Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks | La Vacanza Travel

Full Day Guided Glacier Hike on The Athabasca with IceWalks

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Canada, Alberta, Jasper
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  • 6 hours
  • Jasper
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour departs at 9:30 in the morning. The 6 hour tour is a classic on the Icefields Parkway where you get to spend the whole day exploring the Athabasca Glacier.
Bring your own lunch and enjoy it among the icefalls at the head of the glacier.
It is a hike of moderate difficulty requiring no technical skills. We supply all the gear required to comfortably explore the glacier.
IceWalks' guides are ACMG certified. Your friendly and informative guide will explain the natural history of the area, guide you safely through the icefalls, and show you the many ice formations on the glacier.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Athabasca Glacier, 127 km north of Lake Louise 103 km south of Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta Canada

IceWalks' ACMG certified guides will meet you in the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre parking lot and gear you up for your adventure. You will be shuttled a short distance to the trailhead. This 10 km roundtrip walking tour will take you to the incredible icefalls at the head of the Athabasca Glacier where you will enjoy your lunch (bring you own) against the backdrop of shattered ice and rock.
You will learn the natural history of the area and you will be immersed in the glaciated landscape, you'll see: crevasses, mill wells (waterfalls into the depths of the ice), meltwater streams, and icefalls.
This will be the highlight of your trip on the Icefields Parkway. The pictures you take will capture the memories of a lifetime. No technical climbing experience required! The 6 hour tour is moderate in difficulty, suitable for active people with no health concerns or mobility/balance issues. Children aged 7 and up should be strong hikers and seniors who enjoy an active lifestyle.

Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • 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
  • Entry/Admission - Athabasca Glacier

Exclusions
  • Warm layers - bring your own insulating layer

Additional Info

  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

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Departure Time

10:15 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Gaurav_S

30 Sep, 2023

First time Glacier Hiking!! Wonderful Experience. Our Leader Troy, is amazing person with immense knowledge about the history and recreational activities. Lots of talking and fun on this hike. He makes sure that people follow his guidelines to be safe. This is an experience which everyone should experience at-least once. Glaciers are beautiful, so many streams were seen, Hope we all do our part to save these for our planet.

Jenny_W

26 Sep, 2023

After a rainy cold start, this hike turned out to be absolutely amazing! Our guide was excellent. We took our time, exploring the ice, and learning about the glacier. Even got to drink some of the fresh glacier water! Highly recommend the full day. You get to hike the whole glacier and see amazing waterfalls, crevasses and get to eat lunch at the top. This is not too strenuous, and the hike is a nice leisurely pace. They provide wind pants, wind jacket and extra gloves if needed.

Felix_M

24 Sep, 2023

The Athabasca Glacier Hike was the highlight of my time in the Rockies! Nick was a great guide, had a lot of knowledge, showed us some really nice ice formations. The day started windy and rainy, but they always supported us to keep the motivation high and provided us with additional clothes (two pair of gloves, raining jacket, raining pans). I highly recommend to visit the glacier, also in a day tour in order to get the full experience and to see more interesting stuff (in comparison to "just" 3 hour tours). In 40-50 years the glaciers will be disappeared, so take your chance to see them before it is too late!

harrycropp

05 Sep, 2023

What an amazing, informative, and once-in-a-lifetime experience! Our guide, Jason, was SO knowledgeable and easy. He kept us all together, took great care with all the members of our party, and made it so special. Even the crampons were special!

lizo80

30 Aug, 2023

We had a fantastic day out with Tamara. We did the full day hike and there were 12 on our trip. The pace was good for young and old, but do know that the all day trip requires some fitness. The glacier is just stunning and we got to see a lot of cool features up close. Tamara was an excellent guide, kind and very experienced and knowledgable. I highly recommend this trip!

User's Picture Gallery

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After a rainy cold start,...

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Excellent full day on the glacier - highly recommend!

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Once in a Lifetime Experience

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Went with three teens -...

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Amazing IceWalks!

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Great day on the glacier!

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Easily the highlight of Rockies trip - must do activity!

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Incroyable journée sur le glacier

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