Excursion Heli-flight & mendenhall glacier walk tour at Juneau

Experience the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier from a unique perspective during a scenic helicopter flight, and an opportunity to set foot on this immense 'river of ice'.

Depart the pier for the transfer to the heliport. After receiving your safety briefing and glacier overboots, board your state of the art turbine helicopter. After lift-off, the narrated flight proceeds over the alpine ridges, twisted ice spires, and deep crevasses that dominate the lower Mendenhall Glacier.

Gaining altitude, you may pass the Mendenhall Towers, rock sentinels that rise 7,000 feet (2,133 metres), and spectacular icefalls where the Juneau Icefield overflows to shape the Mendenhall Glacier. After setting down, leave the aircraft and venture out for a guided stroll on the ice. Along the way, your experienced guide will inform you about the glacier's surface and how glaciers form, flow, and contour the landscape.

Following your visit, re-board the helicopter for the narrated flight back to Juneau and take in more spectacular views of the Mendenhall Glacier and the unparalleled beauty of Alaska along the way.

Upon arrival back at the heliport, your tour concludes with a transfer to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Alpine Ridges, Twisted Ice Spires, Deep Crevasses, Juneau Icefield, Mendenhall Towers, Mendenhall Glacier Visit and Glacial-Walk

Note

Please note: This tour requires a considerable amount of walking for approximately 100 metres to and from the helicopter and then on the glacier (328 feet); guests must be able to climb in and out of the helicopter via two 18-inch (45.72 cm) steps on their own. The walk on the glacier involves uneven, potentially slippery terrain. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair. Operation of this tour is weather dependent and it may be cancelled on short notice. The total flight time is approximately 30 minutes, with approximately 20-25 minutes spent on the glacier. These times will vary depending on weather and glacial conditions. Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as individual safety and comfort, passengers dressed in outdoor gear and weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms/18 stone) or more will be charged an additional $150 to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Seating is based on weight distribution and is assigned at the sole discretion of the helicopter facility. Children between 13 and 17 years of age who are traveling without a parent or guardian must provide a written consent form in order to participate.  Children under 12 are required to have a parent or guardian. For security purposes, no bags, IPads/tablets, selfie sticks, canes,  GoPro cameras, drones, water bottles or liquids are allowed on the flight. Service animals are not allowed on any part of this tour. A secure place is provided at the site headquarters to store personal items. You should dress in layers, including a hat and gloves, for the varying weather conditions and bring sunglasses; umbrellas are not permitted. Glacier overboots are provided. Space is extremely limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Due to the limited capacity and high demand for this tour, it is non-refundable unless cancelled by 12:00 p.m. on the day after embarkation.