Panoramica
Walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient native rock art, and icefalls. Escorted by a specialist guide, this small-group tour offers an unforgettable personalized sightseeing experience!
- Consigliato dal 98% dei viaggiatori
- Badge di eccellenza
- Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima
- Biglietto su cellulare
Cosa è incluso
Maple cookie snack, hot chocolate
Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
Professional guide
Ice cleats
Pick up from the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
Hiking pole
Optional gratuities
Punto d’incontro e prelievo
I viaggiatori si incontrano al punto d’incontro.
Punto d’incontro
All guests must wait at the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave.
You must be ready 5 minutes prior to the 8:10am departure time.
Punto di arrivo
Questa attività termina al punto d’incontro.
Buono a sapersi
DIRECTIONS
• You must be ready 5 min prior to 8:10am behind the Mount Royal Hotel.
• The pick up location will be the public bus parking located behind the Mount Royal Hotel at 138 Banff Ave.
• Hotel pick-up from select Banff hotels is available but you must call to schedule this ahead of time. Transportation will not go to hotels without prior scheduling and confirmation.
• All guests should refer to their booking confirmation found in their traveler message centre. If you have any questions surrounding the pick up location please call us at 1-877-565-9372.
• The minimum age is 8 years. All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by someone 18 years and older.
• All adults must sign a waiver prior to the tour. A waiver must also be completed by the parent or guardian of any child under the age of 18.
• Please be prepared for the mountain weather, it changes quickly and our winter tours run in anything from -27C (-17F) to +10C (+50F). Wind chill can change the temperature dramatically and you will be outside for the majority of your tour. Safety is our first priority.
If the guide thinks your attire or footwear isn’t appropriate and compromises your safety on the tour, you may not be able to participate.
To ensure that you enjoy the tour, please wear/bring:
• Thermals/base layers/long johns.
• Snow pants are recommended for this tour and are mandatory if it is below -16C (3F). Otherwise on warmer days, jeans/regular pants over long johns are okay. Snow pants can be rented from stores in Banff.
• A warm sweater.
• A warm jacket. Ski jackets can be rented from stores in Banff.
• A hat and mitts.
• A neck warmer or scarf.
• Sturdy warm shoes, ideally winter boots or hiking boots. They do not have to be waterproof, but they must be warm. No heels, ugg boots, flip flops or sandals. If you do not have warm shoes, please contact our Reservations Team and we will check our stock levels or recommend a rental store.
• A water bottle.
Cosa aspettarsi
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Grotto Mountain
Here at Grotto Canyon, you'll hike on the frozen creek bed through a narrow canyon, past unusual rock formations and spectacular icefalls. This is a unique experience to walk directly on the ice, and walking on the creek bed floor gives you a unique view of the canyon.
The history of the rock art, which is over a thousand years old, and the geology of the mountains are at your fingertips as your guide explains the mystery of the area. You might also have the unique opportunity to witness ice climbers scaling the frozen waterfalls.
• Return Distance: 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers)
• Elevation Gain: 330 feet (100 meters)
• Walking Time: 2 - 2.5 hours
Termini di cancellazione
Per un rimborso completo, cancella almeno 24 ore prima dell’orario di inizio.
Gli orari sono nell’ora locale dell’esperienza (America/Edmonton).
Informazioni aggiuntive
- Guests should dress in ski wear for this trip including hats, mittens, and warm boots. A detailed list of items to wear and bring is provided on your voucher.
- Biglietto mobile o cartaceo accettato
- Fino a 9 viaggiatori per prenotazione
- Ogni prenotazione deve includere almeno un adulto.
Domande frequenti: Icewalk guidato in piccolo gruppo nel Grotto Canyon di Banff
Posso cancellare Icewalk guidato in piccolo gruppo nel Grotto Canyon di Banff gratuitamente?
Sì. Per un rimborso completo, cancella almeno 24 ore prima dell’orario di inizio.
Dove inizia il tour?
Ritrovo al parcheggio pubblico degli autobus dietro al Mount Royal Hotel, al 138 Banff Ave. Siate pronti 5 minuti prima della partenza delle 8:10 del mattino.
Dove termina il tour?
Il tour termina nuovamente nel parcheggio pubblico degli autobus dietro il Mount Royal Hotel, al 138 Banff Ave.
Che cosa comprende l’escursione?
At Grotto Mountain, percorrete a piedi il letto ghiacciato del torrente attraversando uno stretto canyon, passando accanto a insolite formazioni rocciose e cascate di ghiaccio. Sono inclusi ramponi da ghiaccio e un bastoncino da trekking.
Quanto dura il tour e quali rinfreschi vengono forniti?
Il tour dura 4 ore e include uno spuntino a base di biscotti all’acero e cioccolata calda.
Cosa dovrei indossare?
Indossate abbigliamento da sci, compresi un cappello, guanti pesanti e stivali caldi. Sul voucher è disponibile un elenco dettagliato degli indumenti da indossare e degli oggetti da portare.
È previsto un requisito di età?
L’età minima è di 8 anni. I bambini di 15 anni o meno devono essere accompagnati da una persona di almeno 18 anni.
Operato da Discover Banff Tours
