Why choose this Banff tour ?
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!
Make the most of your Banff adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 8:30am Departure
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Departs at 8:30am
Grotto Canyon Icewalk Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
Not Included
- Optional gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discover Banff Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Edmonton.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 43 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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.
