Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins - ANCHORAGE AREA
Description
Taking off from the Alaska Glacier Lodge in the Mat-Su Valley to the Knik Glacier (5 miles wide by 29 miles long!). We land right in the middle of the Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes on ice thousands of years old with your pilot/guide. We provide ice spikes for you to safely hike on the ice Take pictures of the blue lakes on top of the glacier, crevasses and ice ‘sculptures’ made by wind, sunshine & time. (Summer) **WINTER TOURS (Oct-April) please note that this tour in some winter months may not land directly on top of the glacier due to snow cover and safety issues, landing may be on the side next to incredible deep blue ice formations** Total tour time 1 hour includes 30 mins for round trip flightseeing CHECK IN 45 mins PRIOR TO DEPARTURE IS REQUIRED - please check departure address to plan accordingly. Late check in can result in a shortened or cancelled tour with no refund
Tour Options
Itinerary
Check in is 30 minutes prior to departure - Checking in late can effect the length of your tour.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- COMFORT SURCHARGE APPLIED FOR ALL GUESTS OVER 250lbs - This is for safety and comfort for guest and others flying.
- CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour may be shortened or rescheduled and additional cost may be applicable.
- SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
- NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- WINTER TOURS - October - April -we are unable to land on top of the glacier due to snow cover. We will land next to the glaciers near the massive ice formations
- Guests 300lbs or over require our Astar Helicopter to fly. This is not available for every time/day.Please call direct to assure we have that helicopter available to accommodate prior to booking.
- Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Reviews(759)
Flying in the helicopter is one in the lifetime. It was smooth flying towards the glacier. My family enjoyed. Our pilot Alex was friendly and courteous.
Hands down one of the best experiences ever! 🚁❄️ Landing on the glacier was unforgettable, and spotting moose on the flight back made it even better. The helicopter ride was super smooth, and huge thanks to our pilot Kory for being so friendly and capturing awesome photos for us! 🫎✨
Alaska Helicopter Tours delivered a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. They picked us up right at our Anchorage hotel for the easy hour-long drive to the launch point, and the whole team was friendly and accommodating from start to finish. The flight out to Knik Glacier was thrilling — breathtaking views and an exceptionally smooth ride. Our pilot, Jake, was professional throughout and made sure we felt well cared for the entire time. Standing on the glacier itself was humbling. Walking on thousand-year-old ice and taking in the sheer scale of this 25-mile glacier left us in awe, and the crystal-blue meltwater streams were incredible to see up close. The return flight brought its own magic — we spotted a black bear, three moose in separate waterholes, and two white mountain goats along the way. This was an experience and a set of memories we'll carry with us for a lifetime. Highly recommend!
Alaska Helicopter Tours delivered a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. They picked us up right at our Anchorage hotel for the easy hour-long drive to the launch point, and the whole team was friendly and accommodating from start to finish. The flight out to Knik Glacier was thrilling — breathtaking views and an exceptionally smooth ride. Our pilot, Jake, was professional throughout and made sure we felt well cared for the entire time. Standing on the glacier itself was humbling. Walking on thousand-year-old ice and taking in the sheer scale of this 25-mile glacier left us in awe, and the crystal-blue meltwater streams were incredible to see up close. The return flight brought its own magic — we spotted a black bear, three moose in separate waterholes, and two white mountain goats along the way. This was an experience and a set of memories we'll carry with us for a lifetime.
Third tour over past 5 years. All have been great .. but this tour with Vincent the best! Perfect weather and did 3 glacier landings at blue pools and flew over mountain to see prince William sound. Awesome!
Do it you won't regret it!! Absolutely amazing.. Our pilots Stephen and Corey were wonderful Trip of a lifetime.
This was an amazing experience. We stopped on a mountain peak for an overall view, then as close as we could safely get to the face of the 120' glacier and then right next to a blue pool in the middle of the glacier. I was in absolute awe. Out pilot, Steve, was super-friendly and seemed to enjoy the trip as much as we did. All of the staff were terrific. The equipment appeared to be new and very well maintain. We felt completely safe. I cannot recommend this experience enough. If you have time time when you are in Anchorage, DO THIS!
This was an unforgettable experience and absolutely worth it. The helicopter ride offers breathtaking views, and landing on the glacier is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The pilots and staff are professional, friendly, and make you feel safe throughout the trip.
This experience was Absolutely amazing, I can still believe we landed on the glacier. 100% recommended. And Ryan our guide was with us all the time, helping us to find the best spots for pictures.
We really enjoyed out helicopter tour with dogs leading today. Ben, our pilot, was very informative and helpful with our 10-year-old grandson. Jimmy did a great job with our dogs leading experience. Would definitely recommend. We did this tour 2 years ago and thought it was great, but today was even better.
