Tours/Anchorage/Anchorage Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing (1 hour)
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Anchorage Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing (1 hour)

4.9(158)Anchorage1 hour
VIATOR4.9(27)TRIPADVISOR4.9(131)

Description

Experience the thrill of a true Alaska glacier landing on this one-of-a-kind helicopter tour. Lift off from our Girdwood base (35 minutes south of Anchorage) and take in sweeping views of the Chugach Mountains, remote valleys, and massive glaciers. In spring and summer, vibrant blue meltwater pools appear across the ice, offering unforgettable photo opportunities. Your tour includes a 30-minute glacier landing, giving you time to step onto the ice, explore with your pilot, and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Keep an eye out for wildlife—moose, bears, Dall sheep, and mountain goats are often seen in the backcountry below. Fly with confidence knowing Alpine Air Alaska is the region’s most experienced and safety-focused helicopter tour company, trusted for over 30 years for our expert local pilots and strong safety record. Roundtrip shuttle from Anchorage is not included but may be added for an additional fee. Please call our office to schedule your transportation.

Tour Options

Glacier Landing Tour (60 Min)
  • Glacier Landing Tour

Itinerary

15 min

Your tour starts at our hangar at the Girdwood airport where you will receive a short safety briefing and board the helicopter for your flight to see spectacular glaciers and mountains. We ask all guests to arrive 15 minutes before your tour departure time.

60 min

Fly over the glaciers and mountains of Alaska's Chugach range.

Pass by

We are located in the scenic ski resort town of Girdwood, located about 40 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. While in Girdwood, check out the great hiking trails and visit the Resort Alyeska after your flight with us!

Highlights

All taxes and fees
Guided glacier hike
60-minute Helicopter Tour

What's included

Included
All taxes and fees
Guided glacier hike
60-minute Helicopter Tour
Not included
Gratuities
Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs
Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Weight limit is 290 lbs per seat (and a combined max of 600 lbs for 3 passengers).

Reviews(158)

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slcombs
August 20, 2026
Glacier experience

The pilot was very professional and very friendly. He went out of his way to give us an amazing glacier experience. Highly recommend.

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568katiew
August 15, 2026
Fantastic Experience — 100% Recommend!

Fantastic Experience — 100% Recommend! We had an absolutely AMAZING experience with Alpine Air Alaska! This was a total last-minute decision while we were in Girdwood, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire Alaska trip. Five of us did the one-hour helicopter tour with a glacier landing, and it was incredible. The helicopter ride itself was gorgeous—we spotted moose and mountain goats from the air and had unbelievable views of the mountains and glaciers. Landing on Lake George Glacier, walking around, taking pictures, and even drinking fresh glacier water was such a cool experience! The staff and our guides were fantastic from start to finish. They were also incredibly helpful with timing our flight around the changing weather conditions, and we ended up with an absolutely beautiful day on the glacier. This was definitely a splurge, but SO worth it. We almost didn't book it, and we're so glad we did. A true bucket-list Alaska experience and something our family will never forget. 100% recommend Alpine Air Alaska!

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clairevR6100EZ
August 3, 2026
Do it!

This trip was fabulous! It was a great company to do business with.

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E8525YCjh
July 31, 2026
Disappointed in the “glacier” landing, we didn’t land on a glacier at all

We talked with a representative and got all the details on what to expect and were told to check out past reviews and photos. The office staff was friendly and we asked a lot of questions. This was a splurge experience and we were so excited. While everyone else seemed to get a “glacier” landing we got a dirt and rock landing on the mountain. VERY DISAPPOINTED and the company NEVER responded to our emails after the experience, not a single follow up. Just know you could pay for a glacier landing and not actually have a glacier landing and they do nothing about it. Once they have your money they don’t care.

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Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. After seeing your review, we searched our system and found that your original email had unfortunately been caught in our spam folder. We have since been in touch with you directly and were grateful for the opportunity to resolve the issue. Landing on the glacier ice during the summer is a core part of our Glacier Landing Tour and one of the experiences we love sharing most with our guests. While weather, environmental conditions, and safety will always guide where our pilots can land, we completely understand your disappointment that your experience did not match what you had been looking forward to. We’re a small Alaska team that genuinely cares about the experience our guests have with us, both in the air and on the ground. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and giving us the opportunity to address it and make things right.

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D372IZmarkd
July 30, 2026
Helicopter flight with glacier landing

Great experience with Alpine Air - very professional all the the way, from the booking process, to shuttle, and the flight itself. Highly recommended!

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Nanette-1959
July 24, 2026
Worth the Money

We had a great experience!!! We had a group of 4 in two helicopters. Very safe and fun. the pilots were recently married so we enjoyed being a part of their first joint trip.

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johnnN7889JD
July 21, 2026
Stunning Glaciers Experience!

We actually took the 90 minute tour with 2 landings, and it was awesome! We took another glacier helicopter tour with our family back in 2004 with a different company, which was also quite nice, but this one was even better. Our pilot, Eddie, had a great deal of experience (formerly as a Coast Guard rescuer). In addition to some great scenery from above (including a bear with cubs and a pair of moose), we landed and walked upon a gorgeous glacier and in front of the stunning “Blue Wall.” This first experience during our week-long stay in the Girdwood area was unforgettable and a highlight af our amazing week in Alaska!

Operator response

We're so glad you had an enjoyable experience!

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marymP5946FD
July 17, 2026
Awesome Flight with Sophia and the Orange helicopter.

Sophia was an excellent Pilot! And it was so impressive to look at the mountains and glaciers from up in the air. 100% would do it again!

Operator response

We are so glad you had a fantastic time!!

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Sightseer17684416521
July 9, 2026
No regrets!

If you’re reading this review, then you may be contemplating whether to do this tour. Do it! It will easily become the most memorable part of your entire trip. We were initially scheduled for the dog sledding tour, but the weather had different plans. We were given the option to do the glacier landing tour instead (different flight path than the dog sledding tour) and we are so glad we did. Words can’t describe the natural beauty. No photo filters here. Pure white snow, glacial blue water and moose along the tree banks in their beautiful, natural element. Even our teenage boys were in awe. Beyond the tour itself, the entire team at Alpine Air is fantastic- from the shuttle service, the amazing office staff, to the very skilled pilots, you’re in the best hands from start to finish. We had very heavy 4th of July traffic getting to the air field. However, Dana, our shuttle driver, was so patient. If you’re going to be in traffic, she’s the most positive, delightful person to be with, extremely knowledgeable too. The office staff— Rachel, Cooper and Carmen— are top notch. They were in constant communication with us while working their magic to provide us a different flight tour and time while we were working our way through the traffic. The skilled pilots, Eddie and Jesse, were the best. We had a few apprehensive flyers with us, but they made everyone feel so comfortable the entire time—incredibly smooth flight and landing. Their insight on the glacier formations will leave you wanting to explore even more. Truly an amazing experience you will never forget.

Operator response

Thank you for such kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and acknowledge our staff! We are grateful you had such a pleasant experience! - Cooper

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paul_a
June 6, 2026
Alaskan helo tour and glacier landing

The entire team was great. Special call out to our pilot Kyle, note only was he a great pilot, but an awesome tour guide who went above and beyond to show us wildlife, give us insight and snap some photos of us. I was against this tour due to the price but my wife insisted and she was 1000% right. Once in a life time experience with a top notch professional crew!

Operator response

Paul, it’s great to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Your pilot, Kyle, and our ground crew loved being able to share the experience with you and your wife! - Sofie

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