Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins - ANCHORAGE AREA
Overview
Taking off from the Alaska Glacier Lodge in the Mat-Su Valley to the Knik Glacier (5 miles wide by 29 miles long!). We land right in the middle of the Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes on ice thousands of years old with your pilot/guide. We provide ice spikes for you to safely hike on the ice Take pictures of the blue lakes on top of the glacier, crevasses and ice ‘sculptures’ made by wind, sunshine & time. (Summer)
**WINTER TOURS (Oct-April) please note that this tour in some winter months may not land directly on top of the glacier due to snow cover and safety issues, landing may be on the side next to incredible deep blue ice formations**
Total tour time 1 hour includes 30 mins for round trip flightseeing
CHECK IN 45 mins PRIOR TO DEPARTURE IS REQUIRED - please check departure address to plan accordingly. Late check in can result in a shortened or cancelled tour with no refund
What's Included
- Helicopter Flightseeing - 30 mins
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided 30 min Frozen Ice formation walk (WINTER)
- Guided Glacier Hike - 30 mins (SUMMER)
- Comfort surcharge applies for anyone 250lbs and over
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Meeting Location
29979 East Knik River Road
Palmer, AK 99645, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Alaska Glacier Lodge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- COMFORT SURCHARGE APPLIED FOR ALL GUESTS OVER 250lbs - This is for safety and comfort for guest and others flying.
- CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour may be shortened or rescheduled and additional cost may be applicable.
- SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
- NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- WINTER TOURS - October - April -we are unable to land on top of the glacier due to snow cover. We will land next to the glaciers near the massive ice formations
- Guests 300lbs or over require our Astar Helicopter to fly. This is not available for every time/day.Please call direct to assure we have that helicopter available to accommodate prior to booking.
- Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Helicopter Flightseeing - 30 mins.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Guided 30 min Frozen Ice formation walk (WINTER).
- Guided Glacier Hike - 30 mins (SUMMER).
- Comfort surcharge applies for anyone 250lbs and over.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins - ANCHORAGE AREA is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing – 60 mins – ANCHORAGE AREA will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Helicopter Flightseeing - 30 mins
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided 30 min Frozen Ice formation walk (WINTER)
- Guided Glacier Hike - 30 mins (SUMMER)
- Comfort surcharge applies for anyone 250lbs and over
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- COMFORT SURCHARGE APPLIED FOR ALL GUESTS OVER 250lbs - This is for safety and comfort for guest and others flying.
- CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour may be shortened or rescheduled and additional cost may be applicable.
- SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
- NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- WINTER TOURS - October - April -we are unable to land on top of the glacier due to snow cover. We will land next to the glaciers near the massive ice formations
- Guests 300lbs or over require our Astar Helicopter to fly. This is not available for every time/day.Please call direct to assure we have that helicopter available to accommodate prior to booking.
- Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
