Knik Glacier Helicopter Landing From Palmer
Fly from Alaska Glacier Lodge and step onto the Knik Glacier in about an hour
Duration
1 hour
Includes
Helicopter flight, landing, crampons
Highlights
Take a scenic helicopter flight from Alaska Glacier Lodge to the Knik Glacier and land for time on the ice with your pilot/guide. Spend about 30 minutes exploring glacier features before your return flight.
- Check in at Alaska Glacier Lodge near Palmer
- Fly over the Chugach Range, Knik Glacier, and Colony Glacier
- Land on or beside the glacier based on conditions
- Explore on foot with your pilot/guide for about 30 minutes
- Use provided crampons or microspikes for traction on the ice
- Follow safety rules including no backpacks or bags on the helicopter
What's Included
- Helicopter flightseeing and glacier landing
- Pilot/guide
- Crampons or microspikes
- Safety briefing
Things to know
A 6% online booking fee applies to reservations made online—confirm total cost with Greetwell before booking. Guests 250 lbs. or more must pay a $150 comfort surcharge for an extra seat, and all guests are weighed at check-in. Backpacks and bags are not permitted on the helicopter.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24+ hours’ notice. Inside 24 hours: non-refundable. Changes within 24 hours are subject to a change fee. Weather cancellations are fully refunded or rescheduled. If booked through a third-party or affiliate, contact them directly for changes or refunds.
FAQs
Arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time. If you check in late, your tour may be shortened, rescheduled, or canceled with no refund.
Dress in layers and wear sturdy closed-toe footwear. In summer, bring a windproof/waterproof outer layer, warm mid-layer (wool or fleece), hat, thin gloves, and sunglasses. In winter, bring warm winter boots, a thick jacket, warm under-layers, a hat, thick gloves, and sunglasses.
Do not bring backpacks or bags on the helicopter; items must fit in your pockets. You may bring small items like phones/cameras and water bottles. Secure loose straps (for example, place purse or camera straps around your neck).
Meeting details
29979 East Knik River Road, Palmer AK 99645
