Floatplane & Packraft Tour of Norris Glacier
Fly, paddle, and explore Norris Glacier in one adventure
Duration
5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guide, transport, gear
Highlights
Combine a floatplane flight, packrafting, and guided glacier exploration in Alaska's backcountry. Travel across glacial terrain with a professional guide and specialized equipment.
- Fly over Taku Inlet and the Juneau Icefield by floatplane
- Paddle a single-person packraft past icebergs on a glacier-fed lake
- Explore Norris Glacier terrain with a professional guide
- Learn packrafting techniques before launching on the water
Itinerary
30 Minutes - Van transport to ABAK office for outfitting
30 Minutes - Gear outfitting & orientation, transport to the float pond
30 Minutes - Floatplane flight to Norris Glacier
2 Hours - Pack Rafting & Glacier Trekking
30 Minutes - Scenic Floatplane flight back to Juneau
30 Minutes - Transport to ABAK office, change out of gear
30 Minutes - Return van transport to downtown
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Roundtrip van and floatplane transportation
- Packrafting and glacier equipment
- Helmet, microspikes, and trekking poles
- Rain gear
- Hearty snack pack and souvenir water bottle
- Forest Service permits
Important details
- Ages 10+ only; ages 10–14 ride in a tandem packraft with an adult
- Weight limit 250 lbs (115 kg) and minimum shoe size Youth 2
- Requires swimming, paddling for 1 hour roundtrip, and hiking up to 2 miles on uneven terrain
- Pregnant travelers cannot participate
- Sign a liability waiver before departure
- Disclose relevant medical conditions, allergies, and physical restrictions
- Wear synthetic, wool, fleece, nylon, polypropylene, or capilene layers; avoid cotton and denim
- The trip operates in most weather conditions unless conditions are unsafe
- Glacier ice access, time on the ice, and specific features such as ice caves cannot be guaranteed
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before the tour for a full refund; cancellations under 72 hours are non-refundable. A full refund is issued if the operator cancels before the trip starts because of low enrollment, unsafe weather or route conditions, or other safety issues. Medical cancellations require valid documentation.
FAQs
Wear polyester or other synthetic layers (avoid cotton or denim) and bring warm thick socks. You can also bring sunglasses, a hat and gloves, and personal items like a camera, binoculars, reusable water bottle, extra food, and additional layers.
Glaciers are dynamic, so trekking on glacier ice and the amount of time on the ice can’t be guaranteed. Specific features (including ice caves and moulins) also can’t be guaranteed, and your guide will choose routes based on safety conditions.
Plan for a strenuous outing with no experience required. You must know how to swim, be able to paddle about 1 hour roundtrip, and hike up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.
Meeting details
490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801
