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Glacier Tours in Jasper: 15 Worth Every Dollar

25 tours  ·  from $37

Short on days and long on options. These 15 glacier tours in Jasper are the ones worth a slot, each with its price, its duration and the thing to know before you commit.

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket - Riding the Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

1.Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,444 reviews · 1 day · from $96Our pick

Meet at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre for an Ice Explorer ride onto the 25,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier, with live English commentary from guides such as Andy, Kulvinder, and Morgan. You get about 20 minutes on the ice, then ride a shuttle to the glass-bottom Skywalk, where you can take your time above the Sunwapta Valley.

“It is a great itinerary. Jasper National Park is a long road from Calgary so all of the lake stops are great to break up the trip. I would suggest doing the Icefield adventure but at 2pm and not 2:30 as they suggest. To get it all in needs extra time so as to not be late for bus departures. Gorgeous! Worth the whole 12 hours and big bucks to walk on the glacier.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk - Starting at the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

2.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride a rugged Ice Explorer from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Athabasca Glacier, with guide commentary and time to walk on the ice. Then cross the glass-bottom Glacier Skywalk. Guides such as Andy, Leanne, Lars, and Jackson have earned praise for lively, informative tours. Allow three hours, dress warmly, and arrive early to print your ticket.

“Highly recommend the icefield tour! Our guide, Andy, was awesome! This was probably the highlight of our 9-day trip!”

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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk - The cliff-edge structure and the first glass-floor step
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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk

3.Columbia Icefield Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 916 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Ride from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center to a glass-floored walkway 918 feet above the Sunwapta Valley. You’ll follow a 1-kilometer cliff-edge route with views of waterfalls, mountains, glaciers, and possible wildlife. An audio guide is available in several languages, while drivers provide commentary in English.

“It was amazing. The drive to the center tho was a little rough because it was snowing the whole day but regardless of that fact, the Skywalk was open and staff were accomodating to all visitors. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks - Reading the ice with an ACMG-certified guide
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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

4.Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $98Top rated

Join an ACMG-certified IceWalks guide for a three-hour, five-kilometer walk onto the Athabasca Glacier. You’ll ride a short shuttle from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, use provided micro-spikes, and explore crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls. Guides including Mike, Stu, Nick, and others keep the pace steady and explain how the ice changes.

“This is hands down one of the best experiences of our Banff trip. Nick is an amazing guide who helped us with the necessary gear, kept us entertained with the history & facts about the glacier and his expert guidance. He adjusts the hRead more”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper - The morning drive along the Icefields Parkway
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

5.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Travel from Jasper along the Icefields Parkway, stop at Athabasca Falls, ride an Ice Explorer across Athabasca Glacier, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Pickup is offered at select Jasper hotels. Guides may include Sophie, Chiara, Dustin, Jamie, or Alistair, depending on the departure.

“Amazing experience. The bus driver Sophie and guide Chiara went above and beyond to make the experience special. Every detail was perfect. Walking on the glacier was the highlight of my 13 day trip Sam our ice Bus driver was also terrific. This is a must do and using Brewster company is a must.”

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Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes - The small-group advantage
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Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

6.Tread Lightly Glacier Hikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Hike across the Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified guide from Rockaboo Mountain Adventures. Groups are capped at 10, and poles, crampons, and footwear are provided. Expect glacier science, meltwater channels, crevasses, mountain views, and a roughly four-hour outing. Guides such as Shep, Max, Eric, Sara, and Simon have earned especially warm praise.

“What an amazing experience. Sara was a fantastic guide. We were able to repel down into a crevasse and loved every minute. Enjoyed the 1+ mile hike to get out to the glacier. Learned a lot about the glaciers”

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Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission - Walking the 1-kilometre Discovery Trail
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Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission

7.Columbia Icefield Skywalk Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $38

Drive yourself along the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre, then take a coach to the Glacier Skywalk. Spend about 45 minutes or more on the 1-kilometre cliff-edge route, with geology, wildlife, fossils, ecology, and Aboriginal history displays before reaching the glass-bottomed Discovery Vista.

“It was a great view from the Skywalk. No much waiting time, bus rides every 15 minutes and hence a pleasant experience”

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Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure - Peyto Lake and the high Bow Summit view
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Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure

8.Icefields Parkway Highlights & Secrets | Award-Winning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $217

Travel from Banff along the Icefields Parkway in a small group of up to 12, with guides such as Bee, Taylor, Flossy, and Rae sharing local stories, wildlife knowledge, and photo tips. You’ll visit Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the toe of the Columbia Icefield. Bring lunch, drinks, and a water bottle.

