Juneau Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour

Excursion Overview

Helicopter Ice Climbing Adventure on the Juneau Icefield

The Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour offers an unforgettable two-hour adventure on the Juneau Icefield, one of Southeast Alaska’s most iconic natural landmarks. Guests begin with a scenic drive from downtown Juneau to the helicopter base, where they receive technical gear and a safety briefing. An A-Star helicopter then lifts them over the Tongass National Forest, rugged peaks, and vivid ice formations. Flight paths vary by day to provide the best views based on conditions.

Upon landing at the glacier base camp, a professional guide outfits participants with crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice tools. After basic instruction and a short practice on low-angle terrain, climbers progress to steeper ice features suited to their skill level. Guides share glaciology facts, climbing tips, and ensure a safe, fun experience throughout. The tour concludes with a return flight to base and ground transportation back to the original pickup point.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Breathtaking aerial views of the Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest on a round-trip helicopter ride
Discover remote and rugged sections of the Mendenhall Glacier rarely experienced by visitors
Roundtrip transportation
Protective layers: rain pants, rain jackets, gloves, harness, and boots
Trekking equipment
Water and a light snack
Hip pack to carry small personal items during the tour

Requirements:

Minimum age: 12 years old
Guests must be physically fit and able to engage in sustained, full-body activity including walking uphill and climbing short vertical sections.
Signed liability waiver
Persons weighing 250 lbs or more must pay an additional $150 surcharge for safety reasons. Please purchase the "250lbs+ Adult" ticket if this is the case.

Duration: 4.25 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal)

15~20 minutes - transfer in a van from the dock to heliport base
30~40 minutes - gearing up, restroom and safety briefing
15~20 minutes - helicopter flightseeing tour over Juneau Icefield
2 hours - guided trek and ice climb on the glacier
10~15 minutes - reboard helicopter and flight back to the heliport
15~20 minutes - arrive at heliport, de-gear and visit the gift shop
15~20 minutes - transfer in a van from the heliport to dock

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets in front of the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building. 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

There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter. If your party is larger than 6 passengers, multiple helicopters will take your group and land together.

There are two front seats and four rear seats; FAA safety guidelines require seating positions to be assigned based on weight and balance of all passengers for each helicopter.

The average temperature is between 15-20°F cooler than on the ground.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however this is not a designated wildlife tour and nothing can be guaranteed.

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years old.

Backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour. Secure storage is available at the helicopter base where you can pick up items upon your return. We provide a hip pack to carry small personal items during the tour. Due to safety protocol, we do not allow selfie sticks, iPads, or drones on this tour.

Food and drink are not allowed during this tour.

Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base, no food or drink is provided while on tour.

Guests must be physically fit and able to engage in sustained, full-body activity, including walking uphill and climbing short vertical sections.

Layered clothing, hats, gloves and sunglasses are strongly recommended.

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$589.00

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$589.00

Duration: 4.25 hours

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Duration: 4.25 hours

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Passenger (12+): $589.00

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Juneau Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour

Excursion Overview

Helicopter Ice Climbing Adventure on the Juneau Icefield