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Banff/Jasper: Canadian Rockies Scenic Helicopter Tour

Banff/Jasper: Canadian Rockies Scenic Helicopter Tour

Choose between a 20-minute, 30-minute, or 55-minute tour over the Canadian Rockies with a professional pilot. The day starts at the helicopter base surrounded by mountain views. Go through a thorough safety briefing with the flight crew before learning about the controls and getting kitted out with a professional headset. Feel the excitement build as the crew readies for takeoff. Once in the air, the itinerary will vary depending on the option selected. Either way, breathtaking sights are guaranteed. 20-Minute Tour Deep in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, take in an incredible view of Abraham Lake - its incredible blue color and unique bubble patterns are truly a sight to see. After a glimpse of the lake, continue the flight around the Canadian Rockies. 30-Minute Tour The most popular of the 3 flights, this adventure covers crevasses, glaciers, and waterfalls over the beautiful Wilson Icefield. Soar at a cool 100mph, 9000ft (2900m) over Cline Pass. Admire the impressive fierceness of the mountains while flying alongside them. 55-Minute Tour The “Complete Columbia Icefields Tour” is just that – a complete, full, 55 minutes of gorgeous scenery and ancient ice. See the iconic Columbia Icefield the way it was intended, an awe-mazing trip highlight to remember for years to come. Marvel at incredible panoramas of waterfalls, emerald-green lakes, and mountain ridges. Pass over 6 different glaciers surrounded by frozen lakes and waterfalls. Many mountains reveal themselves along the trip, including Purple Mountain, Mount Cline, Resolute Mountain, Mount Harlan, Minster Mountain, and more. This trip is sure to leave anyone speechless. All the trips end with one last 360-degree view of the Canadian Rockies and Abraham Lake before landing softly back at the heliport.

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5 out of 5 stars

The people who own the place are super welcoming, the lady there was even able to speak French to the other 5 guys who where with me since we're from Quebec.The pilot was really friendly and funny also.I highly recommend doing this tour it's worth every penny not one of us where disappointed.Definitly a must if your visiting Banff.I rate this 6/5 stars 🤩

5 out of 5 stars

We had an experienced, friendly, trustworthy pilot who was able to tell us a lot about the area. She was able to tell us a lot about the geology, climate changes and also history. The flight was simply great.

5 out of 5 stars

Really great tour! Pilot really friendly and helpful. Knew a lot about the area, also could adjusted easily to the fact we had two young kids with us (4 and 1y old). Would definitely recommend them!

5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful experience to fly over the Rocky Mountains in fantastic weather. If possible, just book 👍👍

5 out of 5 stars

Great pity about the weather but was well worth-it.