Columbia Icefield Discovery Day Tour W/ Ice Explorer Glacier and Glacier Skywalk from Canmore
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Tour Code: 473155
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Departure CityCanmore
End CityBanff
Duration1 days
Live Tour GuideEnglish Live
Group SizeMax. 50 travelers
Group TypeGroup Tour
Tour AudiencePrimarily English-Speaking Travelers
Highlights
• Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Falls, Stutfield Glacier, Columbia Icefield
• Admissions to Columbia Icefield Adventure (formerly Ice Explorer Glacier Tour) and Columbia Icefield Skywalk (formerly Glacier Skywalk)
• A hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
• Dedicated on-board Host
• Light snacks and refreshments
• Admissions to Columbia Icefield Adventure (formerly Ice Explorer Glacier Tour) and Columbia Icefield Skywalk (formerly Glacier Skywalk)
• A hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre
• Dedicated on-board Host
• Light snacks and refreshments
Itinerary
This half day excursion follows the famous Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. View scenic rocky mountain vistas and local wildlife along the way, with photo stops at Athabasca Falls and Stutfield Glacier (seasonal– when seasonal stops are unavailable, alternative sightseeing options will be provided at the driver's discretion). Step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure onto the Athabasca Glacier. At the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, enjoy the unobstructed view on a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 meters out over the Sunwapta Valley.
Visiting Attractions
Lake Louise
Columbia Icefield
Peyto Lake
Canadian Rockies
Glacier Skywalk
Columbia Ice Explorer
Athabasca Glacier
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Transportation
- Professional Tour Guide
- Admissions to the Glacier Adventure and Glacier Skywalk attractions
Excludes
Special Notes
- Make sure you wear layers, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with grip on the bottom (i.e. sneakers, hiking boots). You can expect the temperature to be about 15 degrees Celsius cooler on the ice than at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Sunglasses may come in handy as well as an empty water bottle that you can fill with glacier water if you wish. Also, don't forget your camera!
- Multiple vehicles are used for all trips starting or ending in Calgary and/or Canmore.
- Operation dates for the Columbia Icefield Adventure and 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.
- Guests are required to be at pick up location 10 minutes prior to departure.
- Guests need to wear covered footwear and appropriate clothing for glacier travel.
- The Glacier Adventure is wheelchair accessible, however you must inform us in advance so we can ensure you have proper transfer on to the Glacier Adventure tour from the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Please inform us in the "Reservation Request" box during booking.
- In order to protect your own property, please bring any valuable items with you at any time. Please do not leave any valuable items on the bus/hotel/attraction/restaurant etc. Tours4Fun, local operators, drivers and tour guides will not take any responsibility for any theft or loss at any location.
- All of our buses are 56-seat luxury motor coaches with large windows providing unobstructed views, onboard washroom facilities, reclining seats and climate controlled temperatures. You will also have a professionally trained driver guide who has a wealth of information on the local area.
- Expect traffic delays during peak season (July 1st - Sept 15th).
- Stops listed in the itinerary of tours may be substituted based on the driver's discretion. Some stops may be unavailable due to seasonality, weather conditions or traffic delays.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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Anonymous September 07, 2019
4.5
Comfortable bus and driver and assistant were knowledgeable
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Anonymous June 27, 2019
4.8
Great experience! Highly recommend this trup
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