Ice Odyssey at Columbia Icefield

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Banff, Canada

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Entrance fee - All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Public transportation

Transportation to/from Glacier Discovery Center

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before your tour time. You will meet your guide and check in at the Glacier Adventure Centre’s UPPER BANFF-SIDE PARKING LOT. Your access code is 1945.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Athabasca Glacier

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Delenis_G

Really fun and awesome tour with great guides. We liked that this tour was with a smaller group so we were to experience more! Highly recommend

Reviews

4.9

based on 44 reviews

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Once in a lifetime adventure

Dave_W, Jun 2026

This was awesome! I loved the small size group (6) and the small but very cool vehicle. The 2 tour guides were awesome informing us about the glacier and surrounding geology. The guides Caitlin and (???) were super personable and interesting, answering all of our questions.

The best experience on the icefield

Shilpi_S, Jun 2026

On must do list. Absolutely amazing. Our guide Caitlyn was amazing. Small group of 5 people in the middle of glacier. They give you ample time there and hot tea was a bonus.

Amazing Experience

Rachel_B, May 2026

We had a fantastic trip out to the Columbia Icefield. Caitlyn and Carla did a wonderful job educating us on the glaciers we saw. Artie and the driver gave us a very informative demonstration of the gear used to climb & survive climbing on the ice.

Excellent adventure....

Deepa_D, May 2026

Excellent adventure. Ricky and Gracie were the best guides. Very professional and knowledgeable about the history.

Excellent Small Group Glacier Experience!

Susan_D, May 2026

Once in a lifetime adventure for us to stand on a glacier! Led by our guide, Tommy, and Andrew, our driver, we started out in a snow squall which we thought would block any great views. By the time we reached the glacier the snow subsided, the skies cleared and we had incredible views. Tommy shared a lot of info about the history of the area, the glacier itself and its future. Our group was small (7 instead of the max of 10), and it was well worth the price for a more intimate experience. We even saw a small avalanche on the Andromeda side of the glacier a very safe distance away. An awesome experience all around and definitely recommend!