Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff
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About This Experience in Banff
Why Visit Banff?
Banff, Canada offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Banff provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Banff
You can reach Banff, Canada by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off is available on request, please contact us directly.
- Default pick up is from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
- Small group tour (maximum of 24 guests)
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer! Tour and Glacier Skywalk
- Picnic lunch - options available, please contact 403-760-5007 to select
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant rates do not include lunch
- Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
- Group bookings of 9 or more guests have a 7 day cancellation period.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Departing from the centre, you'll climb aboard the... 3 hours
Departing from the centre, you'll climb aboard the Ice Explorer (a six-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You’ll have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. Them, be transported to the glass floor Glacier Skywalk, hanging from the edge of the Sunwapta Valley at 918-foot (280 m), for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you.
This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields...
This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the top drives in the world passing numerous Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and emerald lakes.
A brief stop provides one of the day’s many up close glacier views 5 minutes
A brief stop provides one of the day’s many up close glacier views.
You will visit Bow Lake, one of Banff National Park's largest lakes 20 minutes
You will visit Bow Lake, one of Banff National Park's largest lakes. Bow Lake is fed by meltwater from the Bow Glacier in the Wapta Icefield and lies at the base of Bow Summit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
