Columbia Glacier Helicopter Tour & Landing from Valdez
See Alaska’s second-largest tidewater glacier from the air and step onto remote ice
Duration
90 mins
Ideal For
2+ people
Includes
Helicopter flight, Glacier landing
Highlights
Ride through Alaska’s glacier country by helicopter, with views from every seat and knowledgeable commentary from your pilot. This extended tour offers a closer look at a landscape shaped by retreating ice.
- Discover Columbia Glacier’s massive crevasses and its scale as Alaska’s second-largest tidewater glacier
- Look for seals resting on floating icebergs and mountain goats on steep cliffs
- Watch for ice calving into the ocean from Alaska’s fastest-receding tidewater glacier
- See blue glacier pools up close in summer
Itinerary
You will have photo/video opportunities in the air as well as adventure time on the ground to explore. After touring the Alaskan landscape and looking for wildlife by air, your pilot will find the perfect place to land on a glacier, where you can get out and drink glacier water, throw rocks into a moulin, or just walk around and explore.
What's Included
- Complimentary round-trip shuttle service from any Valdez location
Important details
- Weight limits are 290 lbs per seat and 600 lbs per helicopter, including clothing and gear. Your weight will be discreetly verified at check-in.
- Infants under 24 months may ride on a parent’s lap. Bring proof of age for lap infants at check-in. Children ages 2 and older require their own seat.
- A $150 comfort surcharge applies to passengers weighing 250 lbs or more and is not included in the listed price.
- Under-reporting passenger weight may result in an additional charge not included in the listed price; the amount is not specified.
- Wear sturdy, flat, closed-toe shoes. Sandals and high heels are not allowed.
- For safe weight distribution, your party may be split across helicopters or seated with other travelers. Helicopters carrying a split party fly and land together.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 7 or more days before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days incur a 50% fee. Within 24 hours, no refund is available and the full price is charged. If the operator cancels due to weather, you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
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FAQs
Yes. Each helicopter tour requires at least two passengers.
No. Gratuities are optional and not included in the listed price. Tips of 10–20% are common and can be given in cash, by credit card, or electronically at the office.
The glacier landing is typically 10–15 degrees cooler than the base. Dress in layers and prepare for inclement weather. In summer, bring a light jacket or fleece and a windproof outer layer; in winter, bring warm layers, a winter jacket, a hat, and gloves.
Meeting details
300 Airport Road, Valdez, AK 99686