Top Experiences in Athabasca Glacier

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong'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.

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong'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.

This small intimate tour provides a journey of a lifetime through one of the wildest, diverse and unbelievably beautiful parts of the world. Starting and finishing in Vancouver, we explore some of the most scenic places in British Columbia & Alberta. We navigate routes that are embedded into Canadian History: cruising the The Salish Sea, the Pacific Ocean as you weave through Islands in the Pacific Northwest, follow the Skeena River as you make your way to the Continental Divide through the Rocky Mountains and finally follow the Fraser River back to Vancouver where the journey began. Along the way, you will experience distinctly Canadian activities that will deepen your understanding of Canadian culture, nature and landscape. Be sure to pack your binoculars for this tour!

Explore the Icefields Parkway on this unforgettable adventure. Our expert tour guides will kickstart your day with a stress-free pick-up. You'll travel in style and comfort in our spacious vans, as we navigate the breathtaking Bow Valley and journey along the world-renowned Icefields Parkway – hailed as one of the most scenic journeys in the world.

With the ever-changing mountain conditions, our expert guides curate a dynamic itinerary, ensuring a minimum of 7 incredible stops. Revel in phenomenal mountain vistas, majestic glaciers, amazing waterfalls, and captivating lake views. Guaranteed stops include the iconic Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and Athabasca Glacier, while additional surprises are meticulously chosen by your guide to craft the perfect Icefields Parkway experience. Spend the day exploring alongside newfound friends and uncover the magic of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey – join us for an adventure like no other!

We are specialized in private tours to Jasper and Banff National Parks located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
This trip is recommended for 5 or ideally 6 days. Two nights to spend in Jasper and two nights in Banff. On our second day in Jasper we will explore Maligne Lake , Maligne Canyon and Sky-Tram Cable gondola to the peak of Whistler Mountain. On third day we will explore the Columbia Icefield and the Sky walk Adventure. In Banff on our fourth day we will visit Sulfur Mountain by taking the gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Banff Hot Springs, Bow Falls, Vermillion Lakes and Banff Spring Hotel. On day fifth we will explore Lake Louise and Lake Moraine plus one hour easy hike to Johnston Canyons for beautiful waterfalls

Join us for a unique exploration of the Athabasca Glacier on this 4 hour hike across rock, snow and ice. Meet your guide at The toe of the glacier parking lot, get geared up, and head out on a fully organic, by foot mission to discover some of the hidden wonders of this powerful place. Surrounded by some of the tallest peaks of the range, your guide will walk you through the history of these headwaters, while ensuring your safety and comfort. Depending on conditions, we look for an opportunity for people to increase their connection with this landscape by taking scientific samples or using ropes to explore some of these features more intimately in a safe and controlled manner. Group size is small to ensure exploration of the area is environmentally conscious.

This tour departs at 9:30 in the morning. The 6 hour tour is a classic on the Icefields Parkway where you get to spend the whole day exploring the Athabasca Glacier.
Bring your own lunch and enjoy it among the icefalls at the head of the glacier.
It is a hike of moderate difficulty requiring no technical skills. We supply all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier.
IceWalks' guides are ACMG certified. Your friendly and informative guide will explain the natural history of the area, guide you safely through the icefalls, and show you the many ice formations on the glacier.

Embark on a breathtaking coach tour from Vancouver, showcasing the finest attractions of the Canadian Rockies. Relax in the luxurious comfort of our deluxe coaches while our expert tour guides paint vivid pictures of nature, history, and culture, making these regions come alive with fascinating stories.

We kindly ask for your attention regarding the reserved pick-up time and location. To ensure a smooth process, please provide us with a readily accessible contact number and email.

This will be the highlight of your trip through the Icefields Parkway!
A great way to explore a glacier. The Athabasca Glacier is easily accessible and the tours are moderate difficulty suitable for active people seeking a meaningful experience.
Great value for families, we supply all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier.
IceWalks' guides are ACMG certified. Your friendly and informative guide will explain the natural history of the area and show you the many ice formations on the glacier.

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, the Bow River, the magnificent Columbia Icefields & and much more!

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 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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This one-way tour from Jasper to Banff is the ultimate way to experience the biggest and best the Canadian Rockies has to offer. Your journey to Banff will take you past sweeping glaciers, immense waterfalls and shimmering mountain lakes. Time will be provided at the Columbia Ice Fields to participate in the Glacier Adventure and Glacier SkyWalk which are both included along with a picnic lunch.

Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies with a Local Guide.

This amazing tour will take you from the beautiful city of Vancouver on the Pacific Northwest to the famed majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta. At the Canadian Rockies, be awed by the size of the mountain ranges and peaks; the sheer beauty of its canyons, waterfalls, turquoise lakes; its mighty glaciers; and unique flora and fauna. You will visit Banff, Jasper, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, Lake Peyto, and Johnston Canyon. Enjoy wine tasting at Kamloops. Enjoy a thrilling experience at a suspension bridge in Golden. Visit a dam in Revelstoke. From Kamloops to Merritt, enjoy 9 scenic lakes, desert physical landscape, and see unique flora and fauna.

Trek up canyons; walk iced trails; canoe on turquoise lakes; ride gondolas, coasters, and monster vehicle. View wildlife.

You have to arrange your accommodation in Jasper, Banff, and Revelstoke. I can assist you with hotel guidance.

It is a navigation APP with self-guided routes with audio guides by Jasper

Everything you need to know about Jasper
Points of interest linked to Google Maps
geolocation
Car routes through the city
Walking routes in the park
Access to Web Panel to customize your own route
Access to Panel Web as a repository of travel documents
Audio guides with 6 languages available (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, English.)

This tour provides a unique and truly Canadian experience with overnight stays at the beautiful Sutton Place in Revelstoke, the newly renovated Mount Royal Hotel on Banff Avenue and the Mike Wiegele Cabins in Blue River. You will enjoy 2 nights in Banff with more time to participate in exciting activities, and receive additional inclusions such as four breakfasts, a wine tour and tasting, and a dinner.

Please note that the tour itinerary/inclusions may be adjusted at the time of travel due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, road closures, traffic and operational closures.