Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket
ID: GYG284552-494377
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure at the Columbia Icefield. Ride in the giant Ice Explorer vehicle on the Athabasca Glacier and take a short walk on the ancient ice. Admire the views of the valley from the glass-bottomed Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
Enjoy an adventure at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center. Get a guided tour around the Athabasca Glacier on Ice Explorer, admire the stunning mountains and glaciers and listen as your guide informs you of all the facts and history.
Meet your guide, who will take you to the Athabasca Glacier. At the scheduled time, board your Ice Explorer, a massive vehicle designed explicitly for glacial travel, and set off on an exciting ride.
During your ride, hear stories and facts about the Columbia Icefield and the glaciers around you. Once on the Glacier, hop off the vehicle to walk on the thick, 25,000-year-old ice and drink cold, pure water from the glacier itself. This is an experience you will never forget.
Then, take a short ride to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk. Heighten your senses by walking on a platform where only glass separates you from a 918-foot (279-meter) drop. Marvel at the spectacular views of the mountains, glaciers, and the Sunwapta River with its waterfalls.
Highlights
- Walk on and touch the famous 25,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier
- Ride in the massive Ice Explorer on the glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
- Amble on the glass-bottomed Skywalk above the Sunwapta Valley, 918 feet (279 meters) below
- Taste glacier water straight from the Athabasca Glacier
- Learn how glaciers have shaped the landscape around you with your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note, this is a popular attraction and it can get crowded. Consider an afternoon visit; it is usually less busy.
• The tour might be rescheduled or cancelled due to inclement weather. It is recommended that you book the adventure on your first available day so you have the chance to reschedule.
• You can stay on the glacier for 20 minutes and spend as much time as you want at the Columbia Icefield Skywalk
• You have to make your own way to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
• If the departure time you request is sold out a later departure time will be available (tours depart every 15-30 minutes)
• Washrooms are available at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center but there are no washrooms available during the tour
• The audio devices are subject to availability and are not available when it is raining
• Take warm layers including gloves and a waterproof jacket because the weather on the glacier changes unpredictably
• Take a bottle that you can fill with glacier water
Please make your way to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to start your tour, AB-93, Jasper, AB T1L 1J3, Canada.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour to Athabasca Glacier on Ice Explorer
- Entry to the Columbia Icefield Skywalk
- Live English commentary on Ice Explorer
- Multilingual audio guide on the skywalk
- Shuttle to/from the glacier and the skywalk from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drink
- Transportation to/from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
