Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk
Description
While in port in Juneau, take advantage of Alaska’s incredible scenery on this two-part shore excursion. Take to the skies on a helicopter tour over the stunning Juneau Icefield, and land on the awe-inspiring Herbert Glacier for an astounding walkabout amidst the spectacular glacial landscape. Tour duration includes transportation to and from the Goldbelt Tram and Airport Area Hotels. Tour Includes: 25-30 minutes of helicopter flightseeing & 20-25 minutes on the glacier
Tour Options
Itinerary
Flight departs from the airport and will take you to the Herbert Glacier
During this stop you will take in amazing views, drink the fresh cold glacier water and explore around the surrounding area. Your pilot will be your guide for this stop.
Helicopter tour over the stunning Herbert Glacier on your way back to the Coastal heliport
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The times listed on our tours are the pickup and drop-off times. To ensure guests can arrive on time for their tour we require a 45 minute window between a ship's arrival time and a tour's pickup time. Likewise, we require 45 minutes between the drop-off time and the ship's departure to make sure guests will be back before their all-aboard time. If you are arriving on a ship or staying at a hotel in downtown Juneau, you will meet outside, under the cables of the Goldbelt Mt. Roberts Tram (490 S Franklin St) at your pick-up time. Find a Coastal Representative dressed in bright orange holding a yellow sign that reads 'Coastal Helicopters' to be checked in. If you are staying at a hotel near the airport, you will be met by a Coastal Representative outside the main doors of the lobby. For guests who dock at AJ dock, you can call to request pickup at your dock - this will be scheduled automatically for the first tour after a ship's arrival. We will be contacting you regarding your pick-up details.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please ensure to select the correct passenger option when booking your tour. The space inside the aircraft and we want to guarantee everyone will be comfortable in the helicopter. Selecting the improper option or misreporting weight can cause tour delays and cancellations without refund.
- No-bag policy. If you have medical needs that require a carry on, please note at time of booking. All bags brought to base will be stored in the tour office until you return from your flight
- Dress warmly and in layers, and wear rubber-soled shoes such as a light hiking boot or athletic shoes. The tour company will provide overshoes and can supply raincoats as needed. Remember to bring your camera, film and binoculars!
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time or full refund
- Please ensure your weight is in the correct format (kgs/lbs) when you include your weight at checkout
- WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS – Please remember that each passenger will be weighed at our facilities. Be sure accurate weights have been reported and proper passenger types have been selected for each passenger. Misreporting weights or selecting the wrong passenger type may cause tour delays and cancellations without refunds.
- ADA - We have an ADA lift that assists guests with getting in and out of the helicopter. If guests use the ADA lift, they will be required to stay inside the helicopter on the glacier. While on the glacier the pilot-guide will open the doors so guests can still take in the sights, sounds and smells. The ADA lift has a weight restriction of no more than 250 lbs. You MUST notify Coastal Helicopters if you will be requiring the ADA helicopter lift. ADA Transportation to and from our facilities provided.
- Failure to provide mandatory information will result in cancellation of bookings. You must provide individual weights and pick up location details.
- Coastal Helicopters will try our best to accommodate parties/families in the same helicopter. However, we cannot guarantee seating as it is all based on helicopter weight and balance, as well as the other parties within the flight. This will be determined at the time of check in once everyone on the flight has weighed in. Should your family/party be in split into multiple helicopters, the landing will happen together. Please also note that lap children are NOT allowed, and each passenger must purchase a full fare ticket.
- Please get in touch with us if you have limited mobility as we would like to make this tour as comfortable and accessible to you as we can.
Reviews(573)
Amazing experience and Adam was an awesome pilot. They helped secure this to surprise my girlfriend with proposing. Top notch service for an experience of a lifetime.
This was a great excursion and well organized. Pick up and drop off at the airport with the well oiled machine regarding storing your items to the whole experience. I would recommend this company for future travelers. The pilot and Support Staff were excellent.
The pilot was able to give us views I have only ever seen in an Imax theater! I can honestly say this was the single best excursion I have ever taken. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting an up close view of Alaskan glaciers.
Very well organized! Good pickup directions, great pre flight directions and then good directions from the pilot.
We had the best experience one could have with this tour company. We walked in to a professional, friendly staff and a superb pilot. The experience itself was simply awe inspiring. Cannot thank them enough for this personalized excursion. The glacier is beyond words beautiful and the flight up and back was gorgeous. Our pilot Matt was so invested in making sure we could see as much as possible. Unlike other companies here, we were one group landing on the glacier instead of four at a time. Made it so much nicer!!!
VERY expensive tour but it was nice to see the glacier ... of course the glaciers evolve and sadly my experience this time vs 20 years ago wasn't as incredible with seeing multiple different layers of ice.
Awesome experience for a first-time helicopter passenger (I was)! Everyone was on time and very professional. The pilot was great! I will say, if you're experienced in flying in helicopters, I would not recommend this tour for a "glacier hike." We touched down on a random area of the glacier and walked around the immediate vicinity- not a dynamic experience, but it was a good experience overall. Very safe.
We have learned to Depend on Viator. Prices are less than the cruise line, experience is better than expected, staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. The helicopter adventure was expensive but we will remember it for ever. Bite the bullet, spend the money and enjoy the trip!
This was an AMAZING experience! Truly a bucket list item. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Juneau!
Wonderful , a bucket list moment and unforgettable. Our Helicopter pilot was great , full of information and explanations . It is a must do. I was very afraid to ride in a helicopter but with the head phones on and the smoothness of the ride and the views it was a piece of cake.
