Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour
Description
Board an A-Star Helicopter to soar over the pristine Tongass National Forest, dramatic mountain ranges, and expansive flows of ice that change from white to brilliant shades of blue. Take part in Juneau's only Ice Climbing activity with your expert Guides. On this 2-hour climbing-focused adventure, our expert guides leadyou across breathtaking glacier terrain as you learn the fundamentals of ice climbing.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Be transported by Van to the NorthStar Helicopter base at the Juneau Airport
Gear up, restroom break and safety briefing
Helicopter over the Juneau Icefield enjoying majestic and breathtaking views as you tour over Juneau Icefield
Soak in the fresh air as you are guided on a trek and ice climb on the Mendenhall Glacier
Reboard your helicopter and enjoy stunning views on your flight back to the Heliport.
Transfer in a van from the Heliport to the dock.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Passengers off Cruise Ships will meet tours at the Goldbelt Tram Base Station at 490 South Franklin Street, right by the cruise ship docks. You will meet your NorthStar reps by a white van with the logo 'NorthStar Helicopters'. Please ensure your chosen departure time is at least one hour after your cruise ship's scheduled arrival time to allow for disembarkation and travel to the meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please ensure your chosen departure time is at least one hour after your cruise ship's scheduled arrival time to allow for disembarkation and travel to the meeting point.
- Provide the shoe size during your booking on the special requirements tab.
Reviews(6)
This was the highlight of our Alaskan cruise! Walking on the glacier was an unforgettable experience. Everything is very organized. When you arrive you they have everything ready for you based on your sizes..pants, coat, shoes. They also provide gloves. The only outwear you need to bring is a hat. Loved every minute!
Landing on the Mendenhall glacier was an emotional experience. Our young guide Ari (short for Aristotle) was chill (no pun intended!) and informative and interesting and perfect. The whole operation was staffed with helpful, friendly, professional people that made the experience so wonderful. I ABSOLUTELY WOULD RECOMMEND IT!!
The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. They were genuinely interested in making sure my wife and I had a great time. Also, they seemed just as excited for us as we were to see the glacier for the first time. They gave us everything we needed for the trek and even a drink and snack. The pilot was very nice and professional. The guide was also super friendly and knowledgeable. He taught us a lot, was very helpful, and even helped a lot with taking pictures. His name was Sean, I recommend him.
This was an incredible experience, and the tour operators were fantastic. My family’s athleticism is a mixed bag: I’m an avid climber, while my mom and aunt had never even touched a climbing rope before. Everyone was a little concerned going in, but our guides — Cody, Sam, and Owen — were incredibly friendly, patient, and encouraging as they helped everyone get up the ice walls. Nobody on the tour was disappointed. Everyone in my family agreed it was our best excursion yet. If you’re even reading this review, you should absolutely book this trip. NorthStar gave us the perfect day trip in Juneau as well as plenty to talk about at the brewery when we got back to town. Special shoutout to Eli, our pilot, who made the flight up to the glacier even more interesting with his knowledge and commentary.
I just came back from my Heli ice climbing glacier tour with them today . This was my second tour with them . I did Heli Glacier hiking tour yesterday as well. Everything from pick up , to instructions about safety , and the support from all the staff may it be ground or the field was amazing . The guides were funny and educative. I really loved this company . Highly recommend them for all you glacier tours. They are also affordable as compared to others in south central region. Over all experience 5/5. 16 th May 2026. A traveller from India.
I highly recommend this tour. We had a great bus driver. And we had 2 amazing guides On the glacier itself. I just want to mention that you are given jackets and boots and snow pants along with water and a snack so don't worry about all that stuff it comes with the trip I don't forget to tip the tour guides 10 bucks apiece they are awesome.
