1-Hour Knik Glacier Helicopter Landing
Land amid Knik Glacier scenery and explore ancient ice with your pilot-guide
Duration
1 hour
Includes
Flightseeing, landing, microspikes
Highlights
Fly over the Chugach Range and Knik Glacier before touching down for a close-up glacier experience. Explore the landing area with your pilot-guide, with the site selected for current conditions.
- Soar above Knik and Colony Glaciers, crevasses, glacial rivers, and waterfalls
- Land on Knik Glacier in summer or beside it during winter snow cover
- Explore ancient ice and glacier features on foot with your pilot-guide
- Photograph blue melt pools, crevasses, ice sculptures, and mountain scenery
- Discover the Great Gorge and Knik area from the air
What's Included
- Helicopter flightseeing and glacier landing
- Pilot-guide
- Crampons or microspikes
- Safety briefing
Important details
- Arrive 45 minutes before departure for check-in and the safety briefing
- Bring a photo ID for each adult traveler
- Accurate passenger weights are required and verified at check-in; seating is assigned for aircraft balance
- A $150 comfort surcharge, not included in the listed price, applies to each traveler weighing 250 lbs or more
- Weight limits and aircraft availability may require your party to fly in separate helicopters, though you will stay together on tour
- Wear sturdy closed-toe footwear; dress in warm, weather-resistant layers for glacier conditions
- Backpacks and bags are not permitted on the helicopter; keep items in your pockets
- Leave drones, bear spray, lighters, battery packs, and firearms behind
- Expect the landing site and flight route to vary with weather, local conditions, and Federal Aviation Administration restrictions
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. Inside 24 hours, cancellations are non-refundable; changes may incur a fee. Full refund or rescheduling if the operator cancels due to weather.
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
Alaska Glacier Lodge, 29979 East Knik River Road, Palmer, AK 99645
