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The Ultimate Glacier Experience

Summary Description

Visit the Athabasca Glacier on a massive ice explorer on this 3-hour excursion. Walk along the frozen sheet of ice, then venture out along the glass bottomed Glacier Skywalk for incredible views along the cliff's edge.

Highlights
  • Take a walk on the Athabasca Glacier
  • Experience the see through glass floor of the Skywalk
  • See Iconic Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and more
Description

No trip to Jasper is complete without a visit to the famed Columbia Icefield, the largest ice field in the Canadian Rockies. Jaw-dropping views of towering mountains surround a landscape of broken rocks and ice and pure white snow as far as the eye can see. 
Your glacier adventure departs from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre along the Icefields Parkway. From the Discovery Centre, you will board a specialized Ice Explorer, a massive vehicle with gigantic wheels designed to let you travel safely along the often frozen roadway. Along the way, your driver will provide commentary about glaciers, their impact upon the local ecosystem, and the environmental changes rapidly transforming these massive scenic wonders. 
After you will return back to the Discovery Center before heading over to the Glacier Skywalk, where you will walk along the glass bottom walkway out over the cliff's edge.

Included / Excluded
  • Guided drive to Athabasca Glacier
  • Access to Glacier Skywalk
  • Guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from Glacier Discovery Center
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Improvement District No. 12

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Ages 5 & Under free
  • Skywalk has a secondary route that is not glass bottom as an option
  • Bring a water bottle to get some fresh glacier water
Know Before You Go
  • Includes Glacier tour and SkyBridge tour
  • Audio Tour is available in 7 languages through the app. Please bring your own headphones
  • Wear layers of clothing and good non-slick shoes for the Icewalk
Cancellation

No cancellation

Options and Pricing

Ages 5 & Under free when sitting on adults lap

The Ultimate Glacier Experience RETAIL PRICE
Adult (16 - 99 years) $97.00
Child (6 - 15 years) $64.00
Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult, Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date, Not wheelchair accessible

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Basic Information
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Currency: CAD
  • Language: English
  • Booking Cutoff: 1 hours
  • Timezone: America/Denver
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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