Helicopter Glacier Trek In Juneau
Fly to the Juneau Icefield and hike on a glacier
Duration
4.25 hours
Includes
Helicopter, glacier trek, gear
Highlights
Take a helicopter flight from Juneau to base camp, then spend about two hours trekking across glacier ice with provided gear. Learn how to use ice-trekking equipment as you explore crevasses and ice features.
- Fly over the Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Rainforest
- Practice using crampons and an ice axe during a guided glacier hike
- Explore remote sections of the glacier and view deep crevasses
- Pose for photos by blue ice features and drink glacier water
- Trek for about two hours over uneven and moderately steep terrain
What's Included
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering boots
- Crampons
- Harness
- Ice axe
- Helmet
- Hip pack
- Water
- Granola bar
Things to know
You must be at least 12 years old and able to walk for two hours on uneven, moderately steep terrain. Guests must step into and out of the helicopter on their own. Passengers weighing 250 lb (113 kg) or more are charged an additional $150 at booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. No refund within 24 hours of departure. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather and rescheduling is not possible.
Product ID: ZFUE48
FAQs
Dress for temperatures about 10–15°F colder on the glacier than at sea level. Wear comfortable pants, a long-sleeved shirt, an insulating layer, and mid-calf socks. Bring sunglasses, a hat, and a camera.
No. Bags or cases of any kind aren’t allowed, and you also can’t bring iPads or tablets, tripods, selfie sticks or other extendible items, or drones.
Yes. If you weigh 250 lb (113 kg) or more (including shoes and clothing), you’ll be charged an additional $150 at the time of booking to reserve adequate space on board.
Meeting details
Juneau, AK
