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Heli Hiking

Heli Hiking Programs - 2007

Alpine Heli-Hike in the Bow Valley

Take the time to discover natural alpine landscapes and high mountain vistas on an Alpine Helicopters hike. Feel free to explore while your experienced guide provides knowledgeable commentary on the areas of geography and flora and fauna. This excursion offers a 9 minute scenic helicopter flight to a secluded area on Mt. Charles Stewart. High above the Bow River Valley you will have 3 to 4 hours of hiking time with a pace and distance covered depending entirely on the ability of the group.

Your tour includes:
- Hotel pick up and drop

- 30 minute shuttle to heli plex

- 9 minute Helicopter ride

- 3-4 Hours hiking time
- Certified ACMG guide

Departs Banff Daily: 8:00am
Departs Canmore: 9:00am

Duration: 5-6 Hrs
Tour: Hiking
Adult: $366.45 per person (Minimum of 2 people)
No one under 8 please

Royal Canadian Heli Hike

Your journey will start with a 25 minute flight seeing tour, which takes you soaring over mountain ranges and delivers you to Mount Charles Stewart, where adventure awaits. The hike, led by a qualified guide, explores scenic alpine ridges and meadows. The difficulty of the hike depends entirely on the ability of the group and will last 3 to 4 hours.

Your tour includes:
- Hotel pick up and drop

- 30 minute shuttle to heli plex

- 25 minute Helicopter ride

- 3-4 Hours hiking time
- Certified ACMG guide

Departs Banff Daily: 8:00am
Departs Canmore: 9:00am

Duration: 5-6 Hrs
Tour: Hiking
Adult: $523.95 per person (Minimum of 2 people)
No one under 8 please

Rates are not finalised for the Summer 2008 season

Private Sightsee and Heli Hike in the Rockies

The ultimate hiking experience. Explore the alpine wilderness of the Rockies that few ever see. With your guide and comfortable transportation you will tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways, before arriving at the heliplex for a short helicopter orientation. Your helicopter ride will reveal stunning views before landing thousands of feet above, at the start of your adventure. Beautiful alpine meadows, ridges, a high country lunch, and the seclusion of the alpine await. Hiking time for the day is 3-4 hours and guests must have sturdy footwear and dress in layers in case of weather changes.

Your tour includes:
- Private transportation to heli plex (2.5 Hours)

- Sightseeing the Icefields Parkway

- 10 Minute Helicopter ride
- Hearty packed lunch with choice of sandwich

- Use of backpack (please request if needed)
- Use of hiking poles
- Refreshments and snacks
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Use of binoculars & spotting scopes

Departs Banff Daily: 8:30 AM
Departs Lake Louise: 9:15 AM

Duration: 9 Hrs
Tour: Hiking and sightseeing
Adult: $427.00 per person (Minimum of 3 people)
No one under 13 please

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