Discover the Athabasca Glacier on a guided tour from Banff. Journey along the scenic Icefields Parkway and climb into an Ice Explorer vehicle to explore the awesome glacier. Experience breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley as you step across the Glacier Skywalk. Get picked up from your Banff hotel in a modern mini bus by your friendly guide. Departing from Banff, your guide will welcome you on the tour with an overview of where you'll be headed as you sit back and enjoy the ride along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives. Benefit from a tour where you don’t have to navigate or watch the road. Sit back, relax, and focus on the amphitheater of mountains towering above as you keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest. Stop at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre and board an Ice Explorer vehicle. Drive onto the Athabasca Glacier, learn about its history, and take some free time to soak up the views. Touch this ancient sheet of ice and even drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. Head to the nearby glass floor Glacier Skywalk and follow the 1-kilometer walkway that leads to a platform where glass is all that separates you from a 918-foot drop. Witness the giant glaciers perched above you and admire the views of the spectacular Sunwapta Valley spread out below. Enjoy a scenic stop for a hearty packed lunch of a sandwich, juice, fruit, chips, and brownies. Visit iconic landmarks along the Icefields Parkway such as Bow Lake, the headwaters of the mighty Bow River before heading back to Banff.

Journey along the famous Icefields Parkway, the undisputed world heavyweight champion of scenic roads, where jaw-dropping scenery is punctuated by more than 100 ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading from dramatic rock spires, and frozen lakes set in sweeping valleys. Stop at the awe-inspiring Abraham Lake, where your local expert guide will show you where to find the lake's famous frozen ice bubbles, a natural phenomenon that you ice-skate or walk on. This tour also includes an easy (1.5km return) snowshoeing hike to the jaw-dropping Peyto Lake viewpoint, where you can gaze upon the vastness of the Canadian Rockies deep in the backcountry of Banff National Park. Along the way, make stops at all the well-renowned must-see spots as well as some spots that only locals know about.

The Sightseeing tour can be booked starting from Banff. We will pick you up from your Hotel or Airbnb location. The first stop will be Lake Louise, you will have time to take a photo and enjoy the enchanting view of the lake and its glacier background. We will have an exit to Icefield Parkway and the next stop will be Crowfoot Glacier for a stop. Bow lake and Bow Summit/Peyto Lake are popular attractions in the parkway so expect the crowd at this location. We will continue driving and have a short hike to Mistaya Canyon, Howse Pass, and end at The Crossing (Saskatchewan Crossing). The Icefield Parkway drive has a very high chance of seeing wildlife so just be ready with your camera to snap a photo, as a rule, we will always keep our distance from the animal for our safety as well as not to disturb the animal on their natural habitat.

The Sightseeing tour can be booked starting from Calgary. We will pick you up from your Hotel or Airbnb location. The first stop will be Lake Louise, you will have time to take a photo and enjoy the enchanting view of the lake and its glacier background. We will have an exit to Icefield Parkway and the next stop will be Crowfoot Glacier for a stop. Bow lake and Bow Summit/Peyto Lake are popular attractions in the parkway so expect the crowd at this location. We will continue driving and have a short hike to Mistaya Canyon, Howse Pass, and end at The Crossing (Saskatchewan Crossing). The Icefield Parkway drive has a very high chance of seeing wildlife so just be ready with your camera to snap a photo, as a rule, we will always keep our distance from the animal for our safety as well as not to disturb the animal on their natural habitat.