Juneau Private Icefield Helicopter Tour

Excursion Overview

Private Juneau Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing for Up to 6 Guests

Take your adventure to new heights on this private Juneau helicopter tour for up to six guests. Soar above the spectacular Juneau Icefield, where dramatic mountain peaks, cascading icefalls, and pristine wilderness stretch as far as the eye can see. This exclusive tour combines the thrill of flightseeing with a glacier landing experience, allowing you to step onto the stunning Herbert Glacier for an intimate and unforgettable exploration. Designed for small groups, this private helicopter tour ensures personalized attention and an up-close look at Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes.

Your knowledgeable pilot-guide will narrate your journey, pointing out the glacier’s unique features, including crevasses, moulins, icefalls, and crystal-clear meltwater streams. Upon landing, enjoy a guided walk across the glacier while learning about the geology and natural history of the area. The full adventure lasts approximately 2.5 hours (including transportation from downtown Juneau), with 25–30 minutes of scenic flightseeing and 20–25 minutes on the glacier itself. This private tour accommodates up to six guests, with a combined weight limit of 1,240 lbs.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Private 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 assigned based on weight distribution/balance for your 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.
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. Hotel pick up is available upon request. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

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 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 assigned based on weight distribution for your safety.

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.

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.

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

We recommend 2 to 3 layers of clothing: including a base layer, warmth layer and wind/waterproof layer. For many people a warm shirt, pants, and a coat is ideal. Closed toed shoes, hats, gloves and sunglasses are also recommended. Snow pants and snow boots are not advised.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces. If a member of your party cannot meet this requirement, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for accommodations.

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. Exceptions can be made for guests with medical needs.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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$3,140.00

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Duration: 2.5 hours

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Juneau Private Icefield Helicopter Tour

Excursion Overview

Private Juneau Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing for Up to 6 Guests