Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

11 Hours

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Enjoy this full-day tour from Banff, visiting the Athabasca Glacier and the stunning scenery lining the breathtaking Icefields Parkway. This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the top drives in the world passing numerous Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and emerald lakes. Your tour also includes round-trip transport from Banff, a mountain picnic lunch, Glacier Skywalk, and an all-terrain Ice Explorer tour.

Day trip to Athabasca Glacier from Banff
Gaze at the stunning glaciers and remnants of the last ice age
Enjoy breathtaking views along the Icefields Parkway
Go on an exciting, optional all-terrain onto the glacier

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Explore the dramatic glaciers of Banff and Jasper National Park on this adventurous Athabasca Glacier tour. Along the way you'll 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 six-wheeled behemoth of a vehicle) and drive across the surface of this glittering sheet of ice. Getting thirsty? You'll have a chance to drink pure, cold water straight from the glacier. You'll 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.ItineraryLunch Options:Option 1: Chicken Club Wrap (mayonnaise, chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a tortilla wrap)Option 2: Roast Beef Sandwich (premium roast beef slices with lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese and horseradish mayonnaise on a kaiser bun)Option 3: Vegetarian Wrap (tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, lettuce and hummus on a tortilla wrap)Option 4: Gluten-free Green Salad with or without Chicken (romaine lettuce, tomato, green onion, cucumber and diced chicken with French dressing)Child Option: Classic peanut butter and grape jelly sandwichAlso Included: Fruit, juice, potato chips and two bite brownies

Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff

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