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(611)
An amazing experience, unforgettable, magical and thrilling. The pilot was wonderful. It was a fabulous helicopter tour above the glaciers and we landed and walked on one! Otherworldly!
This was an absolutely amazing experience - you have to be there to get it!
Helicopter malfunctioned 2 minutes into flight. Whole trip cancelled. Said no more trips available for our day. Appreciate the safety but they knew there was an issue with helicopter before we took off. Gave us a $100 gift card to some testing we can’t use and said goodbye. Do not recommend.
Landing on the glacier was a once in a lifetime experience. The pilot was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. Book this tour you will not be disappointed.
This experience was cancelled by the operator at the last minute. I called the operator directly to ensure that my clients would be able to meet the time constraints to get back to their cruise ship. During that conversation I was assured my clients met their constraints. They were extremely disappointed when the operator cancelled. This has reflected poorly on me as an agent; therefore, I will utilize other activity providers.
Adam was a top notch pilot flying for a top notch company. Awesome bucket list trip. Would do it again!
Our tour guide was fantastic (I think his name was something that started with a "C"), and it was an awesome experience! We drank water from the glacier and visualized the most beautiful sights flying to the glacier. A little pricey, but worth the money for the once in a lifetime experience! Definitely recommend!
Wonderful weather for a short hop to the glacier which was stunning. Pilot/guide (Lucas) was awesome. Highly recommend!
OMG, what can I say! Our pilot, Matt, was so knowledgeable about the glacier and how it moves and flows. He made sure we got to see everything we wanted and he even let me borrow his jacket to help keep me warm. 100% would do this again!
Excellent!!!! Fascinating excursion. They were very professional and provided very good service. We only bought snow boots and they were not necessary; the boots they provide you are very good. Bring a water bottle to fill at the glacier.
