Fly over Juneau Icefield, then airboat beside Taku Glacier
3 hrs 15 mins
Helicopter, airboat, glacier walk
Explore Taku Glacier by helicopter and airboat, then join a guided walk on the ice. Take in views of Alaska's Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest along the way.
Cancel more than 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations within 24 hours are nonrefundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
Product ID: 43M47K
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.
NorthStar Trekking, 1890 Renshaw Way, Juneau, AK 99801
Few glaciers in Alaska command attention the way Taku Glacier does. Flowing from the vast Juneau Icefield into the Taku River valley, it stands as one of the thickest and most massive glaciers on the continent, its blue-white face rising sharply above the dark water below. Reaching Taku Glacier means traveling by floatplane or boat through scenery that feels genuinely untouched. The silence is broken only by the crack and groan of moving ice, reminding you that this landscape is very much alive.
This glacier helicopter tour consistently delivers what reviewers call "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences, with passengers raving about the entire operation from start to finish. The professionalism stands out immediately—everything runs smoothly, from shuttle pickups to gear distribution (they provide all necessary clothing and equipment). Guides like Ann, Mike, Juan, Logan, and Sue earn specific praise for their knowledge and friendly approach, while pilots get kudos for spectacular flights over mountains, ice fields, and waterfalls. The actual glacier trek is the star attraction, with travelers genuinely blown away by walking on ancient ice, spotting deep blue crevasses, and drinking fresh glacier water. Multiple reviews emphasize this is expensive, but people overwhelmingly say it's worth every penny. One practical tip that comes up: don't over-layer your clothing since you'll warm up quickly during the trek and won't have anywhere to stash extra gear. Fair warning—you need decent fitness levels to fully enjoy this adventure, as the terrain requires active movement and sure footing.
I do this review all because of Evan!!!! He was treating my son like his little brother!!! I have no word for that feeling but my son was mention his name 3 days after we back to home. As my promise I am posting pics Evan and my son. I hope Evan can read this and see those pics. Thanks Evan you make my trip different and I am really appreciate you!!!
Rui Liang
September 2, 2026
I do this review all because of Evan!!!! He was treating my son like his little brother!!! I have no word for that feeling but my son was mention his name 3 days after we back to home. As my promise I am posting pics Evan and my son. I hope Evan can read this and see those pics. Thanks Evan you make my trip different and I am really appreciate you!!!
Rui Liang
September 2, 2026
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