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Part of the vast Columbia Icefield that straddles the border between Alberta’s Banff and Jasper National Parks, the Athabasca Glacier—a huge swath of moving ice—is one of the most accessible and awe-inspiring glaciers in North America. Like most glaciers, Athabasca is shrinking, though the slowly moving ice mass is still impressively large: It covers an area of about 2.3 square miles (six square kilometers) and measures up to 980 feet (300 meters) at its thickest point.
Icefields Parkway, Banff, T1W 1J2
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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
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Enjoy the unique experience of walking on a glacier on this small-group tour. As your guide leads you across the majestic Athabasca Glacier in the Canadian Rockies you'll get insights into its many incredible ice formations such as crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls. Equipment is provided and no technical climbing experience is required.
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$100.58
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$100.58

Icefields Parkway: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
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NEW TOUR FOR 2022!
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive!
Follow the suggested route from the audio guide between Jasper & Lake Louise, and discover the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives!
The tour experience is the same in either direction.
See the incredible mountains towering above you and learn of the early explorers who first found them. Discover the beauty of Banff, Yoho & Jasper National Parks.
Hear about the Palliser Expedition, Peyto Lake, the Bow River, the magnificent Columbia Icefields & and other sights at your own pace.
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using a live GPS map. No data is used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
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$6.73
per group
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$6.73
per group

Jasper to Banff One-Way Tour
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Traverse the wilderness of western Alberta on this full-day Jasper to Banff one-way tour. Travel the famous Icefields Parkway with your guide and learn of the region’s colorful past. Discover top attractions including Athabasca Falls, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and the Weeping Wall. Take part in the Glacier Adventure tour on the Athabasca Glacier or ride the Glacier SkyWalk over Sunwapta Valley. Gain insight into Alberta’s geology at the Columbia Icefield Centre. Take a short walk to a scenic viewpoint for panoramic views, then conclude your tour in Banff.
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$221.29
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$221.29

Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
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Set out on a glacier hike in the Canadian Rockies with this guided, small-group tour of the Athabasca Glacier. Meet your guide for a full-day hike and depart in the morning to explore this glacier along the Icefields Parkway. Gear including crampons for your boots is provided. Admire views of icefalls and various ice formations during the hike.
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$161.80
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$161.80

5 Days Guided Canoe Trip Mountain River in Alberta
Fun and thrills on this guided all included 5 day canoe trip on the Athabasca River. Join our group or book a private tour for you and friends or family. No experience is necessary but the current, some rapids and gravel bars require vigilance and experienced paddlers find plenty of challenge in this wilderness setting. All camping equipment, canoe equipment and meals are included.
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$1,011.44
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$1,011.44

Athabasca Glacier Half-Day Tour
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Get up close and personal with the Athabasca Glacier on this small-group guided hike across rock, snow, and ice. Walk in the shadow of soaring peaks and discover the hidden wonders of the glacier as your guide shares stories about its history and geology. For those who want to take it to the next level, your guide will look for opportunities to descend below the ice surface.
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$145.77
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$145.77

Rocky Explore from Calgary to Banff, Lake Louise, Icefield & Jasper 5-Day Tour
Rocky 5-days guided tour exploring the Rocky Mountain National Parks of Canada!
☆ Complimentary :【Basin and Cave Historical Site】admission
☆ Free time in Banff Town:Optional activities at your choices
☆ Visit Basin and Cave Historical Site, Banff’s story starts from there
☆ Classical sightseeing: Banff, lake louise, moraine lake, icefield, jasper, maligne lake , yoho national park, Hiking at Maligne Canyon, Insta Picture at Peyto Lake, and Sunwapta Falls
☆ 4 nights hotel: 1N@Icefield Parkway + 1N@Kanaskies+1N@Jasper+1N@Calgary
☆ Recommended activities: Lake Louise gondola + Snowcoach+ Skywalk+Maligne Cruise
☆ Authentic Activities Option: Ranch BBQ, Icefield Heli Tour
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$1,002.74
Price varies by group size
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$1,002.74
Price varies by group size

Banff, Yoho, Jasper, Waterton National Parks, and Drumheller 7-Days Tour
Visit 4 National Parks: Banff, Jasper, Yoho & Waterton
Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake on this guided tour from Calgary or Banff. Your trip starts from Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkways, Icefield parkway, to the Columbia Icefield.
Join the unique experience [Glacier Adventure (Snowcoach+Skywalk)] onto Athabasca Glacier. Cruising on Maligne Lake. Experience the region’s most scenic lakes and majestic canyons in Jasper National Parks. Yoho National Park, “rock walls and waterfalls,” as an expression of wonder and awe, it can roughly be translated as, “Wow!”
Waterton National Park: Small, but mighty, Waterton Lakes is the smallest national park in the Rockies, but that just means more awesome per square kilometre.
Spectacular Badland and World Well-Known Dinosaurs Museum: Drumheller, Royal Tyrrell Musum
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$1,291.07
Price varies by group size
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$1,291.07
Price varies by group size

Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Lake 2 Day tour (Calgary/Banff pick up)
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Fascinating 2-day guided tour exploring Banff & Jasper National Parks of Canada!
☆ Completely transparent itinerary, ensuring you a productive and pleasant time during your visit to natural gems in the National Park, offering you a unique travel experience!
☆ The classic itinerary allows you to explore the world-famous National Park - Jasper, as well as the Ancient Glaciers along Icefields Parkway!
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$388.71
Price varies by group size
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$388.71
Price varies by group size

3-D Rocky Mountains Tour, Banff, Johnston canyon, Columbia Icefield from Calgary
Your trip starts from Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkway, Icefield parkway, to the Columbia Icefield. Join the unique experience [Glacier Adventure (Snowcoach+Skywalk)] onto Athabasca Glacier.
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$452.78
Price varies by group size
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$452.78
Price varies by group size

Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Don't miss a thing as GyPSy Guide's Canadian Rockies Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey through craggy mountains, sparkling lakes, and ancient glaciers. Along the way, you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights while you spot wildlife along with the world's most scenic drives.
This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions that play automatically along the drive.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.
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$21.99
per group
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$21.99
per group

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Icefields Parkway
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Don't miss a thing as GyPSy Guide's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey along one of the world’s most spectacular mountain drives. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including a glacier-fed lake named the world's most eye-catching wonder, and the most visited glacier in North America.
This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that play automatically along the drive.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.
✅ Tour in either direction
✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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$7.99
per group
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$7.99
per group