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Canadian Rockies: Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Helicopter Tour

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Activity provider: Rockies Heli Canada
Adventure

Canadian Rockies: Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Helicopter Tour

Activity provider: Rockies Heli Canada

From US$ 333.26 per person

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Experience a helicopter ride over the snow-covered Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a guided walking tour on Abraham Lake to witness the natural phenomenon of its bubbles up close.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
Audio guide included
English
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Witness impressive views of the Canadian Rockies by helicopter
  • Photograph the natural phenomenon of Ice Bubbles on Abraham Lake
  • See 6 different astonishing glaciers surrounded by frozen lakes and waterfalls
  • Land at Landslide Lake to experience one of a kind snowshoeing in the wilderness
  • Enjoy complementary hot chocolate with Irish cream and a hot lunch
Full description
Start the day at the base with a hearty hot buffet that might include stew, chili or soup with freshly made bread, dessert and a side salad, veggies or fruit. Then, embark on your helicopter flight over Abraham Lake. Fly over the Canadian Rockies to Landslide Lake for breathtaking views and an experience you will never forget. Admire the impressive fierceness of the massive mountains as you fly close to them. Pass over 6 different astonishing glaciers surrounded by frozen lakes and waterfalls.  After landing at Landslide Lake, go on a guided snowshoe tour with complimentary hot chocolate and Irish cream. Then, head back to base by Helicopter taking a different route back with equally spectacular views of the Rockies and valleys. When you return to base, take a seat around a fire to warm up your toes. Roast some marshmallows as you enjoy complimentary coffee or tea. Finally, take a guided walking tour with ice cleats of the Bubbles on Abraham Lake. Marvel at this natural phenomenon of methane gas getting trapped in the ice, a mesmerizing sight that makes for great pictures and attracts a lot of attention on social media platforms.
Includes
  • 20-minute scenic flight
  • 45-minute ice bubbles walking tour on Abraham Lake
  • 1-hour guided snowshoe tour
  • Headset during flight
  • Commentary by the professional pilot
  • Hot food, hot drinks, water, hot chocolate with Irish cream
  • Snowshoes, ice clamps for shoes, extra winter clothing
  • All taxes and fees
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
Not suitable for
  • People over 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Cline River Heliport, Clearwater County, AB T0M, Canada. Allow at least 2.5 hours to travel from Banff and 1.5 hours from Lake Louise. Please call the local partner prior to leaving your location to confirm the weather.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • Please note that the tour time is subject to change, the local partner will confirm your exact flight time after the tour is reserved
  • Allow at least 2.5 hours to travel from Banff and 1.5 hours from Lake Louise
  • Guests may bring their own ice skates if interested in skating on the lake (weather and conditions permitting)
  • The maximum weight is 113 kg (250 lbs) per passenger
  • Please call to confirm your booking and check the weather conditions the day before your tour
  • Your exact tour start time will be confirmed over the phone
  • Please arrive for check-in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time
  • Please dress appropriately for the weather
  • Please inform the tour provider of any allergies
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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The package was a bit misleading, make sure to read fine print. They are located 2.5 hours from Banff so when you search banff heli tour don’t just assume. They weren’t very organized and there was a lot of time where we sat around and had no idea what was going on. We paid $1400 for our family of 3 for this and they crammed other people into the plane with us. It was such a tight fit it was uncomfortable. They did not show us Abraham lake and bubbles from the plane. We had to drive to the lake afterwards. Could have done that on our own. The flight was extremely quick (read fine print) they didn’t offer the fire or coffee or tea or marshmallows but when we finished we saw them offer it to the following group… that would have been nice when we sat around for almost an hour wondering what we were waiting for between the heli tour and the lake tour especially with a kid… there was a huge lack of communication. But the helicopter tour guide Kyle was awesome and so nice!!!

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January 12, 2023

My wife and I decided to take this up as "start the honey moon with a bang" idea, and these guys did not miss the mark. Hands down one of the best experiences I've had touring in a helicopter. Our pilot, Kyle, was such a cool dude and full of so much humble knowledge about landscape and the history of Canada. And Danielle, our guide for the bubbles tour was the coolest and nicest woman, it was truly a pleasure to meet her and she took such good care of us while out on the lake. Needless to say, we made memories for a life time with those guys. Oh...and the food they provide, the cook, oh my God. It was fantastic. She even accomadated my wife's food allergies to make sure she could have the same food. It truly was an experience. If you guys read this, good shit.

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Product ID: 307058