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Juneau Helicopter Glacier Trek

5.0
21 reviews

Excursion Overview

Trek into the Glacier Blue

Our Helicopter Glacier Trek provides you with two hours on the glacier to learn basic glacier travel techniques, explore, take pictures, and appreciate the magnificent surroundings. The adventure begins with a short drive from Mt. Robert's Tram building to our base located next to the Juneau International Airport. You will be outfitted in state-of-the-art trekking equipment and given a safety briefing before boarding one of our A-Star helicopters.

Once loaded and ready, you will have an opportunity to explore Juneau's incredible range of ecosystems while soaring over old-growth trees of the Tongass National Forest, dramatic mountain ranges, and expansive flows of ice that change from white to brilliant shades of blue. Flight routes and landing locations are pilots' choice depending on conditions to give you the best views of the day. You may visit any of the following glaciers: Mendenhall, Taku, Norris, Herbert, Gilkey, Battle, or Thiel.

Upon landing at our base camp on the glacier, your guide will outfit you with crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe to make it easier to walk on the icy terrain. As you begin your trek, our guides will demonstrate different techniques for glacier travel and allow time for practice as you become comfortable walking on the ice. You will have ample opportunity to capture unique once-in-a-lifetime photos while your well-trained guides teach you about the history and geology of the area. After your tour, our comfortable vans will bring you back to town.

Reporting Accurate Weights

Please report proper weights of all guests (including the weight of clothes and boots). Inputting improper weights, or selecting the wrong passenger type can lead to cancellation without refund. Please be aware that every guest is individually weighed at the helicopter base.

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Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • 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 able to walk for 2 hours over uneven and moderately steep terrain
  • 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 hike 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.

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. However, water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base before and after the glacier trek portion of the tour.

Guests must be able to walk for 2 hours over uneven and moderately steep terrain.

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

 

Guest Reviews

5.0

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Ryan R

On Jun 2025

Awesome experience. Everything went smoothly. The helicopter ride up there was great and scenic over the icefields. We hiked around for 2 hours on the Mendenhall glacier and it was incredible. I would highly recommend.

Patricia G

On Jun 2025

I've been to Alaska twice nice and have done many excursion and this one by far the best one yet. First, all the staff was kind, respectful and informative. Gray and I think they other guy was Brian were attentive during the excursion and had the perfect pace. All the gear was provided and we both my daughter and I felt safe and comfortable. In the end everyone was appreciative for us booking the excursion but we were beyond appreciative for the experience. Highly recommend it!

Carlos S

On Jun 2025

We had an amazing experience on this excursion. The staff was great, from our helicopter pilot Brook to our guides Mike and Jonathan, everyone was wonderful. Highly recommend and it's something we will always cherish and remember.

Kristi L

On Jun 2025

One of the coolest things I have ever done!

Elizabeth H

On Sep 2024

This was totally a bucket list item for me, and it was the BEST DAY EVER!!! Ari and Evan were amazing guides. The only excursion I wanted to do on my Alaskan cruise and it did not disappoint.

$530.00

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$530.00

Duration: 4.25 hours

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Duration: 4.25 hours



Under 250 lbs

Passenger (12+): $530.00

250lbs+ Passenger (12+): $680.00

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