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A mountainous landscape with a valley, snow-capped peaks, and a field of purple flowers. 1
A person in a red jacket and black pants standing on a snow-covered glacier, looking at a blue ice crevasse. 2
Two people walking through a snow-filled crevasse with a mountain in the background. 3
A glacier with a crevasse and people walking on the ice. 4
A group of people hiking on a glacier with a mountainous backdrop. 5
By Icewalks
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$172 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Peer into deep crevasses and witness the meltwater water pouring over the edge
    • Receive all necessary equipment to comfortably and safely explore the glacier
    • Walk onto the Athabasca Glacier, a principal part of the Columbia Icefield Area
    • Explore the glacier on foot and enjoy iconic views of the Rockies' highest peaks
    • Learn about of this unique mountain landscape through an interpretive programme

Activity location

    • Columbia Icefield
    • Banff National Park, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 95446QCC+5Q | From HWY 93 turn into the Icefield Information Centre and Glacier Gallery parking lot. Look for a black trailer and white vans with the IceWalks logo at the T-Junction between the overflow RV parking and visitor parking. The parking lot is on the north side of the highway (opposite the glacier). Please do not go into the building or park in the Glacier View Hotel Parking lot.
    • Alberta, Canada

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Columbia Icefield: Guided Glacier Hike

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$171.79 x 1 AdultNZ$171.79
Total
Price is NZ$171.79

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Micro-spikes (crampons for added traction on the ice)
  • Inclusions
    Rain gear, hiking poles, hiking boots, gloves, and hats (if you don't have your own)
  • Inclusions
    Transport from the meeting location to the trailhead
  • Exclusions
    Warm layers (jumpers and pants)
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting location

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 75 years, People with a cold, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Join a guided tour of moderate difficulty to explore the Columbia Icefield. Get all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier. From the meeting point, be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead.

    Embark on a 5 km return walking tour with a 200m elevation gain that will take you onto the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, and into the incredible landscape that is the Canadian Rockies.

    Learn the rich history of the glacier and soak in spectacular views of the surrounding ice-covered peaks. Explore the many incredible ice formations on the glacier, including crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls (from a safe distance).

Location

Activity location

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    • Columbia Icefield
    • Banff National Park, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 95446QCC+5Q | From HWY 93 turn into the Icefield Information Centre and Glacier Gallery parking lot. Look for a black trailer and white vans with the IceWalks logo at the T-Junction between the overflow RV parking and visitor parking. The parking lot is on the north side of the highway (opposite the glacier). Please do not go into the building or park in the Glacier View Hotel Parking lot.
    • Alberta, Canada