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The 15 Best Columbia Icefield & Glacier Tours from Calgary

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The Icefields Parkway runs past Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and a glacier you can stand on. These are the best Columbia Icefield tours from Calgary, ranked, with the Ice Explorer and Skywalk flagged where included, the long drive explained, and a price for every option.

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

Calgary: Glaciers, Mountains, Lakes, Canmore and Banff Tour - Pickup and the van day: how the timing really works

1.Glaciers, Mountains, Lakes, Canmore and Banff Tour

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

Small-group Banff tour from Calgary with Lake Louise, Peyto, Icefields Parkway views, wildlife and lunch. Pickup and park fees included.

“Insane, excellent, amazing! Gordon was grate guide! Very helpful, patient, saying nice stories! Superb experience! Banff One Day Tour: thank U! (For gorgeous weather as well;-))”

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Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake - Getting picked up: where the tour starts and why it’s worth paying for

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary - Lake Louise in 15 minutes: good for photos, not for slow strolling

3.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Calgary

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

Calgary to the Columbia Icefield for Ice Explorer rides, a glacier walk, and the Glacier Skywalk plus Lake Louise and Banff.

“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 Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff

Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure Day Tour from Calgary/ Banff - The Icefields Parkway drive: where the day goes from drive-through to experience

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

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

One long, scenic day linking Banff and the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield, with an optional Ice Explorer glacier walk.

“Amazing views! Not just on the glacier and the lakes but also along the Columbia Ice Parkway! The great white north has so much to offer! Our tour guide/driver Alan was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We had a great time! 13/10 recommend!”

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Glaciers, Mountains & Lakes

Glaciers, Mountains & Lakes - Stop 1: Calgary (The “Mountain Day” Warm-Up)

5.Glaciers, Mountains & Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $82Top rated

Small-group Banff day trip from Calgary to Lake Louise, Moraine (summer), Peyto, Bow, and Banff Avenue, with comfy minivan and cold-gear help.

“Amazing views and our guide, Murray, was knowledgeable and had a great personality! Loved the small group tour.”

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Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary

Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary - Johnston Canyon walkways: waterfalls you can reach without a day of hiking

6.Banff National Park and Columbia Icefield 2 Day Tour from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $434

Two days in Banff and the Columbia Icefield: Johnston Canyon, Hoodoos, optional Banff Gondola, and an Ice Explorer ride from Calgary.

“It was a great experience in Jasper and the Icefield. Lots of beautiful views. Definitely something we will be talking for a while. Lisa and James, our tour guide and driver did an amazing job. Lisa was able to balance the tour in Chinese and EnRead more”

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Columbia Icefield Peyto Lake Bow Lake from Calgary Canmore Banff

Columbia Icefield Peyto Lake Bow Lake from Calgary Canmore Banff - Crowfoot Glacier: The Quick Stop That Adds Real Rocky Mountain Credit

Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow ,Peyto Lake Tour

Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow ,Peyto Lake Tour - Pickup times: when your Rockies start early

Columbia Icefield,Peyto Lake,Bow Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

Columbia Icefield,Peyto Lake,Bow Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary - Icefields Parkway Drive: Crowfoot, Big Views, and Photo Pullouts

9.Columbia Icefield,Peyto Lake,Bow Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $66

Columbia Icefield, Peyto and Bow Lake in one long day from Calgary or Banff, with Ice Explorer Snowcoach options and advance tickets.

“Hovin was really friendly and made an effort to take care of every tourist. I really appreciated how he drove such a long distance, even in heavy rain. Overall, the experience was very satisfying!”

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Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Discovery Tour

Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake Discovery Tour - The drive that makes the itinerary work: Crowfoot, Bow Lake, and Peyto

Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper

Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper - Early pickup and the coach reality (what to plan for)

11.Icefields Parkway Discovery from Calgary, end Jasper

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

One-way Calgary to Jasper coach trip with Banff sights, Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Ice Explorer ride, and Glacier Skywalk.

“Loved it! Jim, our driver cum guide , was knowledgeable . The duration of the tour was just right. The food and service at the Icefield Centre were fantastic!”

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Icefields Pkwy: Lake Louise | Bow | Peyto|Glacier – PRIVATE TOUR

Icefields Pkwy: Lake Louise | Bow | Peyto|Glacier - PRIVATE TOUR - Stop 1: Lake Louise for the Iconic First Impression

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

3-Day Glacial Tour package, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, LakeLouise - Day 1: Calgary to Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake, Athabasca Falls, and Jasper

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

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

3 days from Calgary to Jasper and Banff, riding the Icefields Parkway with a bilingual guide, included lodges, and glacier-and-lake highlights.

“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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Calgary: Columbia Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and Peyto Lake Tour

Calgary: Columbia Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and Peyto Lake Tour - Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake: Fast Photo Time With Real Glacier Drama

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park | Be a Wildflower

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park | Be a Wildflower - Private tour, max 3 travelers: why that small group matters

15.Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park | Be a Wildflower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.)

A small-group Waterton Lakes National Park day trip from Calgary with scenic stops, wildlife odds, and a guide who personalizes the pace.

“We had an exceptional tour with Jerzy, who took the time to tailor the tour to ensure we had the most enjoyable day visiting Waterton National Park. Jerzy was informative, passionate and enthusiastic the whole tour which made the day even more enjoyable for us. If you’re looking for a memorable day out, ensure you book with Jerzy.”

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