Athabasca Glacier Hiking Tour from Jasper
About this activity
Smartphone tickets accepted
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Experience Highlights
If you want to join an icy experience, this tour to the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield from Jasper is the ideal plan. The experienced guide on this adventure will escort you through these unique places, where you'll see rare ice formations, crevasses, icefalls and much more.
To optimize the experience, there will be groups of up to approximately 12 people on this adventure. In addition, you don't have to worry about safety, as you will be provided with the necessary equipment consisting of hiking boots, micro-spikes, gloves and a hat. The activity will last around 3 hours.
- This tour takes you over the Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield from Jasper.
- A guide will be with you every step of the way as you see icefalls, crevasses and ice formations you've never seen before.
- Mountain equipment along with micro-spikes are included for your enjoyment in the so-called "Canadian Rockies".
What’s included
- Tour to the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield from Jasper
- Guide
- Necessary equipment: hiking boots, gloves, hat and micro-spikes.
Step by Step
Go on a polar adventure in the heart of the "Canadian Rockies" with this exciting excursion to the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield from Jasper. For approximately 3 hours, you will explore breathtaking glacial landscapes in the company of an expert guide who will show you the secrets of these natural wonders.
What makes this experience even more special is that it is conducted in small groups of around 12 people. In addition, safety comes first, and you will be provided with all the necessary equipment, including hiking boots, micro-spikes, gloves and hat, so that you feel comfortable and protected in the icy environment.
The Athabasca Glacier is a natural wonder that will take your breath away with its unique ice formations, impressive icefalls and crevasses. Your guide will take you to places you would never have imagined and provide you with valuable information about the geology and history of these glaciers.
The landscapes surrounding the Columbia Icefield are dreamlike. Here you will find majestic mountains, snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes and lush alpine forests. The combination of ice and mountain scenery creates spectacular views in all directions.
In addition to admiring the beauty of the glaciers, you will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of these fragile ecosystems and how they are being affected by climate change. This tour is not only an exciting adventure, but also an opportunity to raise awareness about glacier conservation and the importance of preserving these unique landscapes.
