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    Helicopter Glacier Walk In Juneau

    Fly to a Juneau glacier and walk with a guide for 1 hour

    4.9 stars• 272 reviews
    From$528/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3.25 hours

    Includes

    Helicopter, glacier walk, gear

    Highlights

    Take a helicopter flight from Juneau to base camp, then explore glacier terrain on a guided walk. You’ll spend time on the ice, take photos, and see features of the Juneau Icefield.

    • Ride a helicopter to and from base camp with views of the Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest
    • Walk on the glacier for about 1 hour with guides
    • Drink glacial water from one of the pools you encounter
    • Use provided mountaineering boots and crampons for uneven terrain
    • Plan for about 3.25 hours total, including around 30 minutes of flight time

    What's Included

    • Rain jacket
    • Rain pants
    • Harness
    • Mountaineering boots
    • Crampons
    • Trekking pole
    • Hip pack
    • Water
    • Granola bar
    • Gloves

    Things to know

    Ages 8+ and you must be able to walk unassisted for 1 hour on moderately flat but uneven terrain. Passengers 250 lb (113 kg) or more are charged an additional $150 surcharge, paid at booking. No bags or cases, iPads or tablets, tripods, selfie sticks, or drones are allowed.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you receive a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, you will not receive a refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather and cannot reschedule.

    FAQs

    Wear comfortable pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and bring an insulating upper-body layer (like a fleece jacket or vest, sweater, or sweatshirt). Wear socks that come up to mid-calf, and bring sunglasses, a hat, and a camera. Dress for a 10–15°F temperature decrease from sea level to the glacier.

    You get rain pants, a rain jacket, gloves, a harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, a trekking pole, and a hip pack with water and a granola bar.

    Yes. Do not bring bags or cases of any kind, iPads or tablets, tripods, selfie sticks or other extendible items, or drones.

    Meeting details

    Juneau, AK

    Experience provided by NorthStar Trekking
    Experience provided by NorthStar Trekking

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    $528.94

    Ages 8+

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    272 reviews•Google Maps

    This glacier helicopter tour consistently delivers what reviewers call "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences, with passengers raving about the entire operation from start to finish. The professionalism stands out immediately—everything runs smoothly, from shuttle pickups to gear distribution (they provide all necessary clothing and equipment). Guides like Ann, Mike, Juan, Logan, and Sue earn specific praise for their knowledge and friendly approach, while pilots get kudos for spectacular flights over mountains, ice fields, and waterfalls. The actual glacier trek is the star attraction, with travelers genuinely blown away by walking on ancient ice, spotting deep blue crevasses, and drinking fresh glacier water. Multiple reviews emphasize this is expensive, but people overwhelmingly say it's worth every penny. One practical tip that comes up: don't over-layer your clothing since you'll warm up quickly during the trek and won't have anywhere to stash extra gear. Fair warning—you need decent fitness levels to fully enjoy this adventure, as the terrain requires active movement and sure footing.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    I wish I could add photos, WHAT A BAD ASS EXPERIENCE.

    Photo of Jean Pierre

    Jean Pierre

    October 6, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I wish I could add photos, WHAT A BAD ASS EXPERIENCE.

    Photo of Jean Pierre

    Jean Pierre

    October 6, 2025

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