Embark on an extraordinary helicopter adventure to explore dormant volcanoes and ancient ice caves, witnessing the dramatic contrast of fire and ice landscapes in British Columbia's backcountry.
BOOK THIS EXPERIENCEExperience the awe-inspiring power of nature's most dramatic forces with our exclusive Volcano and Ice Cave Heli Experience. Your adventure begins at Whistler's heliport, where you'll meet your expert geologist guide before boarding a state-of-the-art helicopter. As you lift off, prepare for a spectacular aerial journey over the Coast Mountain Range, with breathtaking views of alpine lakes, ancient forests, and rugged peaks stretching to the horizon.
Your first destination is the Mount Meager Volcanic Complex, a dormant volcano with a fascinating geological history. After landing in this remote wilderness area, your geologist guide will lead you on an exploration of this remarkable landscape, pointing out unique volcanic features such as lava flows, ash deposits, and thermal areas. Learn about the volcano's past eruptions and the ongoing geological processes that continue to shape this dynamic environment.
Following your volcanic exploration, you'll reboard the helicopter for a short flight to a massive ancient glacier harboring spectacular ice caves. Upon landing, you'll be equipped with specialized ice traction devices and safety equipment before venturing into a surreal world of ice. Inside these ethereal chambers, you'll be surrounded by walls of compressed blue ice that filter sunlight into mesmerizing azure hues, creating a striking contrast to the volcanic terrain you explored earlier.
Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide will explain the fascinating geological connections between these seemingly opposite natural phenomena—how the same tectonic forces that create volcanoes also influence glacial formation. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in this extraordinary setting before your return flight to Whistler, following a different scenic route that showcases additional geological wonders of British Columbia's diverse landscape.
6-7 hours
2-6 people
Various locations throughout British Columbia
WINTER
moderate
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