Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Walk
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
14,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$440
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel back to the Ice Age on this excursion that was featured on Good Morning America as Juneau's top-rated excursion.
Board a modern, turbine-powered helicopter to enjoy breathtaking vistas of thriving rainforests, alpine ridges, and mountain peaks.
Your destination is the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. The flight path takes you over the glacier itself, giving you an eagle's-eye view of its icy spires, deep blue crevasses and meltwater pools. Descending towards the landing site, you may fly past the Mendenhall Towers -- rock sentinels that soar to more than 7,000 feet. A gentle landing brings you to your close encounter with the ice itself.
Hop out onto the ice to explore the glacier's surface with an experienced, knowledgeable guide -- a wonderful opportunity to take once-in-a-lifetime photos. Bring your binoculars to spot Alaska's famous wildlife.
Please note: Tablets, iPads, Go-Pro sticks, and drones are not allowed on the flights to ensure a full field of vision for pilots and guests alike. Wear sunglasses. Glacier boots are provided. Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. No bags are allowed on the flight; a secure location is provided at the heliport for storing personal items. Children up to and including the day prior to their second birthday can be added (at no cost) to the parent's weight if seated on the parent's lap; each child age 2 years or older is required by the FAA to occupy a paid seat. Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) pay an additional surcharge over the published fare. Every guest is weighed at check-in. The tour operator endeavors to be discreet, but individual circumstances may not allow for complete privacy. Bags cannot be taken on the flight; a secure location is provided at the heliport for storing personal items. iPads, iPad minis, tablets, drones, and selfie sticks or other extendable items are not permitted.