Excursion Helicopter glacier trek tour at Juneau

Alaska is beautiful, yet largely inaccessible. To truly appreciate and experience this incredible land, one must take to the air, soar among the peaks, and ultimately land in a remote setting. Explore the wonders of Juneau's Icefield glaciers by air and then up-close on this helicopter flight and glacier trek.

A short van transfer takes you from the ship to the heliport. Here, meet your guide and listen to a safety briefing before being outfitted with your mountaineering equipment for this world-class adventure: rain and wind-proof outerwear, mountaineering boots, crampons, harness, gaiters, helmet, hip pack, gloves, and an ice axe. Board your modern turbine helicopter and soar over the glaciers of the Juneau Icefield.

This magnificent flight over lush rain forest, granite peaks, and glacier provides extraordinary photo opportunities. After 20 minutes aloft, touch down for this unique glacier experience, as your guide leads you on a two-hour trekking adventure. No experience is necessary and your guide will teach you the proper use of the mountaineering gear so that you can access and explore some of the glacier's remote areas. Your trek is interspersed with detailed explanations of the glacier environment and surrounding area. At the end of your hike, your helicopter awaits to lift-off for the 10-minute flight back to the heliport.

After you disembark the aircraft and de-gear, the van returns you to the pier and the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Helicopter Flight-Seeing, Rainforest, Granite Peaks, Glacial Peaks, Glacier Trek, Juneau Icefield, Rainforest, Granite and Glacial Peaks, Glacier-Trek

Note

Please note: This tour is recommended only for those guests who are physically fit; walking is over varied terrain. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, poor coordination, balance and stability problems, or those who utilize a wheelchair. Guests must be a minimum of 12 years of age and sign a waiver attesting to their physical and medical conditions to participate. Total flying time is approximately 30 minutes and 2 hours is spent trekking on the glacier. Mountaineering gear as described is provided. Dress in warm layers and wear mid-calf length socks and sunglasses. Bags and backpacks are not allowed in the helicopter. Use of IPads, selfie sticks and handheld GoPro mounts are not permitted inside the helicopter or on the ice while trekking for guests comfort and safety. Due to flight weight and balance limitations, as well as passenger safety and comfort, passengers dressed in outdoor gear weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms or 18 stone) or more will be charged an additional USD150.00 to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Seating is based on weight distribution and is assigned at the pilot's discretion. 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.