Glacier Landing 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.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience: step out of a helicopter and walk on ancient glacial ice.
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ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Take a helicopter ride to a glacier.
TOUR AVAILABILITY: Year-Round
DURATION: 60 Minutes
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
- RStep out onto a giant glacier and explore!
- RSee crystal-blue glacial pools in spring and summer.
- RUnbelievable views – bring your camera and sunglasses!
- RBreathtaking alpine glaciers, mountains, and a chance to see wildlife.
- RHelicopters offer the best aerial views of any aircraft.
Details
The view is instantly beautiful as you ascend from Girdwood Airport. Entering the Chugach backcountry, you’ll witness the iconic Lake George Glacier, Whiteout Glacier and Colony Glacier. View blue melt-water pools in spring and summer. You’ll land on a glacier and step out onto the ice to spend 15-20 minutes exploring. On the flight, look for moose, bear and sheep traversing 20-Mile River Valley.
What To Expect
Shuttle service available from Anchorage and Girdwood hotels and B&Bs. If you’re driving, park your vehicle at our hangar at the Girdwood Airport. We ask all guests to arrive 15-minutes before your scheduled flight time for a short safety briefing. Then, you’ll be ready for your 60-minute scenic flight culminating in a spectacular glacier landing. You’ll spend 15-20 minutes out of the helicopter exploring the glacier.
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. After the completion of your flight, our van will be waiting for a transfer to your destination in Girdwood.
Other Important Information
- R290 lbs 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 glacier landing tour awaits. We can’t overstate how amazing this experience is and hope to see you on one of our helicopters soon!