Lift off from Whistler in an A-star helicopter to fly over Canada’s southernmost ice fields to explore an evolving landscape of ice and snow. These fully guided Ice Cap interpretive tours will leave you wanting more. This experience may include multiple ice cave exploration by snowmobile, snowbike or snow buggy (pending rider ability and snow conditions). Remember to bring your camera to capture all the excitement and beauty of your experience.
Head-Line Mountain Holidays proudly allocates 3% of all Heli Ice Cave Explore revenues to our “White is Green” Ice Cap Research Initiative in partnership with Simon Fraser University. This initiative facilitates research projects and student learning opportunities in a real world Ice Cap setting.
Be transported on a journey through the ice ages as you explore the magic of the infamous Head-Line Mountain Holidays Ice Cap. Travel by snowmobile, snowbuggy or snowmachine to a complex of natural ice caves and experience a world unlike any other. The vast terrain of the ice cap has to be seen to be appreciated with it’s ice flows, volcanic peaks, wildlife and more.
Your guide will lead you through a labyrinth of chambers of aqua blue magnificence where you will sit in awe while enjoying a mountain style artisan lunch. This experience is ideal for all ages and for any occasion from families, weddings, private groups or corporate events.
Timing and costs:
Whistler Pricing
- Starting From: $1,995* per person/ 3 Person Minimum
- Duration: 4.5 – 5 Hours round trip
- Departure: 10:00 AM (Custom departures available)
- Season: Year-round – Weather and snowpack dependent
- Skill Level: All abilities and ages. Some restrictions apply
Vancouver Pricing
- Starting From: $18,995. Based on 1 – 4 passengers in a dedicated aircraft.
- Departs: 9:00 AM
- Duration: 5.5 – 6 hours Round-trip.
- Season: Year round – Weather and snowpack dependent.
- Skill Level: All abilities.
Please Note: Despite the remote location of these facilities, exclusive access to this area can not be guaranteed. While the majority of our trips are private, on occasion members of the public sometimes frequent these areas.
Whistler Experience Includes:
- Roundtrip ground transfer to the Head-Line Mountain Holidays base at the Whistler Heliport from your hotel.
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Ice Cap
- Guided Ice Cave interpretation and exploration tour
- Mountain lunch
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
- Ice Cave adventure gear (Where applicable)
- *Snowmobiles, SnowBikes, or Snow Buggies (When applicable)
Vancouver Experience Includes:
- Roundtrip ground transfer to the Heliport from your hotel.
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Ice Cap
- Guided Ice Cave interpretation and exploration tour
- Mountain lunch
- Oceanside landing.
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
- Ice Cave adventure gear (Where applicable)
- *Snowmobiles, SnowBikes, or Snow Buggies (When applicable)
The following upgrades can be added to your experience:
- Photo and aerial cinematography packages. (Starting from $2,500)
- Chef-de-Cuisine prepared BBQ
- Extended scenic flights
- Tuya Top (Volcano) landing
- Glacier Golf
We provide the gear you may require however you may be most comfortable in your own winter outerwear.Remember to bring the following:
- Winter-wear and winter footwear. Dress for skiing.
- Camera and tripod
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat
- A sense of adventure
Enhance Your Ice Cap Experience with Head-Lines Private Executive Chef-De-Cuisine. Your experience begins with an extraordinary journey across an icy wonderland on snow machines*. Travel by snowmobile, snowbuggy or snowcoach to a labyrinth of age-old ice caves where your wilderness expert will lead you on an interpretive tour of the natural history. Explore an array of frozen features enroute to the “Blue Room”, the setting of your private luncheon served by Head-Lines Chef-de-Cuisine.
Nestled in the heart of the ice cap lies the secret ice cave setting for this unique, private dining experience. Sitting below the cathedral cave of blue, your executive chef will captivate guests with culinary craftsmanship.
Guests will be transported to the Head-Line Base at the Whistler Heliport by Mercedes limousine from the Four Seasons Resort and Residences. Board your private A-Star helicopter on an extraordinary flight to Head-Line’s Ice Cap Headquarters and experience Canada’s largest, southernmost ice cap from the air. Guests will take in the surrounding alpine region as they soar between ancient volcanic peaks and over towering old growth forests.
Timing and costs:
- Starting From: $20,000 for 2 adults
- Duration: 5 – 6 Hours round trip
- Departure: 10:00 AM (Custom departures available)
- Skill Level: All abilities and ages. Some restrictions apply
Please Note: Despite the remote location, exclusive access to this area is not guaranteed. While the majority of our trips are private, members of the public do frequent these areas when conditions permit.
*This experience includes travel by snowmobile, snowbike, snowbuggy or snowcoach pending rider ability and snow conditions.
The Blue Room Includes:
- Private roundtrip car transfer to the Head-Line Mountain Holidays base at the Whistler Heliport from your hotel.
- Scenic helicopter flight over Canada’s largest, southernmost ice field.
- Travel by snowmobile, snowbuggy or snowmachine to multiple natural ice caves
- Guided Ice Cap & Cave interpretation and exploration experience.
- Private five course dining experience by Head-line’s Chef-De-Cuisine.
- Krug champagne.
- Ice Cave adventure gear (Where applicable).
We provide the gear you may require however you may be most comfortable in your own winter outerwear.
- Winter-wear and winter footwear. Dress for skiing.
- Camera and tripod.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Hat.
- A sense of adventure.
The Five-Course Blue Room Menu Includes:
- Northern Divine Caviar “ON Snow” blinis, chive, egg white, egg yolk, shallot, caper, crème fraiche.
- Oysters “In the Half Shell” ponzu cocktail sauce, -8 vinegar.
- Pumpkin and Truffle Soup.
- Grilled “Long Bone” 48 Oz Bone in Ribeye with roasted vegetables:
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- Roasted Root Vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, onion, celery, root, parsnip).
- Grilled Asparagus, Balsamic, Parmesan.
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- Warm Dark Chocolate Pudding, spiced poached clementine, Chantilly.
* Menu can be adapted to suit dietary requirements*