Norris Glacier Seaplane, Packraft & Guided Hike Tour
Fly by floatplane to Norris Glacier for a guided hike and packraft paddle
Duration
5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guide, transport, gear
Highlights
Explore Norris Glacier by floatplane, on foot, and by single-passenger packraft in about 5 hours. Trek across glacial terrain and paddle past icebergs with guidance and all necessary gear provided.
- Board a six-passenger floatplane for a scenic flight toward Taku Inlet
- Hike over glacially carved terrain and trek on Norris Glacier
- Paddle a packraft roundtrip for about 1 hour on a glacier-fed lake
- Learn paddling techniques and glacier travel skills from professional guides
- Take in views of the Juneau Icefield and surrounding mountain landscapes
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Roundtrip van and floatplane transportation
- Packraft and paddling equipment
- Glacier gear: helmet, microspikes, trekking poles
- Forest Service permits
- Rain gear: hooded jacket, rubber boots, pants
- Hearty snack pack
- Souvenir water bottle
Things to know
Minimum age 10 (ages 10–14 ride in a tandem packraft with an adult); maximum weight 250 lbs (115 kg) and minimum shoe size Youth 2. You must be able to swim, paddle about 1 hour roundtrip, and hike up to 2 miles on uneven terrain; a liability waiver is required. This tour needs at least 4 participants and may be changed or canceled if the minimum is not met; passengers over 250 lbs may be subject to an additional fee (clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking).
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations at least 72 hours before the scheduled tour are refunded in full. Cancellations under 72 hours are non-refundable. Full refund if the trip is canceled by Above & Beyond Alaska (ABAK) due to low enrollment, unsafe weather/route conditions, not meeting physical requirements, or other safety issues (if the trip has not started).
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
