Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff
Overview
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 City Boat Tours 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
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Standard Sized One Carry-On Luggage Allowance
- National Park Fee & GST
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- 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)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Banff
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Icefields Parkway
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peyto Lake
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bow Lake
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crowfoot Glacier
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Calgary
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff?
A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025
Cancellation Policy
Questions?
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Activity code: C-220265P4
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