Anchorage Grand Knik Glacier Tour

An excellent opportunity to see the magic of Alaska's rural wilderness

The tour begins about 50 miles east of Anchorage near the beautiful Knik River. You'll first fly by helicopter to Lake George, one of the largest glacier-dammed lakes in North America. Here you'll have a good chance to witness the fascinating phenomenon of glacier calving: when huge blocks of ice naturally break off the glacier, often causing a loud cracking sound in the snowy silence. You'll have a half-hour to explore and take photos.

The second landing takes you higher, to an alpine meadow with amazing views of the Knik, Colony, and Cataract Glaciers. On this portion, keep your fingers crossed to see foraging bears*, moose, and Dall sheep on the hillside.

The third stop is truly once-in-a-lifetime: your pilot will land the helicopter in the middle of the Knik Glacier! You'll get to see the iconic deep blue glacier ice and melt pools**, and learn about how glacier ecology is extremely important to human life all around the world. Here you'll have another half hour to explore!

Important for Checkout - Roundtrip Transportation or Self Drive

Please note: We offer two pricing options. Tickets with roundtrip transportation or self-driving to the Alaska Glacier Lodge located approximately one hour from Anchorage. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent with the address and further instructions.

If you are interested in having roundtrip transportation, please select the passenger ticket "with roundtrip transportation." Pick-up is offered from 13 local hotels. If yours is not listed, we advise selecting the option closest to your accommodations.

Under-Reporting Weight Policy

For safety, scheduling, and comfort reasons, all guests must understand that passenger weights are verified at the time of check-in, and under-reporting the weights of any passenger in this booking may result in an additional charge and/or rescheduling of your tour.

* Possible in summer only.
** Summer only. During the winter months (September 20 - May 1), the Glacier Landing is next to the glacier rather than on top due to snow cover. There are no blue melt pools as they remain frozen during this time.