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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
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Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 2 more
Overview
Enjoy the unique experience of walking on a glacier on this small-group tour. As your guide leads you across the majestic Athabasca Glacier in the Canadian Rockies you'll get insights into its many incredible ice formations such as crevasses, mill wells, meltwater streams, and icefalls. Equipment is provided and no technical climbing experience is required.
- One-of-its-kind glacier-walking adventure in the Canadian Rockies
- Get incredible views of the Rockies as you walk on the Athabasca Glacier
- Tour is easy walking, suitable for young children and seniors alike
- Small-group tour (maximum 12): A more personalized experience
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What's Included
You will be provided micro-spikes (crampons for added traction on the ice) If you don't have your own: Rain gear, hiking boots, gloves, and hat
Warm layers - bring your own insulating layer
Departure & Return
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This activity will end right where it started.Arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure. Meet in the West parking lot of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre. Look for the white vans with IceWalks logo as you pull off the highway. From there you will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY IceWalks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks ?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Fun, kid friendly. Good vacation exercise.
Megan_C
, Jul 2022
Amazing experience!!!
Susan_S
, Jul 2022
Great afternoon on the glacier
Patricia_D
, Jul 2022
Amazing tour
Graham_G
, Jul 2022
Awesome glacier-walk
Animesh_R
, Jul 2022
Our guide was superb! Our half-day glacier walk was the high point of our 10 days in Banff-Jasper NPs. This experience was so good, I repent not going for the full day trip. The glacier has receded about 1 km in the last 40 years, and walking on it might not be possible after another 40 years. So, do it before it disappears.
Experience of a lifetime
anil_g
, Jul 2022
This was an experience of a lifetime for us. Corin was an amazing guide and has been doing this for a long time now so he knows his stuff. He gave ample time for everyone to climb up until the base of the glacier. He explained a lot of cool facts about glaciers. I would definitely recommend this over the glacier ride on those special buses. They take you to the base of the glacier where you can’t see much of the amazing features of a glacier
A pleasant activity for people in a reasonble physical shape.
Vladimir_I
, Jul 2022
Awesome Glacial surf!
Rich_C
, Jul 2022
My guide was great! Wish I remembered her name but I added a photo of her. She was knowledgeable and very welcoming! She made walking on the glacier very memorable by adding historical background and scientific information in her guided tour. I would definitely recommend this glacier walk!!
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bernard_d
, Jul 2022
Couldn’t see the Forest (Glacier) for the Trees (Snow)
Amy_G
, Jul 2022
Had a great time even though (or maybe because) it was a complete whiteout in mid June. Corin was a great guide and we felt safe.
Thanks again!
Incredible
shyammalik94
, Jun 2022
Worth it.
John_W
, Jun 2022
Loved the experience and knowledge that our guide Adam shared with us. We all agreed it was a highlight of the trip.
A great half day hike!
Natasha_D
, Jun 2022
Hiking on Athabasca with Troy
Heather_H
, Jun 2022
Amazing
Aparna_D
, Jun 2022
Great tour, excellent guide
Yuh_T
, Jun 2022
Great experience.
Gabrielle_D
, Jun 2022
Amazing glacier trip!
Dennis_C
, Jun 2022
Our guide, Nick, wonderfully kept the group together and safe. He was also incredibly thoughtful of individual needs while traveling as a group. Nick showed the geological evidence trail as we group of “glacier detectives” moved up the glacier bed.
It was surreal being on a glacier! Learning the glacier lifecycle was fascinating! The views were unworldly! This is an experience all should enjoy.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
Must do!
Sriram_S
, Jun 2022
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