The Ultimate Summer Tour is designed for travelers who want to experience the very best of Alaska in a single, unforgettable day. Offered by Alpine Air Alaska, this tour combines our two most popular experiences—Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding and a Glacier Landing Tour of your choice—into one seamless adventure, while saving 10% compared to booking each tour separately. It’s a true bucket-list experience that delivers more flight time, more glacier time, and more value.
About Alpine Air Alaska
Alpine Air Alaska has been operating helicopter tours in Southcentral Alaska since 1991 and is the longest-operating helicopter tour company in the region. We are based in Girdwood, Alaska’s only resort town, at the doorstep of the Chugach Mountains. From here, we access vast, remote terrain that cannot be reached by road, allowing our guests to experience Alaska far beyond the typical tourist routes.
Our tours focus on safety,small group sizes, and meaningful time on the glacier. With experienced pilot-guides and a deep connection to the region, our goal is to provide an authentic Alaska experience that guests describe as the highlight of their trip.
What the Ultimate Summer Tour Includes
The Ultimate Summer Tour pairs two distinct helicopter adventures into one thoughtfully planned day. Guests begin with our Glacier Dogsledding Tour, followed by a Glacier Landing Tour selected from our scenic flight options. This combination allows travelers to see more of Alaska’s wilderness while enjoying two iconic experiences back-to-back.
Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding
Glacier dogsledding is one of the most unique summer activities in Alaska. After a scenic helicopter flight into the mountains, guests land on a remote glacier that serves as a summer training site for professional sled dogs. Here, you’ll meet the dogs and puppies, learn about Alaska’s dog mushing culture, and enjoy a dogsled ride across the ice—something few people ever get to experience.
This portion of the tour is especially popular with families, first-time visitors, and travelers looking for a hands-on, memorable adventure.
Glacier Landing Tour of Your Choice
Following dogsledding, guests continue their day with a Glacier Landing Tour that matches their interests and schedule. Each option offers stunning aerial views, a remote glacier landing, and time to explore the ice on foot with your pilot-guide. Depending on the route selected, guests may enjoy additional flight time, multiple landings, or views of different glacier systems within the Chugach Mountains.
On the glacier, you’ll have time to walk around, take photos, and observe features such as crevasses, ice formations, and seasonal blue meltwater pools, all while surrounded by Alaska’s vast wilderness and complete quiet.
Why Our Girdwood Location Matters
Operating out of Girdwood allows Alpine Air Alaska to spend less time flying over developed areas and more time immersed in wild mountain and glacier terrain. Girdwood is located just 40 minutes south of Anchorage along the scenic Seward Highway and provides direct access to some of the most dramatic landscapes in Southcentral Alaska.
Our helibase is also just five minutes from Alyeska Resort, making the Ultimate Summer Tour especially convenient for guests staying in Girdwood.
Easy Transportation Options
For guests staying in Anchorage, Alpine Air Alaska offers convenient shuttle service from select Anchorage hotels, making it easy to enjoy a helicopter adventure without renting a car. Visitors staying in Girdwood can take advantage of local Girdwood shuttle services, which provide simple transportation from Alyeska Resort, nearby lodges, and vacation rentals directly to our base.
From hotel pickup to glacier landing, transportation logistics are designed to be smooth and stress-free.
Why Choose the Ultimate Summer Tour
The Ultimate Summer Tour is ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their time in Alaska. By combining two of our most iconic experiences into one day, guests enjoy more variety, better value, and a deeper connection to Alaska’s landscapes and traditions. It’s a popular choice for families, couples, milestone celebrations, and anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
For many visitors, this tour becomes the defining memory of their Alaska trip—an experience that truly delivers the Ultimate Summer Experience.
Ultimate Summer Tour at a Glance
- Combines Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding with a Glacier Landing Tour of your choice
- Save 10% compared to booking the tours separately
- Operated by Alpine Air Alaska, the longest-operating helicopter tour company in Southcentral Alaska with safety-focused, expert local pilots.
- Based in Girdwood, just 5 minutes from Alyeska Resort
- Access to remote, uncrowded glaciers deep in the Chugach Mountains
- More flight time and more time on the glacier
- Family-friendly and ideal for first-time Alaska visitors
- Convenient shuttle service from select Anchorage hotels
- Easy access via local Girdwood shuttle services
- A true bucket-list experience and the highlight of many Alaska vacations
Ready to Experience the Best of Everything?
If you’re looking for one unforgettable day that captures the very best of Alaska—by helicopter, by dogsled, and on the ice—the Ultimate Summer Tour delivers it all.
👉 Book the Ultimate Summer Tour today and make it the highlight of your Alaska adventure.