Put this on your bucket list! The Shangri-La Vancouver is offering Ice Caves Heli Adventures with a private helicopter to the Whistler Ice Caves. The adventure includes other cold-weather activities such as glacier golf (using biodegradable balls), mixology classes using ice collected from the day’s journey, as well as a three-night stay in a luxury suite at the hotel.
Guests are first whisked away from Vancouver to the Whistler Ice Caves via their own private helicopter, along with a personal photographer to capture the Instagrammable experience. After flying over Canada’s southernmost ice fields, guests arrive at their destination to explore the magic of the famous Ice Caps. A personal guide will the way to a variety of ice caves and down through a labyrinth of aqua blue chambers to showcase the cave’s natural history, volcanic peaks and wildlife.
Once in the heart of the ice cap, guests will dine on a five-course meal, followed by more terrain exploring by snowmobiles and buggies. Before departure, golf enthusiasts can practice their swing with biodegradable golf balls.
On the flight back to Vancouver, the helicopter will touch down in a private location for dessert and champagne tasting. Upon return to the hotel, guests will enjoy a private mixology class, featuring 12,000-year-old glacier ice collected from their trip. Guests will relax further with an extended two-and-a-half-hour spa treatment for two that features treatments inspired by the historical wellness practices of British Columbia.
The package also includes a three-night stay at Shangri-La Vancouver’s plush one-bedroom balcony suite, breakfast for two, an ice-inspired afternoon tea, $500 dining credit to Miantiao. Guests will also receive a series of additional surprises during and after their stay, including a special photobook featuring images of their experience. Advanced booking is required. $50,000.
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