Top Anchorage In the Air in 2026

See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in Southcentral Alaska, is 26 miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Alaska backcountry. Enjoy a once in a lifetime Glacier Plunge in the summer months at no additional cost! Approx. 40 mins flight time w/ 45 mins on glacier.

Discover the stunning beauty of Alaska from the sky on a thrilling helicopter ride that includes two unforgettable landings. This Glacier Discovery Tour takes you above the breathtaking landscapes of Girdwood Valley and the Chugach backcountry, giving you the chance to explore a giant glacier and a scenic mountain ridge. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you soar over majestic mountains and expansive glaciers. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy yet exhilarating experience, this tour promises incredible views and ample photo opportunities. - 1.5-hour duration with two glacier landings for exploration - Easy activity level; suitable for all adventurous travelers - Scenic views of glaciers and wildlife while flying - Year-round availability with expert pilots guiding the adventure

Take a ride in a Super Cub Airplane over Alaska Wilderness for a lifetime experience. Bring your camera for photo ops of mountains, rivers, glaciers and pristine landscapes. Katie is a long time bush pilot with a knack for sharing an uplifting and often spiritual experience.

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the air. Fly over stunning mountain peaks, spot wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain & beauty that is unique to Alaska before exploring your 2 landing locations! Experience custom flight paths and landings based on your bucket list items. Step foot on the exposed ice of a glacier in the Knik Valley and trek with your pilot to explore the many facets of the glacial surface (Moulins, blue pools, and deep crevasses), choose a high alpine landing to take in large, sweeping sights of glaciers and rocky ridgelines, land on the shoreline of a massive glacial lake filled with giant floating icebergs, a rocky beach at the face of a dramatic ice wall or let your pilot take you to their favorite landing location!

Punchbowl Glacier is only accessible by helicopter—and combining an aerial approach with a dog sledding session on the snowfield below, plus the chance to drive the sled yourself, is an experience that can't be replicated independently. This tour covers the helicopter flight to the glacier, a sled dog run across the alpine snowfield, and a guide who covers the history of the Iditarod Trail throughout.

Enjoy the opportunity that not many people get - to walk on ancient ice. This experience starts with a helicopter flight over the Chugach Mountains, one of the most heavily glaciated regions in North America. State-of-the-art aircraft with large windows guarantee excellent sightseeing from the air. Then, land and walk around on a glacier.

See the best of Alaska's backcountry from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure past mountains and over dramatic glacial features & braided rivers. Experience unobstructed, bird’s eye views of stunning mountain peaks, local wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain, iceberg filled lakes and the beauty that is unique to Alaska. Choose your flight path based on your bucket list items to see and let your pilot show you what you would be missing if you stayed on the ground. Look for wildlife and ask your pilot where their favorite secret spot is. After an hour flying in the chopper and you will have a new favorite mode of transport!

Willow, Alaska, is famed for its association with the Iditarod. This small-group tour gives you a taste of life on the trail, without the hard work. At a family-owned and operated kennel, meet the huskies, help harness the team, and enjoy views of Denali as a musher leads your pack along private trails.

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the air. Fly over stunning mountain peaks, spot wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain & beauty that is unique to Alaska before exploring your 3 landing locations! Experience custom flight paths and landings based on your bucket list items. Step foot on the exposed ice of a glacier in the Knik Valley and trek with your pilot to explore the many facets of the glacial surface (Moulins, blue pools, and deep crevasses), choose a high alpine landing to take in large, sweeping sights of glaciers and rocky ridgelines, land on the shoreline of a massive glacial lake filled with giant floating icebergs, a rocky beach at the face of a dramatic ice wall or let your pilot take you to their favorite landing location!

See the Chugach Range & Knik River Valley from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks, through the Knik River Valley and up the 26 mile long Knik Glacier. Take in the views of the stunning Prince William Sound before flying back via Colony Glacier. You won’t believe the grandiosity of the sights below you as you take in views of wildlife, glaciers, alpine lakes, towering waterfalls, dramatic ice walls, iceberg filled lakes and steep valley gorges. This grand flight seeing excursion gives you the ultimate views of some of the best scenery Alaska has to offer. This adventure is completely customized, allowing you to choose your landing location.

Get a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Alaskan mountains, glaciers, and waters on a helicopter tour before landing on the glacier to give you a chance to explore the remote ice-covered world. A must-see for photographers and nature lovers, this corner of Alaska is one of the most glaciated places in North America and the expansiveness of the ice can only be appreciated from an aerial view.