Taku Glacier Helicopter & Airboat Tour in Juneau
Fly by helicopter to Taku Glacier, then ride an airboat and walk on the ice
Duration
3.25 hours
Includes
Helicopter, airboat, glacier walk
Highlights
Take a helicopter flight from Juneau to Taku Point, then hop on an airboat for views of Taku Glacier from the water. Finish with a guided walk on the glacier led by your professional pilot.
- Fly over the Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest to and from Taku Point
- Ride a spacious airboat to view the Taku Glacier face and terminus from the water
- Walk on the glacier with your pilot guide for at least 10 minutes
- Plan about 3.25 hours total, including about 30 minutes of helicopter time
- Follow the baggage ban: no bags, tablets, tripods, selfie sticks, or drones
What's Included
- Over boots
- Rain pants
Things to know
Ages 7+ only. You must be able to go up and down two flights of stairs and step into/out of the helicopter without being lifted. Passengers weighing 250 lb (113 kg) or more pay a $150 surcharge at booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. No refund within 24 hours of departure. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather and cannot reschedule.
FAQs
Dress for temperatures about 10–15°F colder on the glacier than at sea level. Wear flat, closed-toed shoes/boots, long socks, and warm layers, and bring a rain jacket and sunglasses. You can also bring a camera.
You get rain pants and over boots (cover boots with small cleats that slip over your shoes).
Yes. You cannot bring bags or cases of any kind, iPads or tablets, tripods, selfie sticks or other extendible items, or drones.
Meeting details
Juneau, AK