“Very nice day. Covered a lot of area. Our guide Gio was very knowledgeable about each peak and the entire area that we traveled.”

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Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour - Download first, then leave the signal behind
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Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

9.Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Drive between Jasper and Lake Louise with Brian’s GPS-triggered audio commentary and 45 points of interest. Download the tour before leaving, then follow stories about Peyto Lake, Athabasca Falls, the Columbia Icefields, mountain peaks, parks, and local history without using mobile data. One booking covers everyone in your vehicle, up to 15 people.

“Fantastic audio tour guide, uses GPS to give information as you approach the attraction. Brings the drive alive and allows you to concentrate on soaking up the Beautiful scenery!”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary - The early pickup from Calgary
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary

10.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $407

Travel from Calgary into Banff and along the Icefields Parkway, with stops at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, Athabasca Glacier, and the Glacier Skywalk. You will ride an Ice Explorer onto ancient ice, eat a hot buffet lunch, and return to Calgary late. Guides may include Colin, Jamie, Rob, Grace, or other Brewster staff.

“I took this tour on 31 May 2016, and it was incredible! There is a lot packed into the day which itself is long - around 6am to 9pm if you're travelling from Calgary, like I was, but it really was sensational and worth every penny. I was in Calgary for a conference, and so decided to book this tour because I didn't have much time for sightseeing, and wanted to fit in as much of the Rockies as possible. The day certainly didn't disappoint, and, as well as all the sights listed on the itinerary, we were also treated to the site of two grizzly bears, and one brown…”

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Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike - Meeting the guides and getting ready
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Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

11.Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $96

Spend three hours walking onto Athabasca Glacier with an ACMG-certified English-speaking guide. You’ll cover 5 km, gain 200 metres, use crampons, and learn about crevasses, mill wells, meltwater, and glacier change. Guides such as Pete, Troy, Stu, and Corin are praised for clear explanations and careful support.

“Larry was incredibly knowledgable and interesting. We highly recommend this tour over the big buses.”

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Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks - Starting at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre
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Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

12.Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $154

Spend about six hours hiking the Athabasca Glacier with IceWalks and an ACMG-certified guide such as Nick, Troy, or Jason. Walk 10 km round trip from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to the glacier’s icefalls, spotting crevasses, mill wells, blue ice, and meltwater streams. Crampons and some rain gear are supplied, but bring lunch and warm layers.

“Absolutely amazing. We booked the night before because it was SO hot in Banff. We wanted to do the 3 hour tour but it was sold out so we did the 6. SO glad we did. If you are moderately fit, you should be okay. It’s a long walk but truly oRead more”

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Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper - Lake Louise offers a quick first look
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Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper

13.Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $354

Take a one-way coach from Calgary to Jasper with stops at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield, and Glacier Skywalk. Ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, eat lunch at the Icefield Centre, and arrive in Jasper by late afternoon. Guides such as Kes, Dustin, Mitch, and Jim have led past departures.

“Well worth the trip! Make sure to call and reconfirm pick up point and time with the tour agency number provided it's very likely Brewster to avoid any confusion the morning of, since pick-up time is usually at the crack of dawn. We stayed at the Hyatt Regency, and no pickup was available at our hotel, but it was a short walk to the Fairmont where we and a couple of other passengers were picked up around 6:15AM. After a two hour bus ride to Banff, we transferred to our main coach at the Brewster Station, for the one-way trip to Jasper. The 10-hour trek into the beautiful Canadian Rockies…”

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway - Starting at Lake Louise and finding your rhythm
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway

14.Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 to 16 hours (approx.)

Drive Alberta’s Icefields Parkway at your own pace with GuideAlong’s GPS-triggered audio tour. The narrator, known as The Dude, shares history, directions, stop suggestions, and hiking tips offline. Use it northbound, southbound, or over several days, with one purchase covering up to eight people in your vehicle.

“A great history lesson of the area travelled. The drive itself is beautiful and the stories described provide even more life to it.”

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3-Day Glacial Tour package, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, LakeLouise - Day one: Calgary to Jasper by the Icefields Parkway
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3-Day Glacial Tour package, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, LakeLouise

15.3-Day Glacial Tour package, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, LakeLouise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $867

Travel from Calgary or Banff through the Rockies to Jasper and back, stopping at Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, Peyto Lake, Athabasca Falls, Emerald Lake, and more. Expect Mandarin and English guiding, two lodge nights, a combined group bus, and optional activities such as the Ice Explorer and Maligne Lake boat cruise.

“1. Both 2 days, we are the last one or two hotels to be settled down, on the shuttle for another hour just waiting for other hotel guests; didn’t know where you would stay that night until the guide dropped you and always miss the time tRead more”

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