Helicopter Icefield Excursion

Juneau Icefield Helicopter Tour Excursion in Alaska
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Excursion Highlights:
  • Soar by helicopter over Alaska's magnificent glaciers, then land on one for a once-in-a-lifetime experience
  • Fly over the rock formations and icefalls of Juneau Icefield
  • Photograph majestic Herbert, Taku, Lemon, or Norris glaciers
  • Snowshoe on a glacier and learn its natural history
  • Make memories on an unmissable Alaska heli-adventure
Price: $495.00
ALL GUESTS MUST PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL WEIGHTS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE ON THE EXCURSION.
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Don't think, just do it. Worth every penny. Once in a lifetime opportunity.
- Kari Starzyk
Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Helicopter Ride
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise ship pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress As you will be visiting a river of ice, dress in layers with a coat. Guests may also wish to bring gloves and a hat. Sunglasses are highly recommended for glare off the ice. You will be provided with glacier over-boots which fit over your tennis shoe or walking shoe. Shoes with heels can not be accommodated. Socks are highly recommended. There is a no bag policy in the helicopter. Safe storage will be provided at the office.
Restrictions All guests, regardless of age, must purchase a seat and be able to be belted in. Lap children are NOT allowed, each passenger must purchase a full-fare ticket. All passengers will be weighed when they arrive at the facility. Please ensure that correct passenger types have been selected for each passenger and that correct weights have been reported. Inaccurate weight reporting or choosing the incorrect passenger category may result in tour cancellations and delays that are not refundable.

Scenic Juneau Helicopter Icefield Glacier Tour

Take a thrilling helicopter tour of Alaska's magnificent glaciers before landing on one to explore it up close. This Alaska helicopter icefield excursion is perfect for adventurers of all ages.

To start off your helicopter icefield Juneau tour, the helpful and courteous ground crew will help you board your modern helicopter before taking off on this fantastic Juneau glacier tour. In Alaska, helicopter tours are only the first step on your journey into the wild. Your experienced pilot will fly you over the enormous ice formations, deep blue crevasses and glistening ice rivers of Alaska while pointing out the once in a lifetime views out each window.

Your Juneau excursion will take you over the spectacular rock formations and icefalls of the Juneau Icefield, as it heads toward the Herbert, Taku, Lemon, or Norris Glacier. Depending on weather conditions, your skilled pilot will choose the best glacier to touch down on, so you can do a little ice exploration.

Upon reaching your destination, your expert pilot becomes your knowledgeable guide, shutting down the helicopter to escort you on an informative, relaxing walk across the glacier. Your guide will give you some detail on your natural surroundings and the deep history of these immaculate ice formations. Snowshoes are provided to give you an authentic Alaskan experience on the frozen glacier.

After 20 minutes or so strolling the blue hued face of the glacier, you'll climb back aboard the helicopter and lift off, watching your tracks in the snow disappear below you as you climb high into the crisp, cool air of Alaska. Your helicopter tour continues as you head back to the heliport and snap pictures of the breathtaking scenery of the Alaskan wilderness on the way.

This Juneau icefield helicopter tour lasts approximately one hour from the time it lifts off until it returns to the heliport, but will vary depending on which glacier your pilot determines to be the best on the day of your tour, based on weather and glacier conditions.

See the glaciers before they disappear on this truly unforgettable Juneau tour of Alaska's icy giants. Get the full picture of these behemoths from the helicopter before landing amongst the glaciers to get a greater understanding of their majesty.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 15, 2024
Best Excursion Ever
This was the highlight of our Alaska Cruise. Actually walking on a glacier was Amazing. You never expect the sheer Beauty of the Ice. We were expecting bland white ice, but the Beautiful Blue color was amazing. I can't say enough good about our pilot, He skillfully maneuvered us around the mountain and gave us a warning when he knew we were going to hit some turbulence. He softly landed us on the ice and then doubled as a tour guide with some great facts about the glacier. This is a must do excursion. There were only 4 of us in this helicopter, and I really appreciated the small group.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 14, 2024
Fantastic experience
Fantastic tour! The weather was great, the pilot was friendly and knowledgeable, and the scenery was beautiful. I highly recommend it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 11, 2024
Fantastico!
Fantastic tour, very well organized with amazing view and experiencer in the Glaciar.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 31, 2024
Absolutely Amazing!
All the other helicopter companies were going to the same glacier and landing right next to each other. For this one we were the only ones at our glacier and we had it all to ourselves. One of the best excursions I've ever done!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 30, 2024
Breathtaking experience!
Breathtaking experience! Our pilot was so friendly and genuine and capable. He took us to the glacier and help me walk down to the pond. It was a memorable, exciting, awesome experience. Everything the team did was careful and complete. We always felt safe.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 12, 2024
Fantastic helicopter ride to and on Glacier!
The helicopter ride was the highlight of my trip to Alaska. I was using an electric scooter which the company sent a van to pick me and the scooter up. The staff that helped get us ready was heat and friendly. The pilot was knowable and helpful. The ride was fantastic and the 30 minutes standing on a 1000 foot deep Glacier was wonderful. A must do if you can.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 3, 2024
Best excursion ever
It was the second time I did the helicopter tour in Juneau but this Time with shore excursions was My favorite.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 28, 2023
Best thing ever!
I am afraid of heights but I wasn't one bit afraid in the helicopter. Too many things to look at! We enjoyed our pilot and her descriptions of the area. Top of the glacier was exciting for both of us. My husband is disabled so we really appreciated that we could do this.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 28, 2023
An absolute MUST
Seeing the mouth of a glacier is fantastic but actually standing on the glacier and seeing how it weaves like a river is beyond words.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 28, 2023
Walking on a Glacier
My wife and I had a wonderful time on the Helicopter Icefield Excursion. The staff was very friendly and the Pilot was very professional and safe. It was a blessing to see the vastness of the glacier up close. I would DEFINATELY recommend this excursion and this company for future visits.