Helicopter Glacier Trek
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
8,14,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$580
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This trek is a two-hour hike through a glacial icescape.
Take off from Juneau by helicopter and soar over the Juneau Ice Field to the glacier.
Upon landing, listen to your guide, as there is an early emphasis on learning the proper use of the mountaineering gear (waterproof and windproof outerwear, gloves, boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet) and understanding the glacier features and hazards so that remote areas of the glacier can be accessed during the trek.
The trek includes more physical activity than the Glacier Walkabout, interspersed with detailed explanations of the glacial environment and surrounding area. Participants should be comfortable hiking for two hours over uneven and sometimes steep terrain. This trek is both adventurous and informative — no prior experience is required.
Please note: Dress in warm layers; wear sunglasses. This tour can be canceled without penalty on the day your voyage commences; cancellations thereafter are non-refundable. Participants must be in good physical condition and able to walk two miles over varied terrain, although two miles may not be covered on this tour. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair, as the helicopter and glacier are not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age is 12 years. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) pay an additional surcharge over the published fare directly to the tour operator just prior to the flight. Every guest is weighed at check-in. The tour operator endeavors to be discreet, but individual circumstances may not allow for complete privacy. The pilot alone decides if weather conditions are suitable for flightseeing. If the flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund. The pilot decides where each guest sits based on weight and balance requirements; parties may be separated. Mobility devices of any kind cannot be brought onto the aircraft. Bags cannot be taken on the flight; a secure location is provided for storing personal items. iPads, iPad minis, tablets, drones, and selfie sticks or other extendable items are not permitted. For optimal photography and views, wear darker-colored clothing to reduce window reflections. Oxygen for personal use is allowed but must be in the form of an FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrator that can be secured to the user's body.