Chugach Explorer Heli Flight-2.5 Hours-3 Landings-Anchorage Area
Description
See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the air. Fly over stunning mountain peaks, spot wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain & beauty that is unique to Alaska before exploring your 3 landing locations! Experience custom flight paths and landings based on your bucket list items. Step foot on the exposed ice of a glacier in the Knik Valley and trek with your pilot to explore the many facets of the glacial surface (Moulins, blue pools, and deep crevasses), choose a high alpine landing to take in large, sweeping sights of glaciers and rocky ridgelines, land on the shoreline of a massive glacial lake filled with giant floating icebergs, a rocky beach at the face of a dramatic ice wall or let your pilot take you to their favorite landing location!
Tour Options
Itinerary
The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in Southcentral Alaska! It is 26 miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe.
See the Chugach Range from the air as you fly past snow capped mountain peaks, rushing waterfalls and over braided river valleys before landing on over 300 feet of ancient glacial ice!
Fly over the beautifully braided Knik River during your flight.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CHECK IN TIME is 30 minutes prior to departure time. If you arrive late your excursion may be shortened, cancelled or rescheduled.
- Weight limit is 300 pounds per seat. R44 max weight is 650 pounds. R66 max weight is 900 pounds.
- Service animals are allowed on a case by case basis. Call to inquire.
- Accurately reporting weight is essential for proper weight and balance of the helicopter. Large discrepancies in reported weights may result in additional fees.
- Solo Travelers: Please note that we may reach out to reschedule your time if a 2 person minimum is not met.
- WEIGHT SURCHARGES: Groups of 2 over 500lbs, groups of 3 over 650lbs and groups of 4 over 900lbs will be charged a weight surcharge. You can call 907-351-6736 to pay the additional weight surcharge within 48 hours of making the reservation. If weight surcharge not paid, we cannot guarantee extra aircraft will be available and flight may be rescheduled or canceled without a refund.
- Infants are defined as 0-24 months. Children at or over 24 months will need to be in a paid seat. This is a FAA regulation and not a suggestion
- Groups of 4+ may be split into multiple helicopters
Reviews(1)
This was truly a once in a lifetime experience Expensive, but worth every penny! If you only do one thing in Alaska, do this!
We agree that this is a amazing experience! Such a stunning way to see a small snippet of what Alaska and all her untouched beaty has to offer. Thank you for choosing Outbound Heli Adventures and we hope you had a wonderful time in Alaska.
