm shoes. Sturdy shoes are a great idea for this tour. As others have mentioned, layers is the perfect way to go!
JohnA_LE16
Market Harborough, UK321 contributions
If we take the tour on the 5th May what trail or road closures are we going to encounter? Where won't we be able to visit? If its not possible to visit places on the itinerary what are the alternative arrangements?
DiscoverBanffTours
Banff, Canada2 contributions
Hello, thank you for your enquiry. The tour will include the Glacier Adventure (the Ice Explorer bus onto the glacier and the Glacier Skywalk) at all times of year, but the additional stops tend to vary throughout the season as access roads are open or closed to sightseeing stops. The tour will certainly include Bow Lake, but extra stops that we usually include (such as Bridal Veil Falls and the Saskatchewan Crossing) vary throughout the year for this reason and also depending on the time of the Glacier Adventure tour as this varies day to day. Please note that this tour usually includes Peyto Lake, however access to this lake is closed in 2019 due to construction. We hope that helps!
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