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Banff Helicopter tours
Experience the Rocky Mountains from the sky by helicopter!
Feel the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies as you soar above the rugged peaks on a helicopter sightseeing tour! Defy unconventional tours and behold the incomparable beauty that sightseeing by air allows. Whisk away into the Rocky Mountain vistas and fly overhead snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and glaciers!
With two heliport locations we have a variety of tours to fit every need. Our tours depart from either our Canmore Heliport (20 minutes east of Banff) or our Icefield Heliport (75 minutes north of Lake Louise). The Canmore heliport offers a quick and convenient departure location for those guests staying in the Banff and Calgary areas. Or, experience the true vastness of the Columbia Ice fields by venturing north to our Ice filed Heliport at the Cline River. We also offer heli-hiking, heli-snowshoeing, and heli-ice walking. Join us on an adventure you won't soon forget!
Did you know that choosing to sightsee by air is the most protective form of sightseeing for the environment? Helicopter tours provide access to many people who otherwise could not visit remote sites, while creating the least environmental impact to the delicate ecosystem of our area's scenic wonders!
We suggest booking your helicopter tour near the beginning of your visit to allow for flexibility to reschedule in the event that your tour is grounded due to unsafe flying conditions. We reserve the right to cancel at any time before or during a flight for weather, maintenance and/or emergencies. Helicopter tours operate during daylight hours.
Helicopter Tours Departing From Canmore Heliport (East of Banff)
Spray Lakes Helicopter Tour
An excellent tour for the first-time flyer in the Canadian Rockies. Escape to the Spray Valley and the spine of the Goat Range.
Daily year round
Departs from Canmore (20 minutes East of Banff)
Duration 12 minutes
Minimum 2 passengers
$109.00 per person
In accordance with standard airline operations children under 2 can fly free when seated in your lap
Children 2 to 5 also fly free with two adult paid fares
Children 6 to 12 fly half price with two adult paid fares
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Royal Canadian Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Your helicopter journey will take you to new heights along the Goat and Sundance ranges, where you will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows and pristine lakes. An extraordinary adventure not to be missed!
Daily year round
Departs from Canmore (20 minutes East of Banff)
Duration 25 minutes
Minimum 2 passengers
$219.00 per person
n accordance with standard airline operations children under 2 can fly free when seated in your lap
Children 2 to 5 also fly free with two adult paid fares
Children 6 to 12 fly half price with two adult paid fares
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Mt. Assiniboine Glacier Helicopter Tour
This sensational flight will transport you to "The Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies", which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is photographers dream come true. An experience you will not forget!
Daily year round
Departs from Canmore (20 minutes East of Banff)
Duration 30 minutes
Minimum 2 passengers
$249.00 per person
n accordance with standard airline operations children under 2 can fly free when seated in your lap
Children 2 to 5 also fly free with two adult paid fares
Children 6 to 12 fly half price with two adult paid fares
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Alpine Walk Heli Hike Tour
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 high above the Bow River Valley and 3 to 4 hours of hiking, with a pace and distance covered depending entirely on the ability of the group.
Daily late May - October
Morning and afternoon departures
Departs from Canmore (20 minutes East of Banff)
Duration 9 minute helicopter ride, 3-4 hour hike
$389.00 per person
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Royal Canadian Heli Hike Tour
Your journey will start with a 25 minute sight 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.
Daily late May - October
Morning and afternoon departures
Departs from Canmore (20 minutes East of Banff)
Duration 25 minute helicopter ride, 3-4 hour hike
$549.00 per person
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Helicopter Tours Departing From Icefield Heliport (North of Lake Louise)
Cline Glacier Explorer Helicopter Tour
A glacier tour that truly holds our guests in awe. Enjoy close-up views of the Cline Glacier, the Lion and Lioness glaciers, the Resolute Glacier, the Whitegoat Glacier and the Michelle Glaciers, and marvel at the icefalls and the blue ice below. View a spectacular 900 foot waterfall flowing from two aqua green lakes!
Usual altitude is 10,000 feet.
Daily year round
Departs from Icefield Heliport (75 minutes North of Lake Louise)
Duration 20 minutes
Minimum 2 passengers
$180.00 per person
Children who have not yet reached their second birthday travel for FREE sitting on a parent's lap
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Wilson Icefield Discovery Helicopter Tour
Our most popular tour! The tour will take you past the 6 glaciers of the Cline Glacier Explorer Tour and on to the Wilson Icefield for a close view of its remarkable crevasses. From our usual altitude 10-11,000 feet, you will enjoy a panorama of mountains, glaciers and icefields in every direction. View a spectacular 900 ft waterfall flowing from two aqua green lakes.
Daily year round
Departs from Icefield Heliport (75 minutes North of Lake Louise)
Duration 25 minutes
Minimum 2 passengers
$237.15 per person
Children who have not yet reached their second birthday travel for FREE sitting on a parent's lap
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Columbia Icefield Ultimate Helicopter Tour
The views of the Columbia Icefield have been described by both guests and travel media alike as one of the most spectacular helicopter flights anywhere in the world. Visit North Americas hydrological apex and the Continental Divide, and of course three major Icefields. The views just don’t stop. Usual altitude 10-12,000 feet. Truly an experience of a lifetime!
Daily year round
Departs from Icefield Heliport (75 minutes North of Lake Louise)
Duration 55 minutes
Minimum 2 passengers
$522.87 per person
Children who have not yet reached their second birthday travel for FREE sitting on a parent's lap
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Cline Gallery Canyon Ice Walk and Heli
Hike up the Cline River Canyon and experience 150 foot high and extremely narrow canyons of frozen ice sculptures. We will walk 4 kms on or alongside the frozen creek on the canyon floor with strap-on ice cleats. A gourmet lunch and hot drinks will be served on the tour. The day will end with a 6 min scenic return trip back to our base via helicopter. This trip is dependent on solid river ice conditions.
Winter only
Departs from Icefield Heliport (75 minutes North of Lake Louise)
Suitable for all ages with moderate level of fitness
Guests need to wear warm winter clothing and proper footwear
Minimum 2 passengers
$370.48 per person
Prices in Canadian funds and do not include tax
Confluence Heli-Snowshoe Tour
We'll fly you up to the Confluence (8min flight) where you will be dropped off with your guide at a waterfall for a 1 to 3 hour snowshoe trip. A gourmet lunch with a hot beverage will be served while on tour. Your day will end with a scenic return trip back to base via helicopter..
Winter only
Departs from Icefield Heliport (75 minutes North of Lake Louise)
Helicopter duration approximately 20 minutes
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Guests need to wear warm winter clothing and proper footwear
Banff Helicopter tours
