Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

An amazing icefield exploration with Logan aboard the Ice Explorer. He was engaging, informative, and had a great sense of humor—making the experience fun and memorable. We even got to cheer for his belated birthday, which added a personal touch to the trip. The landscape was absolutely surreal, and walking on the glacier truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was extremely cold, so I’d strongly recommend dressing warmly and being prepared for icy conditions. The rest of the crew were also friendly, entertaining, and showed great camaraderie as a team. However, there was one incident worth mentioning: a fellow tour member slipped on the ice and had difficulty getting up due to his age. Although three crew members were nearby, they appeared distracted in conversation and didn’t respond when I called out for help. It took nearly 10 minutes as he struggled to get up before our very own tour guide from Trafalgar ran over to assist when he witnessed the incident. While the overall experience was excellent, I hope the team can be more attentive to guest safety on the glacier in future tours. That said, it was still a remarkable adventure I won’t forget.

Absolutely amazing!!! I would rate this the highest out of all the touristy activities you could do in the region. James gave us a decent intro until we got to the Ice Explorer. Other than the glacier itself, our guide Barkan was the highlight. He was absolutely amazing and kept us engaged throughout the ride. We were later taken to the skybridge by Mitch who again had amazing sense of humor and a unique way to share information. While the natural beauty is mesmerizing, our guides took it to the next level. I am surely recommending this adventure to everyone. Thank you folks!!!

Had a fantastic time on the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure! Our guide, Mitch, was both informative and entertaining—sharing great insights about the environment, the unique vehicles, and the importance of preserving wildlife. His humor and energy kept everyone engaged, even out on the glacier itself. A truly memorable experience and well worth the trip.

The tour is fun and informative. The glacier is as cold as you'd expect, even during the summer months. The drive to the ice field is absolutely wonderful. I would certainly recommend this excursion, even if it takes an entire day to travel to the glacier, take the tour(s) and turn to Banff or Jasper.

Totally worth it! The whole experience is really well organized. First, you hop on a giant Ice Explorer bus (the tires alone are taller than your average dad), and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the glacier. The ride itself is fun—bumpy, scenic, and the driver gives you a bit of commentary along the way. Once you're on the glacier, you get about 20 minutes to walk around and take it all in. Tip: wear waterproof shoes or prepare for cold, soaking socks. The ice is slippery in spots and there are puddles everywhere—unless you’re standing in one place pretending you're a tourist statue, your feet will get wet. But the views? Unreal. Snow-capped mountains, ancient ice underfoot, and that weird thrill of standing on something that's thousands of years old. After that, they bus you to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk—a glass-floored bridge suspended over a massive canyon. It’s self-guided and you can stay as long as you like. The views are incredible, especially if you’re not afraid of heights. Return buses come every 15 minutes, so no need to rush. Overall, a must-do if you’re in the area. It's touristy, yes, but it’s also a rare chance to walk on a real glacier without having to hike for hours or risk frostbite. Bring a water bottle to fill with glacier water

I got this experience as part of a package offered by Pursuit for me and my girlfriend. We had some good luck with the weather during our trip with clear skies and sunny weather. Can’t say it was the same after we were done our tour. I loved this tour and would recommend this experience. For starters, I never thought I’d learn so much. I came into this thinking it was mainly sightseeing but I was wrong. Our guides were very enthusiastic, passionate and very knowledgeable and they will educate you about the importance of glaciers and what we can do as a society to help lessen the impacts of environmental challenges. If you ever have the chance to dip your face and even sip glacier water, I would say do it! Needless to say, I can finally check this off my bucket list. Some people have mixed reviews about the tour experience and I can understand their feedback. The ride to the Icefield was well worth the experience. The Skywalk was a bit underwhelming though, however, I stopped by the tour guide that was educating people as they move along each exhibition and she piqued my curiosity enough to make my tour worthwhile. I didn’t catch her name but she was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The skywalk was packed with people which could be a negative for some. We also managed to see some mountain goats!!! I must mention all the staffs were very lively and kind.

My Columbia Icefield Adventure was nothing short of spectacular, and I'm so glad I opted to hike from the bottom of the glacier instead of taking the bus tour. This was, without a doubt, the most incredible way to experience this natural wonder. The hike itself was gorgeous, offering unparalleled views every step of the way. Being able to truly immerse myself in the vastness and raw beauty of the landscape, away from the crowds, made it an infinitely more personal and profound experience. Each vista was prettier than the last, revealing the true majesty of the glacier and its surroundings in a way you simply can't appreciate from a vehicle. If you're able-bodied and love to hike, I cannot recommend enough that you forgo the bus and walk your way up. It's a completely different experience – more intimate, more rewarding, and infinitely more picturesque. This was an unforgettable adventure and truly a highlight of my travels.

Getting to walk on a glacier was truly a 5-Star experience. The timed tickets helped keep things organized and moving as quickly as possible. The only thing that brought this down to a 4 star experience for us was the return back to the visitors center from the glacier. It took about 15 minutes for a bus to get us, and even though our guides were in constant communication with drivers, and other buses were dropping off and picking up other groups from the glacier, the 15 minute wait in the cold and wind was a bummer of a way to end an overall incredible experience. Would recommend this to anyone who has an hour ½ - 2 hours to hold for this trip excursion.