Columbia Icefield Ice Odyssey Tour
Overview
The Ice Odyssey at the Columbia Icefield offers an extraordinary glacier adventure, combining storytelling with exploration. Guests will embark on a 2-hour guided tour in a specialized all-terrain vehicle, navigating the breathtaking Athabasca Glacier. This small-group experience allows participants to disembark at exclusive locations, where they can walk on the glacier and engage with its fascinating history—from its formation to its role in NASA's research. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike, this low-impact tour emphasizes environmental preservation and provides an intimate connection to one of Canada’s natural wonders.
- 2-hour guided tour with expert insights
- Small groups of up to 10 guests for personalized attention
- Exclusive glacier site access; walk on the Athabasca Glacier
- Low-emission vehicles designed for rugged terrain
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from Glacier Discovery Center
Meeting Location
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-3026P59
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation to/from Glacier Discovery Center.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Columbia Icefield Ice Odyssey Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Columbia Icefield Ice Odyssey Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from Glacier Discovery Center
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
