Anchorage Prince William Sound Glacier Tour

Excursion Overview

Witness Alaska’s most rugged mountain peaks and the bluest blues of glaciers

Prince William Sound is a magnificent region with 15,000 square miles of fjords and inlets, scores of tidewater glaciers, and rich in cold water marine life habitat. Enjoy the chance to catch sight of Dall sheep high atop their rocky perches in the Chugach Mountains. View scores of tidewater glaciers as they "calve" into icy blue waters.

Watch with amusement as floating sea otters "kickback" and relax in the Sound. Take a look at the glaciers from the last ice age and have the chance to taxi up to a large cascading waterfall hidden in a secluded bay as an optional stop. Be on the lookout for whales, seals, bald eagles, otters, and black bears. View sea lions sunning themselves on the rocky coastline. When the salmon are running, black bears can be seen fishing in the streams of Saw Mill Bay.

Depart from Lake Hood, the world's largest and busiest floatplane base, and fly east over the Chugach Mountain Range to see "hanging" glaciers and alpine valleys into another world: Prince William Sound. Make a photo stop landing at a secluded cove before returning to Anchorage. Flight routes can vary according to weather; your pilot will fly the best route for the best flightseeing depending on the conditions on your day of the flight.

The Prince William Sound Tour is 3-hours long in a floatplane. This tour gives a beautiful overhead view of Prince William Sound and the marine environment that it hosts. If the weather permits, the pilot can land for a photo stop and to stretch your legs. This version also explores the Columbia Glacier, the Sound's large tidewater glacier.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • A window seat and a two-way headset
  • Remote landing when weather permits

Requirements:

  • Maximum weight: 350lbs

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from meeting location.)

  • 1.5 hour flightseeing tour

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the operator's Anchorage office. Complimentary pick-ups from local hotels are available to schedule. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect to see Dall sheep, black bears, whales, seals, bald eagles, other Alaska wildlife. Wildlife is expected but never guaranteed.

Yes, all of the passengers get to enjoy a window seat and a two-way radio headset so you can enjoy the pilot's narration and ask the pilot any questions you may have.

The co-pilot seat cannot be guaranteed due to FAA weight restrictions, however we will do our best to accommodate.

Closed-toed shoes are required on the plane. We suggest bringing light layers, a jacket, and sunglasses!

There is a shuttle service provided to guests from downtown Anchorage, the airport, and airport area hotels available to schedule. The shuttle picks you up 45 minutes before your scheduled departure. The shuttle is offered in the summer season only! Details are included in your finalized ticket voucher.

If you get motion sick on planes, you might want to take precautions before your flight such as medications. Sick bags are available on the plane.

If your flight is postponed due to weather or other unseen events out of our control we are happy to work with your schedule to rebook your tour. Of course, we also provide a full refund if you cannot rebook your tour.

 

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