South Side Explorer with Glacier Landing
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Alaska, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take to the skies, soar above glaciers, and enjoy an extraordinary perspective on Denali National Park’s scenery aboard this small-group sightseeing flight. Hop on board at Talkeetna State Airport and fly above the Susitna Valley, the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, and the snowy peaks and dramatic scenery of the Alaska Range. Finally, complete the experience with a glacier landing.
- This small-group tour is capped at 10 participants for a personal experience
- This flight makes it easy to see some of Alaska’s most stunning scenery
- Includes hassle-free hotel pickup on request
- Add a glacier landing to your itinerary to cap off your excursion
What's Included
- glacier overboots
- gratuity
- Entrance fee - National Park pass required for landing flights. Annual/senior pass is accepted, no need to purchase any additional pass$15.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Talkeetna
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
David_C
Highlight of our 2 week trip to Alaska. Enjoyed the narration bt pilot, the nice and safe flight, the views out the windows, and the glacial landing. Could not have been a better trip. Highly recommend.
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Howard_W, Jul 2026
Our original trip was cancelled because of weather, but the staff was very flexible in rescheduling and it turned out great for my wife and I. The weather was beautiful for our flight. Though crowded the check in process was easy and efficient. There was no waiting around and our flight actually left ~30 minutes early, presumably because everyone on the flight was there ready to go. The pilot was knowledgeable and polite. He expertly led the flight and provided interesting commentary during the trip. The glacier landing was very cool, but the highlight was soaring between peaks and the aerial views of the rivers of ice (glaciers). I wish the price was cheaper, but I'm glad we went on this short adventure.
Tim_G, Jul 2026
An absolutely incredible flight through the mountains with a spectacular landing on a massive glacier! Jaw dropping views in every direction, the adventure of a lifetime!
Karl_C, Jul 2026
Incredible views of the many glaciers in the area. Denali was socked in as visibility around the mountain was bad. Seeing the mountains close up and personal, landing on a glacier was a lifetime experience. I would highly recommend this company and the experience. You only live once so see what a great country we live in.
Daniel was a great Pilot and tour guide very knowledgeable and personable and takes great pictures.
maria_a, Jul 2026
Incredible scenery, cool glacier landing, great pilot. Roomy planes with window seats for all 10 passengers. Highly recommended this tour!
Dakota_E, Jun 2026
Amazing experience with Talkeetna Air Taxi! The staff and pilot were friendly, professional, and made the flight enjoyable from start to finish. The views of Denali and the glaciers were absolutely breathtaking. A highlight of our Alaska trip and an experience we’ll never forget. Highly recommend!
Stephanie_C, Jun 2026
This was such an amazing experience. The pilots were entertaining, informative, and professional. He made sure both sides of the plane got views of Denali, took photos of us on the glacier, and answered all of our questions. Phenomenal tour! It was the highlight of our week long trip to Alaska.
David_F, Jun 2026
The views were amazing! The pilot was very nice and really knew the area. Landing on the glacier, well I figured I’m going up there. When will I have the opportunity to stand on a glacier again.
Lisa_D, Dec 2025
I went with my children and their spouses. It was such an amazing experience. Our pilot was knowledgeable and fun to have a as a guide.
Anshu_A, Sep 2025
Excellent service at Talkeetna Air Taxi. Very cordial and professional staff. A must see experience. The pilot was extremely experienced and made has have a very good and fun time.
Donna_E, Aug 2025
Spectacular! The family can’t stop talking about how much they loved it. I just kept thinking, “they’ll remember this for the rest of their lives!” Great pilot, lots of information, and even got in the glacier landing since the weather cleared. Highly recommend!
Anonymous, Jul 2025
Was great experience. Our guide was fantastic and the sites were amazing. Would highly recommend the ado
Anne_W, Jul 2025
Set as a copilot or the first row for the best views other rows are great too, but might be blocked by part of the plane. Liam, our pilot took the best photos on the glacier.
Ankita_K, Jun 2025
Cannot describe how amazing of an experience it was.. it was absolutely thrilling! Everyone should do it
Robert_B, Jun 2025
Absolutely beautiful the weather was perfect couldn't ask for a better day everyone should experience this
David_C, Jun 2025
Highlight of our 2 week trip to Alaska. Enjoyed the narration bt pilot, the nice and safe flight, the views out the windows, and the glacial landing. Could not have been a better trip. Highly recommend.
tony_L, Sep 2024
Seeing Denali up close was fabulous. The highpoint was the glacier landing, something we'll never forget. Our pilot was great. Highly recommend
ThomasK_B, Aug 2024
We were welcomed by staff and greeted us friendly and professional. Luke was our pilot he was knowledgeable and friendly. He even offered to take pictures for us all as we excitedly explored the glacier.
Jan_R, Jul 2024
This is a trip highlight! Must do! We loved the beauty of the mountains. We seemed so close to them but always at a safe distance. The glacier landing was so smooth and we loved playing in the snow.
Athaya_S, Jul 2024
Great experience and fantastic view out there, pilot is awesome with smooth landing. The sky and weather is super clear. So everything is perfect. Totally recommended !
Cindy_R, Jul 2024
Richard was a great pilot… felt safe and he told a lot about what we were seeing…. It was beautiful and I so enjoyed the trip… would go again… enjoyed learning all about the things that make up a glacier!!! Denali is spectacular!!!
Daniel_K, Jul 2024
This was a super incredible experience, and going up to Denali, and landing on the glacier was just the most fun thing in the entire world!
Our pilot, Liam, made the trip worthwhile and I would highly recommend this tour!
PJ_D, Jul 2024
Excellent tour narration by pilot. Thrilling ride. Spectacular views. Best way to see the glacier and big mountains.
Ronald_F, Jul 2024
Had to wait til weather cleared but we did it. Outstanding
Pilots were great, informative and wanting to make a great trip for us.
Michael_C, Jun 2024
A really once in a lifetime activity. Our flights out and back were so beautiful. Pilot had a lot of great narration and information about the mountains and glaciers. Nothing like landing on a snowy glacier in the shadow of Denali!
Zhuoyuan_C, May 2024
The landing was amazing to me since I never had a flight seeing and a glacier landing before. If the trip could be 2h long instead of 1.5h long, I may stay on the fantastic snow for 45min instead of 15min, which would be perfect!
Themis_G, May 2024
Landing on the glacier was every penny worth of the trip. Doing snow angels. And eating glacier snow ⛄️👍
Christine_G, Sep 2023
Firstly, 10/10, would recommend! This was the experience of a lifetime. The views were stunning, even though the forecast was for rain and clouds. Our pilot, Clay, gave us an extremely smooth but dynamic and exciting ride through the mountain passes.
You should be aware that you may not be able to make a glacier landing given certain conditions, but it was so incredible without landing, and we have no regrets!
Leroy_M, Aug 2023
I really enjoyed the whole trip and the glacier landing is great. The guide was informative and helpful.
Thomas_S, Jul 2023
Everything. The flight was amazing. Landing on the glacier was super cool. Just being near the top of North America was so awesome.
Jen_R, Jul 2023
Great fun for all. Beautiful area to see from a plane and so cool to be able to land on a glacier! Thanks Pilot Andy!
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