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Glacier Tours in Banff: 15 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

59 tours  ·  from $49

Good glacier tours in Banff sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour - Morning pickup from Banff or Canmore
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

1.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

From Banff or Canmore, ride with a local English-speaking guide such as Rob or Robbie to Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. This 8 to 9-hour small-group tour handles the driving and difficult parking, with up to 22 people in the vehicle.

“Saw the best lakes, lake Louise, morraine, bow lake, peyto lake, minnewashka, glacier parkway. I thought lunch was included in the price but they drop you off at a place to eat lots of options but not much time. Was great to be dropped off right at the parking lot.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff - The Icefields Parkway is the real scenic show
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

2.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $302

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Banff to the Columbia Icefield with a guide, stopping at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. Ride the Ice Explorer onto glacier ice, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Small groups can include up to 14 people, with guides such as Nolan, Brad, Riley, and Jack.

“Amazing experience with Viator trip to the Columbia icefields of Jasper Park. From our driver Nicky and our tour guide Karla .. We had a little mishap while we were in parking lot in Peyto lake area - an hour our bus, had an issue it was starting then stopping, something with the alternator. But after 1 hr the bus started again. Everyone in the tour group was very patient, kept calm and good spirits. So we carry on the icefields arrived at 2pm. We still had a good hot buffer lunch. Icefields is a great experience with the ice explorer and walking in glacier itself….🥰 Nikki and Carla kept…”

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Johnston Canyon Icewalk - Banff pickup and the short ride to the canyon
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Johnston Canyon Icewalk

3.Johnston Canyon Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk Johnston Canyon’s icy steel paths with a small group and guide, reaching the lower and upper icefalls when conditions allow. Pickup from Banff, cleats, poles, hot chocolate, and a maple cookie are included. Guides such as Emma, Neil, Tina, Chloe, and Rob explain the canyon’s geology, wildlife, and winter character along the way.

“Unfortunately we faced travel delay after delay trying to get from California to Banff. I reached out to Viator and the tour company and let them know about our predicament. They both acknowledged that there were tours later in the week and acted like it would not be a big deal to change our date. However, after a lot of back and forth they ultimately decided that “nothing could be done,” and, “their system wouldn’t let them make the change,” so we were just out our almost $400 and they refused to change us to the open slots later in the week. I understand if they tours were already sold…”

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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour - Starting early and settling into the ride
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Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

4.Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Crowfoot Glacier, and Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 12 hours · from $50

Travel with an English-speaking guide such as Harry, Ross, or Aashish from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff to Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Waterfowl Lakes, and the Columbia Icefield. The $50 fare covers transport, park admission, water, and sightseeing, but Ice Explorer and Skywalk tickets cost extra.

“It was very fun and exciting! We’ve had plenty of time to take pictures and explore. Our guide was also very helpful to making sure we got good photos and videos which was a bonus. 10/10 would recommend to another traveler in the future.”

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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip - Crowfoot Glacier and Waterfowl Lakes
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From Banff: Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

5.Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 11 hours · from $276

Travel from Banff to the Athabasca Glacier in a small modern bus with an English-speaking guide such as Jake, Emma, or Roz. Ride the Ice Explorer, walk the Glacier Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley, stop at Bow Lake and other viewpoints, and enjoy a packed lunch. Expect an early start and a full 11-hour day.

“Emma was a fantastic guide. She gave great information on the geography and history of the area and was very attentive to the group. The bus was comfortable with ample of space and the picnic lunch was delicious with lots of snacks provided too. Al the stops were beautiful and we had enough time to explore each location too without feeling rushed.”

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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff - The Icefields Parkway Turns the Drive Into an Attraction
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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

6.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291

Leave Banff early for an 11-hour journey along the Icefields Parkway, stopping at Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake before riding an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier. A picnic lunch, Glacier Skywalk, guide, and transport are included. Guides such as Neil, Georgia, Jake, and Chloe add local stories and wildlife tips.

“Levi was a wonderful guide. He explained everything about the glaciers history and sadly its probable disappearance in the decades to come. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk - The Bow Valley Parkway ride from Banff
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Banff: Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk

7.Morning or Afternoon Johnston Canyon Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 253 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

From Banff, travel by minibus along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston Canyon. Your guide supplies ice cleats and poles for the 5.4-kilometer winter hike, explains the canyon’s geology and local stories, and serves hot chocolate with maple cookies near the Upper Falls. Small groups make the outing easy to manage.

“Rob our guide was amazing. He took the time to chat with each person in our group and was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer all our questions. It was a great time.”

