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Hiking the Columbia Icefields Region with Your Private Guide

Jasper, Canada
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from $656.38 per group (up to 6)

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7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

The Columbia Icefields, revered as the "heart of Turtle Island" by Indigenous tribes, provide a stunning backdrop for this customizable hiking adventure.

Setting off from Jasper early in the morning, venture into the heart of the Canadian Rockies, where breathtaking glaciers, alpine lakes, and jagged summits await.

Experience three unique hikes that showcase the area's natural beauty, with lunch served at a breathtaking viewpoint. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and offers flexibility to suit various fitness levels.

- Enjoy a customizable hiking experience tailored to your fitness level
- Lunch served at a scenic viewpoint with stunning glaciers
- Option to start from the Icefields Centre if traveling from Banff or Lake Louise

What's Included

  • Guide with passion and knowledge of the Canadian Rockies

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Athabasca Glacier
    Improvement District No. 12, AB T0E 1E0, Canada

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

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    Toe of the Athabasca Glacier Trailhead

    We will do 3 stunning hikes with views of the Columbia Icefields.This is a unique way to see the magnificence of the largest Icefield in the Canadian Rockies and to learn about your glaciers.There are opportunities to see wildlife and spend time in outstanding nature and solitude!
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    7 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hiking the Columbia Icefields Region with Your Private Guide?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-335104P5

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hiking the Columbia Icefields Region with Your Private Guide?
    A:
    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Guide with passion and knowledge of the Canadian Rockies.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
    A:

    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
    A:

    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
    A:

    Accessibility information for the Hiking the Columbia Icefields Region with Your Private Guide is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiking the Columbia Icefields Region with Your Private Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

    Oct 2026

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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