ALASKA HELICOPTER TOURS
Good alaska helicopter tours fill up weeks ahead and the best departure slots go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of an Anchorage-area helicopter tour to Knik Glacier, with flightseeing, a guided ice walk, wildlife views, costs, tips, and booking advice.
“We saw amazing views from the helicopter and on the glacier. It’s was a long drive to get there, but the views of the glacier made it worth it.”
Ride a helicopter to Alaska’s Troublesome Glacier, mush champion sled dogs, and enjoy icy views on this Anchorage-area adventure.
“Just WOW! Dogsledding and a lower ice glacier landing (do this!) was insane. Highlight of my 15y/o trip for sure. Great staff and always felt safe with this being my first helicopter experience.”
Ride a helicopter to Knik Glacier, meet sled dogs, mush across snow, and walk on ice in this memorable Anchorage-area adventure.
“Shane cottom was our pilot and he was super helpful. This trip is a must try. Really enjoy this super fun experience.”
Fly to a remote Alaskan glacier, paddle through meltwater, hike on ice, and swim in a private helicopter adventure from Palmer.
“The place we visited that day wasn't as beautiful as we had expected. It was surrounded by black rocks and the water wasn't as clear and blue as the pictures we had seen. The paddle experience was good, but it was quite different from what I had imagined. I give three stars to the two hardworking guides. But I was still very disappointed.”
Review of Alaska heli hiking from Palmer near Anchorage, with glacier views, guided alpine hikes, lunch, pricing, tips, and FAQs.
“The tour is wonderful. Took a lot of satisfied photos and videos. The glacier is beautiful and memorable!”
Fly over Knik Glacier, hike across blue ice, and swim in glacial water in a dry suit on this small-group Anchorage-area adventure.
“This was one of those buckets list activities. A helicopter flight over the beautiful Knik Glacier, a glacial hike through canyons, waterfalls and rivers and then a swim in a pristine blue glacial pool. Simply stunning.”
Fly to Knik Glacier for a private crevasse ice climb, expert instruction, lunch, and spectacular Chugach Mountain views in four hours.
“What an incredible adventure! Don't miss this experience! Your own private adventure. Alaska Sundog Guiding, Kate, Tom and Cory, will make this a day you will never forget. Kate called the day before to go over the things we would need and to answer any questions we may have - which greatly decreased my anxiety of being on a glacier for 4 hours. When we checked in, Kate, Tom and Cory met us and outfitted us with boots and harnesses, making sure they fit properly and were comfortable. Kate also assured me that she had extra gloves and layers in case we got cold, and extra snacks if we got…”
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