If glacier viewing is high on your Alaska bucket list, the helicopter tour you choose makes all the difference. While Alaska is home to countless glaciers, access, location, and exclusivity are what turn a scenic flight into a truly unforgettable experience.
At Alpine Air Alaska, we’ve spent decades flying deeper, farther, and more intentionally—giving our guests access to breathtaking glaciers far from the crowds and into the heart of the Chugach Mountains.
Here’s why Alpine Air Alaska offers the best helicopter tour for glacier viewing in Alaska.
Expansive, Remote Terrain in the Chugach Mountains
Our tours depart from Girdwood and venture deep into the Chugach Mountains, one of the most heavily glaciated mountain ranges in North America. This region is defined by massive icefields, dramatic peaks, steep icefalls, and vibrant blue glacier features that stretch for miles in every direction.
Because we’re not limited to short, high-traffic corridors, our flight routes cover expansive terrain that feels wild and untouched. From the air, you’ll see glaciers carving their way through mountains, braided meltwater streams, and landscapes shaped entirely by ice.
Every flight is different—and every view is unforgettable.
Beautiful, But Crowded — We Choose Glaciers Far From the Crowds
Knik Glacier is undeniably beautiful, and it’s a popular destination for many helicopter tours in Alaska. Its accessibility makes it a common choice, which also means it can be busy—often with multiple helicopters and tour groups landing on the glacier at the same time.
At Alpine Air Alaska, we’ve chosen a different approach.
Instead of flying to heavily visited areas, we take guests to equally impressive glaciers that are far from the crowds. These are remote glacier landing locations that no other helicopter tour companies are allowed to visit, creating an experience that feels personal, peaceful, and truly exclusive.
What that means for your tour:
- No crowded landing zones
- Fewer helicopters in the sky
- More time to explore the glacier
- A rare sense of solitude in Alaska’s wilderness
The glaciers we visit offer the same dramatic scale, vivid blue ice, and jaw-dropping scenery—without the congestion. It’s glacier viewing the way it should be: quiet, immersive, and unforgettable.
Incredible Glacier Viewing — From the Air and On the Ice
A helicopter tour allows you to experience glaciers in two powerful ways: from above and on foot.
From the air, you’ll gain perspective on the immense scale of Alaska’s glaciers—seeing crevasses, ice rivers, and sweeping icefields that can only be appreciated from above. Once you land, the experience slows down. Step onto the glacier, explore natural ice formations, photograph brilliant blue features, and take in the silence that only exists this far from civilization.
It’s not just sightseeing—it’s the Highlight of your Alaskan Vacation!
Glaciers We Often Visit
Flight routes and landing locations are selected daily based on weather and conditions, but Alpine Air Alaska frequently visits some of Southcentral Alaska’s most spectacular glaciers, including:
- Colony Glacier – Known for its dramatic icefalls, towering seracs, and vast, flowing ice.
- Lake George Glacier – A massive glacier offering incredible contrast between ice, rock, and rugged alpine terrain.
- Twentymile Glacier – Remote and wild, with striking textures and ever-changing ice features.
- Spencer Glacier – Famous for its vivid blue ice, deep crevasses, and classic Alaska glacier scenery.
Each glacier has its own character, and no two tours are ever the same.
The Alpine Air Alaska Difference
With decades of experience flying Alaska’s most rugged terrain, Alpine Air Alaska offers more than a helicopter ride—we offer access. Access to remote glaciers. Access to quieter places. Access to an Alaska most visitors never see.
If you’re looking for:
- Uncrowded glacier landings
- Expansive, remote terrain
- Iconic Alaska glacier scenery
- A truly exclusive helicopter experience
You’ll find it with us at Alpine Air Alaska!
Ready to Experience Alaska’s Glaciers?
Whether you choose a single Glacier Landing, a Prince William Sound tour, or a Glacier Discovery tour with multiple landings, Alpine Air Alaska delivers the most immersive and exclusive glacier helicopter tours in Alaska.
👉 Book your helicopter glacier tour today or call our knowledgeable reservations team—we’re always happy to help you plan the highlight of your Alaska vacation.