Athabasca Glacier Trail

Banff, Alberta, Canada

A full day sightseeing tour that travels through a landscape carved by glaciers and opened by pioneers.

The tour begins with a stop at world famous Lake Louise. It then continues along the Icefields Parkway which is rated as one of the most scenic highways in the world. Marvel at glaciers remaining from the last ice age while you hear stories of early explorers who opened the valleys.

Enjoy an alpine picnic before visiting the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefields Centre. Join the all-terrain Ice Explorer and travel onto the glacier or explore the interpretive centre and surroundings.

Tour Highlights

• Lake Louise: A brief photo stop at the most famous lake in Canada
• Crowfoot Glacier: One of the day's many up close glacier views
• Peyto Lake: The classic emerald green jewel of the Canadian Rockies
• Mistaya Canyon: A dramatic example of water's sculpting power
• Saskatchewan Crossing: A rest stop/coffee break and home to Canada's largest postcard display
• Mountain Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a hearty lunch with your choice of sandwich at a scenic stop along the Icefields Parkway
• Cirrus Mountain: Look at the steep climb from the weeping wall and scope the avalanche slopes for wildlife
• Bridal Veil Falls: Fantastic view over the Icefields Parkway and the falls
• Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience: Venture onto the Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer and visit the interpretive centre
• Bow Lake: The headwaters of the mighty Bow River

Includes

• Pick up and drop off from most Banff hotels
• Friendly, certified guide
• Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience (Ice Explorer Tour) ($49 value)
• Mountain Picnic Lunch
• Use of binoculars

Lunch Options

• Turkey sandwich
• Prime rib sandwich
• Vegetarian sandwich
• Please indicate your choice in the booking form below

Operator

• Discover Banff Tours

Departures

• Daily 8:30am
• April 16th - Oct 14th

Duration

• Full day (approx 9 hours)

What to Bring

• Warm clothes, including hats, gloves and warm shoes (It can get cold on the Athabasca Glacier)
• Don't forget your camera!

Important Information

• Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas

Prices

• Adults: $154 (16 years and over)
• Children: $79 (6-15 years)
• Infants (0-5 years) go for FREE!

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