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Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour

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Overview

Experience Alaska from both above and below on this unforgettable one-hour tour. Your adventure begins with a helicopter flight over stunning mountain peaks, deep valleys, and ancient icefields. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as your pilot navigates through one of the most glacier-rich regions in North America.

Next, touch down on an actual glacier—a place few ever get to step foot. You’ll have 30 minutes to explore, sip fresh glacier water and take in the surreal surroundings with your camera in hand.

This tour is the perfect mix of scenic flightseeing and immersive glacier adventure.

What's included:
60-minute scenic helicopter flight through the Chugach Mountains

Land on a remote glacier with 30 minutes to explore on foot

Wildlife spotting opportunities for moose, Dall sheep, mountain goats and both black and brown bear

Up-close views of stunning blue glacier pools (summer only)

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service available from any Valdez location

What's Included

  • All taxes & fees
  • Helicopter flight
  • Round-trip shared transfer from any location in Valdez (if required)
  • Gratuities
  • Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs
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Meeting and Pickup

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Round-trip shared transfer from any Valdez location to the Valdez airport is included in our clearly marked shuttle van. Please contact our office to schedule shuttle pickup.

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Airport Road
Valdez, AK 99686, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Valdez

The tour begins at your hangar at the Valdez Airport where you will receive a short safety briefing before boarding the helicopter. We ask guests to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valdez Glacier Lake (Pass By)

Your pilot will point out interesting features of the glacier region as you fly over the peaks of the Chugach Mountains.
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Chugach Mountains (Pass By)

Amazing views of the Chugach Mountains and glaciers during your flight before landing on a glacier with 20 minutes to explore on foot.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Weight limit is 290 pounds per guest

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (AKST).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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (AKST).
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • All taxes & fees.
  • Helicopter flight.
  • Round-trip shared transfer from any location in Valdez (if required).
  • Guided glacier experience.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There 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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour 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 2024

What's Included

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  • All taxes & fees
  • Helicopter flight
  • Round-trip shared transfer from any location in Valdez (if required)
  • Guided glacier experience
  • Gratuities
  • Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Weight limit is 290 pounds per guest
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (AKST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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