Juneau Icefield Helicopter Tour

4.9

305 reviews

Excursion Overview

Explore the Herbert Glacier and make memories you won't forget!

This Juneau helicopter icefield tour will make you feel as though you're traveling through time as you fly over million-year-old glacial icefields. Enjoy breathtaking views of spectacular rock formations of the mountain peaks, rainforests, glaciers, icefalls, ice spires, and vibrant-blue crevasses of the Juneau Icefield.

Keep an eye on the mountain peaks for wildlife including bears, deer, and mountain goats during this Juneau helicopter tour while descending towards the landing site on the Herbert Glacier.

Upon reaching your glacial destination your pilot/guide will shut down the helicopter and escort you on an informative, relaxing walk along the glacier's surface while describing the magnificent area that surrounds you.

This Juneau glacier helicopter excursion will be one you won't soon forget!

Reporting Accurate Weights

Pricing per passenger is by weight (fully clothed). We offer the following options:

Standard (1 seat) - Weight Class 1-259lbs
Standard Plus (1.5 seats) - Weight Class 260-299lbs
Premium (2 seats) - Weight Class 300lbs+

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. On occasion, groups may be split between multiple helicopters during the flight portion for the safety of all on board.

Variable Pricing

Prices for this tour vary based on tour date and time, where the 'from' price represents the lowest discounted price. All prices are the lowest possible rate and are backed by our price-match guarantee.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip transportation
Headset to enjoy the pilot's narration during the flight
Traction overboots
Rain suit if needed
Water is available at the helicopter base
Restrooms available at the helicopter base

Requirements:

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces
Seating arrangements are subject to availability and safety. Passenger names and weights are required by the FAA for passenger safety and comfort, as well as weight and balance calculations for flight manifesting. Although your family may be on the same tour departure, you are not guaranteed seats in the same helicopter.
If arriving by cruise ship, the departure time for this tour must be at least 45 minutes post your cruise ship's arrival. Please check your ship's itinerary and select the appropriate time. (Ex. A 1:15 pm tour is too early if your ship arrives at 1 pm.)

Duration: 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

20~30 minutes - roundtrip transportation
30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
30 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter
20~25 minutes - guided walk at glacier landing

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets in front of the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building. Guest Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.
If your ship docks at the AJ Dock, you will be picked up at your dock and you do not need to take the shuttle. Alternatively, you are welcome to meet us at the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is limited mobility and wheelchair accessible. The tour provider has an ADA-compliant vehicle and can transport guests with wheelchairs and walkers, with advance notice. Once at the base, guests can be transferred into and out of the helicopter via chair lift. During the glacier landing, guests who utilize the lift will remain in the helicopter where doors will remain open for optimum viewing. Please leave a comment during checkout and select the ADA Standard Passenger type if accessibility accommodations will be required.

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. Seating arrangements are subject to availability and safety. Although your family may be on the same tour departure, you are not guaranteed seats in the same helicopter. If your group is split, the helicopters will land together on the ice.

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.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

All bags must be stored at the helicopter base and are not allowed on tour. The helicopter base has locked benches at the base for you to securely and safely store belongings while on your tour. If you have a medically necessary bag or apparatus, such as an oxygen condenser, Ambi-pen, or re-breather, you can absolutely take it with you, but all other bags brought to our base must be stored in our storage bins at the base.

Yes, you can bring your DSLR camera on this tour.

Food and drink are not allowed during this tour.

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

Adult and child prices are the same for this tour.

For safety reasons, service animals are not allowed on this tour.

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces.

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

There are restroom facilities at the helicopter base before you depart on your tour, but there are no restrooms available on the glacier.

If the weather is just not cooperating with us and our pilots determine that it’s too bad to fly, we’ll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. If you choose not to reschedule, or we can’t find a time that works for you, our refund policy clearly states that cancelations due to weather are refunded in full.

Our helicopter fleet is comprised of Eurocopter Astar 350s with a supplementary complement of Bell Jet Rangers.

We are unable to guarantee any seating assignments in advance of your tour date. Weight and balance are calculated when passengers are weighed during check-in and the seats are assigned at that time.

Guest Reviews

4.9

305 total

Ryan B

On Oct 2024

This tour was probably the most memorable and exciting thing we've done in our lives. We saved a bunch of money booking through this site, and the instructions were very clear. The helicopter company operated very professionally and we all felt safe the entire time. Our pilot was amazing as well and found us a really outstanding spot on the glacier to land at, and gave us tons of cool facts about the glacier and picture opportunities. Honestly I couldn't be any happier with my experience with this excursion. For someone born and raised in Florida, this was quite the trip. My four year old sat next to the pilot in the helicopter and did a great job the whole time.

Monica C

On Oct 2024

Great experience!! The best in our trip to Alaska!

Karina Yanderi S

On Oct 2024

Todo estuvo muy bonito no hubo problemas nunca al reservar ni traslados

JAMES N

On Oct 2024

Beautiful scenery, would book again definetly.

Tracy B

On Oct 2024

First helicopter experience and won't be my last, landing on the glacier and drinking glacier waters was such a thrill, no words to describe it

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$415.00

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Duration: 2.5 hours

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Duration: 2.5 hours

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1 Standard Seat

Standard Passenger (1-259lbs): $415.00

1 Large Seat

Plus Passenger (260-299lbs): $565.00

2 Standard Seats

Premium Passenger (300+lbs) : $830.00

Select if mobility lift is required

ADA Standard (Under 250lbs): $415.00

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Juneau Icefield Helicopter Tour

4.9

305 reviews

Excursion Overview

Explore the Herbert Glacier and make memories you won't forget!

Reporting Accurate Weights

Variable Pricing