Excursion Pilot’s choice glacier exploration tour at Juneau

Soar high above lush rain forest, spectacular deep valleys, and awe-inspiring peaks in a helicopter, landing at two different locations on this premier flightseeing adventure.

Helicopter Flight

From the pier, a van transfers you to the heliport where upon arrival there is a safety briefing and the issuance of glacier boots. Once aloft, your helicopter pilot will choose two different landings among the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield like Herbert, Taku, Norris, Gilkey, Hole in the Wall, or Mendenhall. We encourage you to bring your camera to capture photos of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Your itinerary is chosen based on weather and glacial conditions. Throughout the journey, come to understand the geological and environmental process at work in this fascinating wilderness. On your return flight to Juneau, enjoy once again the breath-taking scenery over the icefield and mountains. Once back on 'terra firma', board the van for your return to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Juneau Icefield, Mountains, Wonder Land, Herbert Glacier, Glacier King, Mendenhall Towers, Devil's Paw

Note

Please note: This tour requires a minimal amount of walking for approximately 328 feet (100 meters) however guests must be able to get in and out of the helicopter via 2-3 steps that are 18 inches (45.72 centimeters) high. Guests able to walk on the glacier do so at their discretion; the surface is possibly uneven or slippery terrain made of glacier ice. For safety reasons, guests with limited mobility must remain on board the aircraft during the glacier landing stops. Operation of this tour is weather dependent and may be cancelled on short notice. The total helicopter time is approximately 50 minutes, with approximately 15 minutes spent on each of the two landings. These times will vary depending on weather and glacial conditions. Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as individual safety and comfort, passengers dressed in outdoor gear and weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms/18 stone) or more will be charged an additional surcharge of $150 to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Seating is based on weight distribution and is assigned at the sole discretion of the helicopter operator. Children between 13 and 17 years of age who are traveling without a parent or guardian must provide a written consent form in order to participate.  Children under 12 are required to have a parent or guardian. For security purposes, no bags, IPads/tablets, selfie sticks, canes,  GoPro cameras, drones, water bottles or liquids are allowed on the flight. Service animals are not allowed on any part of this tour. A secure place is provided at the site to store personal items. You should dress in layers for the varying weather conditions including a hat and gloves and bring sunglasses; umbrellas are not permitted. Glacier overboots are provided. Space is extremely limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Due to the limited capacity and high demand for this tour, it is non-refundable unless cancelled by 12:00 p.m. on the day after embarkation.