Columbia Icefield Discovery From Banff
Round Trip Bus tour
Experience the power of glaciers up-close on this exciting tour that highlights the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies, the Columbia Icefield Adventure. Travel on a massive Ice Explorer onto an ancient glacier then stand in the sky at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
Sightseeing & Excursions
- Lake Louise (except departures from Lake Louise), Icefields Parkway, Crowfoot Glacier*, Bow Lake*, Peyto Lake*, Columbia Icefield
- Admissions to Columbia Icefield Adventure & Columbia Icefield Skywalk
- A hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
- Dedicated on-board Host
- Light snacks & refreshments
* Some stops may be unavailable due to seasonality, weather conditions or traffic delays, and will be substituted based on the driver’s discretion.
- *Multiple vehicles are used for all trips starting or ending in Calgary and/or Canmore.
- Tours include admissions to the Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk attractions. Operational dates for the Columbia Icefield Adventure & Columbia Icefield Skywalk will be dependent on weather. If the attractions are not available on the day of travel, a refund will be provided on that portion of the tour.
- Rates are for the 2024 season and do not include tax.
- Children 5 years & under are free.
Departure Times
Banff to Banff
Depart: 8:00 am
10.5 hrs
$343 Adt
$223 Chd
Banff to Calgary
Depart: 8:00 am
13 hrs
$404 Adt
$263 Chd
Banff to Lake Louise
Depart: 8:00 am
9.75 hrs
$343 Adt
223 Chd
Calgary to Banff
Depart: 6:15 am
12.25 hrs
$404 Adt
263 Chd
Calgary to Calgary
Depart: 6.15 am
14.75 hrs
$464 Adt
302 Chd
Calgary to Lake Louise
Depart: 6:15 am
10.75 hrs
$404 Adt
263 Chd
Lake Louise to Banff
Depart: 9:25 am
9 hrs
$343 Adt
223 Chd
Lake Louise to Calgary
Depart: 9:25 am
11.5 hrs
$404 Adt
263 Chd
Lake Louise to LL
Depart: 9:25 am
7.5 hrs
$343 Adt
223 Chd
Note:
- Warm layers are recommended for the Columbia Icefield Adventure, as temperatures on the glacier can be significantly cooler.
- Sunglasses are also recommended for the Columbia Icefield Adventure to reduce the brightness of the sun’s reflection on the glacier.
- Expect traffic delays during peak season (July 1 – September 15).