8 Glacier and Ice Cave Tours in Canada Worth Booking

1.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $302Our pick

Travel from Banff along the Icefields Parkway with stops at Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. Ride the Ice Explorer onto the Columbia Icefield, visit the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Small groups, hotel pickup, and guides such as Jack, Nolan, and Brad add ease and local detail.

“Very nice trip. Whole trip went smooth. Both driver and tour guide are very nice ! Very knowledgeable”

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2.Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 11 hours · from $276

Spend 11 hours traveling from Banff along the Icefields Parkway with guides such as Jake, Emma, or Roz. Ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, cross the Glacier Skywalk above Sunwapta Valley, stop at Bow Lake, and enjoy a packed lunch. Expect an early start and a full day on the road.

“Exceptional Tour with Kaya! My experience with Discover Banff was truly unforgettable, and a lot of that is thanks to our extraordinary guide, Kaya. Her vast knowledge about glaciers and the stunning natural landscapes of Banff made the tour incredibly engaging. She took us through some of the most wondrous places in the area, providing fascinating insights along the way. One of the highlights was spotting black bears in the wild! Kaya not only made the experience safe and enjoyable, but she also took the time to educate us on the differences between black bears and grizzly bears, which was both fascinating and reassuring. Overall, I highly recommend Discover Banff…”

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3.Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $291

Spend 11 hours traveling from Banff to Athabasca Glacier with guides such as Neil, Georgia, Jake, and Chloe. Stop at Crowfoot Glacier and Bow Lake, ride an Ice Explorer across the ice, drink glacier water, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a picnic lunch.

“We had a fantastic and enjoyable on our tour to athabasca glacier. Our tour guide Emma was very knowledge and courteous. Long day but worth it”

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4.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Jasper

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

Spend about 7 hours and 15 minutes on the Icefields Parkway with a guide, stopping at Athabasca Falls, the Columbia Icefield Centre, Athabasca Glacier, and Glacier Skywalk. Your day includes hotel pickup, a hot buffet lunch, and the Ice Explorer ride. Guides and vehicles vary.

“A beautiful drive and unique experience. Cassie was a great ice explorer operator, Colin and Harry were very informative and charming. We would recommend it to anyone visiting Jasper.”

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

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

Travel in a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Patrick, Gordon or Dan, stopping at Canmore, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake in summer, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake and Banff. Lunch, water, park fees, pickup and drop-off are included, with time to explore rather than simply take photos from the van.

“The trip was a lot of fun! Our guide, Gordon, was very friendly and personable. The group members were nice. And perhaps most importantly, the views were spectacular.”

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

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

Spend a long day on the Icefields Parkway with stops at Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier. From Calgary or Banff, you can add the Ice Explorer ride to reach the Athabasca Glacier. Guides such as Eric, David, Allan, and Samy have led past departures.

“There is no guide, only a driver who cant tell many things about the content. His English was also not so clear for me. The tour begun late and ended a bit late too. I think the travel agent is preferable for Chinese traveler.”

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7.Banff/Calgary/Canmore: Crowfoot Glacier and 5 Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · from $71Best value

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Guri, Vikram, Rob, or AJ, visiting Lake Louise, Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Herbert Lake, and Waterfowl Lake. A comfortable van, park pass, water, and pickup are included. Lunch is on your own.

“The guide was very knowledge and the views were stunning”

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8.Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow ,Peyto Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend a full day on the Icefields Parkway with stops at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, and the Columbia Icefield. Guides such as Aashish, Ashish, Arun, Hadi, and Ramdiya are praised for local insight and photo help. Icefield and Skywalk tickets cost extra.

“Arun from Matrix Tours it’s a great tour guide and very knowledgeable and helpful to the passengers!!! Packing in all of the main sites in the area from Calgary and Banff to make it easy for everyone!”

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