Glacier Discovery Tour
- Tours begin in Girdwood Alaska, a 50-minute drive from Anchorage. Need a shuttle from Anchorage? We’ll pick you up! Add a shuttle to your tour at checkout.
This 90 minute tour combines a beautiful flight with two landings so you can see it all. Start with a glacier landing, and then fly to a high-elevation ridge or scenic lakeside spot for a second landing with incredible views and great photo opportunities.
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ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Take a helicopter ride with two landings: breathtaking mountaintop and glacier views
TOUR AVAILABILITY: Year-Round
DURATION: 90 Minutes
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
- RLook for wildlife as you fly over mountains and glaciers.
- RLand on a giant glacier, step out and explore the ice.
- RLand again on a mountain ridge or lakeside spot for more incredible photos.
- RUnbelievable views – bring your camera and sunglasses!
- RBreathtaking alpine glaciers, mountain views, and a chance to see wildlife.
- RHelicopters offer the best views from the air.
What To Expect
This a premier scenic experience guaranteed to take your breath away. Your 90-minute tour includes two unforgettable landings for the best of both mountains and glaciers. Perfect choice for family photography.
As you ascend above beautiful Girdwood Valley, the scenery begins. Crest over mountain peaks into the Chugach backcountry where you will explore the most spectacular glaciers of the region. Your pilot will select the most scenic spot for a glacier landing, you’ll step out of the helicopter and venture onto the ice for 10-15 minutes. Next, you’ll fly to a spectacular mountain ridge top for a second landing with a view of vast glacier valleys, or to scenic lakeside destination that makes the perfect backdrop for photos and memories of Alaska.
All tours require a 2 passenger minimum. Solo travelers: if the tour time is not yet booked into, you will not be able to book online. If you run into this, call us and we’ll add you to an existing reservation.
Shuttle service available from Anchorage and Girdwood hotels and B&Bs. If you’re driving, please park in front of our hangar. We ask all guests to arrive 15 minutes prior to your flightseeing tour time for check-in and safety briefing. On the flight you’ll have a great view from every seat, so sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible scenery. Your professional pilot will provide knowledgeable commentary during your journey. When your helicopter returns, our driver will be waiting to provide a return shuttle to your destination in Girdwood.
Other Important Information
- R290 lb weight limit per seat (132 kg)
- RShuttle service available from Anchorage and Girdwood hotels and B&Bs
- RNew flexible cancellation policy: If you or a close contact tests positive for the Coronavirus you can cancel ANYTIME for a full refund up to the day-of your flight, likewise if your travel plans are compromised by any COVID-19 travel restrictions. (For other cancellation causes, we will offer a full refund up to 7 days before your flight, cancellations within 7 days are subject to a 50% cancellation fee, and within 24 hours are subject to a 100% cancellation fee.)
- RIf our staff cancels due to weather, no charges will apply and you will be refunded or rescheduled.
- RMax. 6 passengers. We can accommodate larger groups with advance notice (please call).
- RAll tours require a 2 passenger minimum. Call us if you are traveling solo, we’ll add you to an existing reservation.
- RRemember to dress in layers for Alaska weather and wear flat, closed-toe footwear (no sandals or heels, please).
Memories that last forever
4.8/5 Rating on Google | 5/5 Stars on Trip Advisor

“It was an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience. The views from the Helicopters were spectacular. The landing and walking around on the glacier was unforgettable. The pilots did an excellent job of pointing out the wildlife and sights. We have pictures and memories as a family that we will look at and talk about for the rest of our life.“
Google Review

“My husband and I flew with Alpine Air up to Punch Bowl Glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime dog sled experience… If you want a chance to experience some breathtaking views, meet some awesome dogs, and see what it feels like to really be up in the mountains, this IS for you! You won’t experience a smoother ride or a more friendly group of people!”
Google Review

“The scenery and skies were amazing and constantly changing. We landed on a glacier and it was snowing lightly. We drank from a melted glacial pool and it was delicious. Once in a lifetime opportunity with incredible photo ops as well. We think of this experience every weekend when we enjoy our coffee in the Alpine Air Alaska mugs.”
Google Review

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Your breathtaking helicopter tour awaits. We can’t overstate how amazing this experience is and hope to see you on one of our helicopters soon!