Anchorage Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing (1 hour)
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Anchorage, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Flight time: 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour
- Learn about natural history during a guided hike on the glacier
- Spot wildlife including moose, bears, and mountain goats
- Note that shuttle from Anchorage not included, transportation available separately
What's Included
- 60-minute Helicopter Tour
- Guided glacier hike
- All taxes and fees
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs
- Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 599 Mt Hood Dr, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Departs from Girdwood Airport. Transportation from Anchorage or Girdwood to our base is available for an additional fee. Please contact our office to schedule your shuttle transportation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Alpine Air Alaska
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chugach National Forest
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Girdwood (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Weight limit is 290 lbs per seat (and a combined max of 600 lbs for 3 passengers).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 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
Dawn_O
This was one of the most absolutely amazing experience. I gave my husband this alaska trip for his retirement, and after all of the excursions, we did in a week in alaska, this was the best overall. We have the most amazing pilot who landed us on a beautiful glacier and got to experience drinking glacier water. This will truly be a memorable adventure that we will never forget.
Reviews
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paul_a, Jun 2026
The entire team was great. Special call out to our pilot Kyle, note only was he a great pilot, but an awesome tour guide who went above and beyond to show us wildlife, give us insight and snap some photos of us. I was against this tour due to the price but my wife insisted and she was 1000% right. Once in a life time experience with a top notch professional crew!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Paul, it’s great to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Your pilot, Kyle, and our ground crew loved being able to share the experience with you and your wife! - Sofie
Peter_G, Mar 2026
I went up yesterday with Alaska Air for the helicopter ride and glacier landing. We ended landing ext to, then walking up in to a glacier tunnel all to ourselves with clear blue ice visible for feet into the glacier. Absolutely stunning. Perfect weather, perfect pilot and perfect experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are thrilled you got to experience something unique with our team!
Dawn_O, Aug 2025
This was one of the most absolutely amazing experience. I gave my husband this alaska trip for his retirement, and after all of the excursions, we did in a week in alaska, this was the best overall. We have the most amazing pilot who landed us on a beautiful glacier and got to experience drinking glacier water. This will truly be a memorable adventure that we will never forget.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Aww thank you so much for the high praise! We appreciate you celebrating your husband's retirement with us with the toast of some glacier water :)
Cheers!
- Julie
Sam_Y, Jun 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Skilled, personable pilot. Unique experience that will take your breath away. Truly unforgettable! We would do it again!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Sam! We appreciate it and are thrilled that you had a great time on your flightseeing tour with us! -Megan
richard_m, Apr 2025
What an amazing experience!
I can’t say enough great things about Alpine Air Alaska—from the smooth booking process and easy check-in to the unforgettable flight itself. Our pilot was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also doubled as our guide and photographer—he was incredible and made the trip even more fun!
The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience felt personal and perfectly paced. This is 100% a must-do if you’re visiting Alaska. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review!!
Randy_O, Feb 2025
No experience to tell other than the fact that there is a weight limit on passengers. Set up time and even paid for trip to find out ten minutes later that myself was too heavy.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hi Randy,
We were as disappointed as you to learn that we could not accommodate your lovely party on our tour. Unfortunately there is a seat weight limit of 300lbs in the aircraft that we utilize for our flightseeing tours. This is a non-negotiable safety limit that is enforced by the FAA and observed by all companies flying this aircraft. We strive to make this clear in our online booking process and are taking a look at how we can improve this communication. Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our best wishes. - Carrie
Gwendolyn_M, Sep 2024
Time tour fantastic was amazing to see the glaciers from the sky as well to walk on them. I would recommend this to anyone.
Daniel_K, Jul 2024
This is a super fun tour and the glacier Landing with the glacier stream cutting through the landing area was really magnificent. A lot of fun to look at! Well definitely be doing this one again!
