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    Fly Over Prince William Sound With Glacier Landing

    Private helicopter flight with a 30-minute glacier landing

    5.0 stars• 671 reviews
    From$1,176incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 hour 40 minutes

    Ideal For

    2-4 people

    Includes

    Helicopter flight, Glacier landing

    Highlights

    Fly over the Chugach Range and Prince William Sound, then land on glacial ice to explore on foot with your pilot/guide. Choose your landing spot and take in ice formations, crevasses, and blue pools.

    • Explore the Chugach Range from the air on a private helicopter
    • Land on Knik Glacier for 30 minutes with your pilot/guide
    • Choose your glacier landing location
    • Spot waterfalls, braided river valleys, and iceberg-filled lakes from above
    • Look for wildlife from the air, including moose, Dall sheep, salmon, and bears

    What's Included

    • 70-minute helicopter flight
    • 30-minute glacier landing
    • One landing location of your choice
    • Micro-spikes

    Things to know

    Seat weight limit is 300 lbs; guests over 300 lbs cannot fly and no refund will be given. If your group exceeds aircraft combined weight limits and requires multiple helicopters or larger aircraft, an additional $250 fee applies. In winter, landing may be at the glacier terminus, shoreline, or glacier gorge instead of directly on the glacier surface.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 7 days notice. Within 72 hours of tour time, 50% refunded. Full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refund for no-shows.

    FAQs

    Yes. The helicopter seat limit is 300 lbs per person. If you weigh over 300 lbs, you cannot fly and no refund will be given. You will be weighed at check-in as part of the safety protocol, and seating may be assigned for proper weight and balance.

    Yes. If your group exceeds the aircraft’s combined passenger weight limit and needs multiple helicopters or a larger aircraft, an additional fee of $250 applies.

    Dress in layers and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with a flat sole. In summer, bring a waterproof wind layer, sunglasses, sunscreen, an empty water bottle, and (if you plan to do the glacier plunge) a change of clothes. In winter, bring a warm waterproof jacket, gloves, a hat that covers your ears, warm sturdy closed-toe shoes, and sunglasses.

    Meeting details

    3901 S Lindsey Circle, Palmer AK 99645

    Experience provided by Outbound Heli Adventures
    Experience provided by Outbound Heli Adventures

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    Private Flight - Number of Passengers

    $1,176.11

    2-4 Passengers •

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    671 reviews•Google Maps

    With a perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this helicopter tour operation delivers consistently exceptional glacier experiences. Guests rave about the Knik glacier flights with glacier landings that allow 30 minutes to explore and photograph the stunning blue ice. The pilots—particularly Evan, Logan, and Christine—receive enthusiastic praise for their smooth flying, knowledge of the terrain, and willingness to go the extra mile, like landing on icebergs or flying through canyons to spot wildlife. The staff, especially Carly and Caroline, make everyone feel comfortable and handle logistics seamlessly, including round-trip transport. The experience works beautifully for everything from standard sightseeing to special occasions like wedding elopements. Travelers appreciate the excellent communication, particularly regarding weather conditions, and note that the flights are surprisingly smooth even for those worried about motion sickness. Multiple international visitors specifically mention how welcoming and accommodating the team is. This consistently ranks as a top Alaska adventure and a genuine once-in-a-lifetime experience that's worth every penny.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Awesome experience flying with Rigel. Landed at the ice caves and got to walk around

    Photo of cole Lewis

    cole Lewis

    March 29, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Awesome experience flying with Rigel. Landed at the ice caves and got to walk around

    Photo of cole Lewis

    cole Lewis

    March 29, 2026

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