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).