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  • Explore the dramatic glaciers of Banff and Jasper National Park on this adventurous Athabasca Glacier tour. Along the way, get a first-hand look at the key role these huge ice formations played in shaping the sweeping valleys, colorful alpine lakes, and soaring peaks of the region. Sit back and enjoy the ride along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives. Because you don’t have to navigate or watch the road, this tour lets you focus on the amphitheatre of mountains towering above. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest. Dig into a hearty mountain picnic and take a photo stop at Bow Lake, one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park, against the backdrop of the Crowfoot Glacier. Climb aboard the Ice Explorer (a 6-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. You also walk the glass floor Glacier Skywalk, hanging from the edge of the Sunwapta Valley, for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you. Please note: This tour is seasonal, operating April through October.
  • Explore the dramatic glaciers of Banff and Jasper National Park on this adventurous Athabasca Glacier tour. Along the way, get a first-hand look at the key role these huge ice formations played in shaping the sweeping valleys, colorful alpine lakes, and soaring peaks of the region.
  • Sit back and enjoy the ride along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives. Because you don’t have to navigate or watch the road, this tour lets you focus on the amphitheatre of mountains towering above. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest.
  • Dig into a hearty mountain picnic and take a photo stop at Bow Lake, one of the largest lakes in Banff National Park, against the backdrop of the Crowfoot Glacier.
  • Climb aboard the Ice Explorer (a 6-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. You also walk the glass floor Glacier Skywalk, hanging from the edge of the Sunwapta Valley, for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you.
  • Please note: This tour is seasonal, operating April through October.

Description
  • Visit Canada's famous glaciers on a full-day seasonal excursion from Banff. Your personalized small group tour takes you through an awe-inspiring landscape carved by glaciers and remnants from the last ice age, as you travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways.
  • Visit Canada's famous glaciers on a full-day seasonal excursion from Banff. Your personalized small group tour takes you through an awe-inspiring landscape carved by glaciers and remnants from the last ice age, as you travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways.

Highlights
  • explore the dramatic glaciers of banff and jasper national park on this adventurous athabasca glacier tour. along the way, get a first-hand look at the key role these huge ice formations played in shaping the sweeping valleys, colorful alpine lakes, and soaring peaks of the region.sit back and enjoy the ride along the icefields parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives. because you don’t have to navigate or watch the road, this tour lets you focus on the amphitheatre of mountains towering above. keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest. dig into a hearty mountain picnic and take a photo stop at bow lake, one of the largest lakes in banff national park, against the backdrop of the crowfoot glacier.climb aboard the ice explorer (a 6-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. getting thirsty? you have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. you also walk the glass floor glacier skywalk, hanging from the edge of the sunwapta valley, for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you.please note: this tour is seasonal, operating april through october.
  • explore the dramatic glaciers of banff and jasper national park on this adventurous athabasca glacier tour. along the way, get a first-hand look at the key role these huge ice formations played in shaping the sweeping valleys, colorful alpine lakes, and soaring peaks of the region.
  • sit back and enjoy the ride along the icefields parkway, one of the world’s most stunning scenic drives. because you don’t have to navigate or watch the road, this tour lets you focus on the amphitheatre of mountains towering above. keep your eyes peeled for wildlife at the edges of the forest.
  • dig into a hearty mountain picnic and take a photo stop at bow lake, one of the largest lakes in banff national park, against the backdrop of the crowfoot glacier.
  • climb aboard the ice explorer (a 6-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. getting thirsty? you have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. you also walk the glass floor glacier skywalk, hanging from the edge of the sunwapta valley, for unparalleled views of the canyon below and mountains around you.
  • please note: this tour is seasonal, operating april through october.

Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant rates do not include lunch
  • Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant rates do not include lunch
  • Early and late season road / trail closures may limit access to some areas.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'

Health
  • As per the order of the Government of Alberta due to the Covid 19 pandemic, guests over the age of 12 years old will need to produce government proof of vaccination at check in time for their tour.
  • As per the order of the Government of Alberta due to the Covid 19 pandemic, guests over the age of 12 years old will need to produce government proof of vaccination at check in time for their tour.

Starts notes
  • Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada
  • All guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave.
  • You must be ready 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time. Our guide will be there within the 15 minute pick up window.
  • Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada
  • All guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave.
  • You must be ready 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time. Our guide will be there within the 15 minute pick up window.