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Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour - Starting before the mountains get busy
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Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

8.Calgary Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk and Lakes Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 11 hours · from $49Best value

Spend a full day on the Icefields Parkway with stops at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Mistaya Canyon, and Waterfowl Lake. The $49 tour includes transport and a guide, but Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure and Skywalk tickets cost extra. Guides may speak English, Hindi, or Punjabi.

“We had a fantastic day! This tour exceeded our expectations thanks to our driver and guide Aashish. He was very communicative, knowledgeable, pleasant and eager to make it a wonderful experience. Would definitely. recommend.”

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Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk - Bow Lake and Crowfoot Glacier in one compact stretch
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Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

9.Abraham IceBubble, Peyto, Bow Lake with Snowshoeing& Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Banff and the Rockies from Banff, Canmore, Calgary, or Lake Louise. Depending on the season, walk on Abraham Lake to see frozen methane bubbles or visit Sunwapta Falls, with Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and wildlife stops often included. Guides such as Tony, William, and Edward help with photos, safety, and route changes.

“William was a great guide, driver and photographer. Our trip to see the frozen lakes in Jasper was amazing. The bubbles at Abraham Lake was the highlight!”

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Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk - From Banff pickup to the canyon trailhead
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Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

10.Johnston Canyon Evening Icewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Follow a small group through Johnston Canyon after dark, using suspended catwalks to reach the frozen Lower Falls. Your guide, who may be Rob, Neil, Georgia, Jeff, or another Discover Banff Tours leader, explains the canyon’s geology and wildlife. Ice cleats, a hiking pole, headlamp, hot chocolate, and maple cookies are included.

“Walking without any artificial lights so that the stars were brilliant at night. Seeing the frozen waterfall was amazing. It was very quiet and not crowded at all which was the reason we decided to go at night. Highly recommend this experience.”

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Calgary: Glaciers, Mountains, Lakes, Canmore and Banff Tour - From Calgary to Canmore, the day gets moving
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Calgary: Glaciers, Mountains, Lakes, Canmore and Banff Tour

11.Calgary: Glaciers, Mountains, Lakes, Canmore and Banff Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 11 hours · from $107

Spend up to 11 hours seeing the Canadian Rockies with pickup in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. A guide such as Patrick or Gordon leads a group of up to 10 to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in summer, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Canmore, Banff, and scenic stops along the Icefields Parkway. Lunch, water, park fees, and winter traction aids are included.

“Great trip, learned a lot about Alberta, my guide Gordon was great, fun and informative. I’ll be back!”

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Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto - The early start and the first Banff views
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Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto

12.Abraham Ice Bubble/Sunwapta Falls,Snowshoeing,Icefield, Bow&Peyto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $68

This 11 to 12-hour Rockies Journey tour leaves Banff at 7:00 am for Cascade Mountain, Vermilion Lakes, the Icefields Parkway, Bow and Peyto lakes, and Abraham Lake’s famous winter ice bubbles. Guides such as Kenneth, Lam, and Ray provide local facts, photo help, hot drinks, water, and winter crampons. Weather may change the route.

“Had a great time on the tour. The tour guide, Ray, was very kind and the vehicle was clean and the ride was smooth. I went on the tour during the off season, in November, so there are less people on the tour and overall at Banff. Lots of space for everyone to move around and take pictures at the scenic locations!”

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Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake - The long road from Calgary to the Columbia Icefield
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Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

13.Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · from $86

Spend a full day on the Icefields Parkway with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. From Calgary, Canmore, or Banff, you travel by air-conditioned van. Ice Explorer and Skywalk tickets cost extra, and the glacier stops run from early May to mid-October.

“I love that Sammy is very informative and friendly. He brought us to a nat geo photo worthy spot! Great job, Sammy!”

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Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff - Leaving Calgary or Banff for the mountains
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Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff

14.Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $104

Spend 9 to 11 hours tracing the Icefields Parkway from Calgary or Banff to the Columbia Icefield. You’ll see Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier, with an optional Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. Guides have included Eric, David, Allan, and Samy. Lunch and the Ice Explorer upgrade cost extra.

“The tour was amazing. Our guide, Bolen, was very friendly and knowledgeable. The Icefield Explorer was so fun - and very interesting. Our driver, Ethan (aka Snacks) was the best!! His humor, helpfulness and information was the best. Highly recommend the tour!”

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Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields - Bow Lake along the Icefields Parkway
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Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields

15.Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , Icefields

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

This 7 to 10 hour Banff day trip links Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack Lake, Vermilion Lakes, Bow Falls, and other mountain sights, with pickup in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff. English guiding, transportation, and park fees are included. Lunch is on your own, and stop times can shrink when traffic or late departures interfere.

“Had a great day trip experience.Our guide Bryce was very knowledgeable friendly and seemed like he enjoys what he does.We got to see some amazing views. Highly recommend”

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