Private Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour in Valdez
See Alaska from the air, then step onto a glacier
Duration
60 mins
Ideal For
2+ people
Includes
Helicopter flight, Glacier landing
Highlights
Explore Alaska on a private helicopter adventure with a professional pilot sharing commentary along the way. Enjoy a view from every seat as you venture into the backcountry.
- Take in glaciers and mountain peaks across the Chugach Mountains
- Look for moose, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and black and brown bears along cliffs and valleys
- Discover blue glacier pools up close in summer
Itinerary
This one-hour tour provides you with photo/video opportunities in the air as well as adventure time with your feet on the ground to explore. After touring the Alaskan landscape and looking for wildlife by air, your pilot will find the perfect place to land on top of an actual glacier, so you can get out and drink some glacier water, throw rocks into a moulin, or just walk around and explore. (30-minute flight, 30 minutes on the glacier).
What's Included
- Complimentary round-trip shuttle transfers from Valdez locations
Important details
- Weight limits are 290 lbs per seat and 600 lbs per helicopter. Passenger weights are discreetly verified at check-in.
- Infants under 24 months may ride on a parent's lap. Children ages 2 and older require their own seat.
- A $150 comfort surcharge applies to passengers weighing 250 lbs or more and is not included in the listed price.
- Groups of 3 with a combined weight over 600 lbs require two helicopters; additional helicopter fees apply and are not included in the listed price. Understating passenger weights may also result in an additional charge.
- Each helicopter seats 3 passengers. Parties of 4 or more fly in multiple helicopters that take off, fly, and land together. Seating arrangements may change to maintain safe weight and balance.
- Wear sturdy, flat-soled, closed-toe shoes. Sandals and high heels are not allowed.
- Check in 30 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before incur a 50% cancellation fee. Within 24 hours, no refund applies. If the operator cancels due to weather, you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Product ID: HDX4TT
FAQs
The glacier tour requires at least 2 passengers.
Glacier landings are typically 10–15 degrees cooler than the base. Dress in layers and prepare for inclement weather in the high alpine environment.
Bring sunglasses and a fully charged phone or camera. In summer, bring a light jacket or fleece, a windproof outer layer, and a water bottle for glacier water. In winter, wear warm fleece or wool layers, a winter jacket and boots, and bring a hat and gloves.
Meeting details
300 Airport Road, Valdez, AK 99686