Peter_D, Aug 2023
We had one of the most incredible experiences. Perfect Pilot who explained so many interesting Details. Highlight recommended helicopter Company. Very friendly staff.
yvonne_v, May 2023
Brett was our pilot. I’m sure he knew I was super nervous. But he kept me busy enjoying all the beautiful scenery. I’m so happy I went.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words about our pilot- I'll be sure to relay this lovely review! We're so glad you had a positive helicopter experience, too- we devote our services to giving guests the safest, most positive experience as we can offer. Warmly, Kikken at Alpine Air.
Elizabeth_M, Mar 2023
Excellent and knowledgeable pilot, Robbie, and welcoming and accommodating team. Loved it! Pick up and drop off at Alyeska Resort made the whole experience very easy.
Kayla_J, Dec 2022
Amazing flight! Pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly. Even got to see moose and a mountain goat!
Shannon_S, Nov 2022
Our pilot was amazing. He was kind, informative, safe and funny. What an experience. Super BLESSED to have flown with Alpine Air. But don't let me forget to praise the ladies in the office. Just a delight. Thank you all for a ONCE in a life time experience.
Aj_S, Oct 2022
Staff was excellent the pilot was very informative about all the glaciers we saw. GREAT TIME my wife and I will definitely be booking again !
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your flight. Looking forward to having you back soon! Christina
Reuben_M, Nov 2021
The views from above were beyond amazing, something you’d never see from the ground. Also the staff was wonderful, particularly the pilot (John) who was so knowledgeable & courteous to my 80-year old father. Thank you, thank you!!
Colleen_N, Oct 2021
The whole experience was amazing. From the helicopter flight to exploring on the glacier plus the fact that it was a perfect day made this one of the all time favorite things I have ever done!
Michael_P, Oct 2021
Extremely close s Enid views of everything from moose and bald Eagle, to the wonderful landscape and glacier! Highly recommend.
Scott_S, Sep 2021
Probably in the top 5 coolest things we have EVER done! If you only do 1 "expensive" thing while in Alaska, this should be it.
Livbeth_R, Aug 2021
The most memorable part in glacier was how dip the water was and how clean. Also the view from the helicopter is amazing.
Wes_B, Aug 2021
Best part of our week long Alaska trip. The best views as well as the glacier landing experience. A must do
Siti_W, Aug 2021
The landing and got to drink the glacier water.
Got to see the black bear , moose .
The ride was smooth and really fun!
Thank you to the pilot that very knowledgeable .
Anastasia_G, Aug 2021
My daughter and I had a lifetime experience taking this helicopter_ glacier landing tour.I will never forget the scenery around and walking on the glaciers for a while!
Scott, our pilot was excellent!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for sharing your comments. We are so happy you enjoyed your experience! We hope to have the pleasure of flying with you again someday. Kindest regards, Christina
Leslie_A, Jun 2021
What an amazing experience! Our pilot Christian was great. Landing on a 40k year old glacier and walking around was just unbelievable. Should be on everyone’s bucket list.
William_W, May 2021
My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time on this tour. Our pilot/guide was Martin and he was fantastic - very friendly and knowledgeable, excellent pilot, and he took some fantastic pictures of us on the glacier. The pictures don’t do this tour justice - the views and sights we saw were breathtaking, and Martin’s piloting and knowledge of the area made it even better. For example, he knew when to tell me to get my camera ready for video for a very dramatic reveal of the glacier over a hilltop, and when my wife said we hadn’t seen moose all week, he knew right where to look and we saw two within minutes. Cannot recommend this enough. This was our first time in a helicopter and it will be hard to top!
Stormi_L, Apr 2021
We took this tour on our honeymoon. This was the highlight and best part of our trip. There aren’t enough words to describe the view & experience. We highly recommend this to anyone!
Patricia_A, Apr 2021
The Glacier Landing tour was an excellent experience. The pilot and staff were all excellent. I highly recommend this informative and picturesque tour!
Jason_H, Jun 2019
This was a very professional helicopter tour with landing on glacer. Pilot and crew were very good and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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