Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour

Name: Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour
Brand: Alpine Air Alaska
SKU: 85337P4
Price: 677 USD
Rating: 5 (140 reviews)

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Anchorage, USA

Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Landing Tour

1 hour (approx.)
Flight time: 45 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Few people will ever walk on ancient ice, but on this tour, you’re one of the lucky ones. Take a private helicopter flight over the Chugach Mountains, one of the most heavily-glaciated regions in North America. State-of-the-art aircraft with large windows guarantee excellent sightseeing from the air. You'll also have the opportunity to walk around on the glacier.

Private helicopter flight
Fly over the Chugach Mountains
Land and walk on an ancient glacier
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

60-minute Helicopter Tour
Guided glacier hike
All taxes and fees
Round-trip shared transfer from any Anchorage or Girdwood hotel or B&B

Gratuities
Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Round-trip shared transportation from any Anchorage or Girdwood location to the Girdwood airport is included in our clearly marked shuttle van. Please call us to schedule your shuttle pick up.

Meeting point

599 Mt Hood Dr, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Departs from Girdwood Airport. SHUTTLE TRANSFERS FROM ANCHORAGE AND GIRDWOOD ARE INCLUDED. PLEASE CALL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR PICK UP

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Alpine Air Alaska

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chugach National Forest

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Girdwood (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Weight limit is 290 lbs per seat (and a combined max of 600 lbs for 3 passengers).
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

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Product code: 85337P4

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Featured review

Dawn_O

This was one of the most absolutely amazing experience. I gave my husband this alaska trip for his retirement, and after all of the excursions, we did in a week in alaska, this was the best overall. We have the most amazing pilot who landed us on a beautiful glacier and got to experience drinking glacier water. This will truly be a memorable adventure that we will never forget.

Reviews

4.9

based on 140 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

137

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This was one of the most...

Dawn_O, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Aww thank you so much for the high praise! We appreciate you celebrating your husband's retirement with us with the toast of some glacier water :) Cheers! - Julie

Friendly, knowledgeable...

Sam_Y, Jun 2025

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Skilled, personable pilot. Unique experience that will take your breath away. Truly unforgettable! We would do it again!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you, Sam! We appreciate it and are thrilled that you had a great time on your flightseeing tour with us! -Megan

What an amazing...

richard_m, Apr 2025

What an amazing experience! I can’t say enough great things about Alpine Air Alaska—from the smooth booking process and easy check-in to the unforgettable flight itself. Our pilot was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also doubled as our guide and photographer—he was incredible and made the trip even more fun! The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience felt personal and perfectly paced. This is 100% a must-do if you’re visiting Alaska. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review!!

No experience to tell...

Randy_O, Feb 2025

No experience to tell other than the fact that there is a weight limit on passengers. Set up time and even paid for trip to find out ten minutes later that myself was too heavy.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Hi Randy, We were as disappointed as you to learn that we could not accommodate your lovely party on our tour. Unfortunately there is a seat weight limit of 300lbs in the aircraft that we utilize for our flightseeing tours. This is a non-negotiable safety limit that is enforced by the FAA and observed by all companies flying this aircraft. We strive to make this clear in our online booking process and are taking a look at how we can improve this communication. Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our best wishes. - Carrie

A m azing

Gwendolyn_M, Sep 2024

Time tour fantastic was amazing to see the glaciers from the sky as well to walk on them. I would recommend this to anyone.

I would absolutely do this again!

Daniel_K, Jul 2024

This is a super fun tour and the glacier Landing with the glacier stream cutting through the landing area was really magnificent. A lot of fun to look at! Well definitely be doing this one again!

Amazing experience. Great Company

Peter_D, Aug 2023

We had one of the most incredible experiences. Perfect Pilot who explained so many interesting Details. Highlight recommended helicopter Company. Very friendly staff.

Awesome group of people at the hanger

yvonne_v, May 2023

Brett was our pilot. I’m sure he knew I was super nervous. But he kept me busy enjoying all the beautiful scenery. I’m so happy I went.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for the kind words about our pilot- I'll be sure to relay this lovely review! We're so glad you had a positive helicopter experience, too- we devote our services to giving guests the safest, most positive experience as we can offer. Warmly, Kikken at Alpine Air.

Great Experience!

Elizabeth_M, Mar 2023

Excellent and knowledgeable pilot, Robbie, and welcoming and accommodating team. Loved it! Pick up and drop off at Alyeska Resort made the whole experience very easy.

10/10 would recommend

Kayla_J, Dec 2022

Amazing flight! Pilot was very knowledgeable and friendly. Even got to see moose and a mountain goat!

Our pilot was amazing. He...

Shannon_S, Nov 2022

Our pilot was amazing. He was kind, informative, safe and funny. What an experience. Super BLESSED to have flown with Alpine Air. But don't let me forget to praise the ladies in the office. Just a delight. Thank you all for a ONCE in a life time experience.

Awesome !!

Aj_S, Oct 2022

Staff was excellent the pilot was very informative about all the glaciers we saw. GREAT TIME my wife and I will definitely be booking again !

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your flight. Looking forward to having you back soon! Christina

Arizonans first visit to Alaska

Reuben_M, Nov 2021

The views from above were beyond amazing, something you’d never see from the ground. Also the staff was wonderful, particularly the pilot (John) who was so knowledgeable & courteous to my 80-year old father. Thank you, thank you!!

Awesome experience!

Colleen_N, Oct 2021

The whole experience was amazing. From the helicopter flight to exploring on the glacier plus the fact that it was a perfect day made this one of the all time favorite things I have ever done!

Flight of a lifetime!

Michael_P, Oct 2021

Extremely close s Enid views of everything from moose and bald Eagle, to the wonderful landscape and glacier! Highly recommend.

One of the best Helicopter/sight seeing trips ever.

Scott_S, Sep 2021

Probably in the top 5 coolest things we have EVER done! If you only do 1 "expensive" thing while in Alaska, this should be it.

It was a beautiful experience 😃

Livbeth_R, Aug 2021

The most memorable part in glacier was how dip the water was and how clean. Also the view from the helicopter is amazing.

Best part of the trip

Wes_B, Aug 2021

Best part of our week long Alaska trip. The best views as well as the glacier landing experience. A must do

Wish could take more picture at the glacier landing

Siti_W, Aug 2021

The landing and got to drink the glacier water. Got to see the black bear , moose . The ride was smooth and really fun! Thank you to the pilot that very knowledgeable .

A breathtaking, unforgettable experience!

Anastasia_G, Aug 2021

My daughter and I had a lifetime experience taking this helicopter_ glacier landing tour.I will never forget the scenery around and walking on the glaciers for a while! Scott, our pilot was excellent!

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you for sharing your comments. We are so happy you enjoyed your experience! We hope to have the pleasure of flying with you again someday. Kindest regards, Christina