Helicopter Flightseeing
&
Walk-about
Spend an Hour on the Glacier! Sight
Whales, Mountain Goats and Bears from your Helicopter window!
Rainforest and Granite Peaks! Glacial Lakes and Icefalls!
Easy yet Adventurous Guided Trek! All Gear & Snacks
Provided! A favorite soft-adventure tour!
Discover the diversity of
southeast Alaska’s landscape as you fly over the rainforest
and granite peaks that surround the Juneau Icefield. This
trip is a non-strenuous, 1-hour interpretive walk with stable
boots and crampons. Your guide provides detailed explanations
of the glacier environment, the surrounding area, and teaches
proper use of the mountaineering equipment provided. There
is plenty of time for photo opportunities. The amount of
walking is moderate, over relatively flat to rolling terrain.
You will be outfitted with
top quality mountaineering gear for your adventure. Rain
and wind-proof jacket and pants, gloves, hard shell mountaineering
boots provided for your comfort while on the ice. Crampons
and a trekking pole are provided for superb balance and
traction, enabling you to travel easily over the gently
rolling landscape. A hip-pack with tissues, a granola bar,
and bottled water are also provided.
Take off from the heliport in
a modern turbine helicopter, soaring over the glaciers of
the 1500 square-mile Juneau Icefield. The scenic terrain
of mountain peaks and glacier icefalls and crevasses is
revealed through the extraordinary visibility of the helicopter.
The blue of the glacial lakes is spectacular. Your helicopter
guide will explain the glacier features you will be seeing
up-close and personal.
The helicopter touches down and
your glacier experience begins. Spend one hour on the ice
with a professional glacier guide teaching you basic mountaineering
skills and the proper use of your equipment. Your guide
will lead you on a hike that is both adventurous and easy.
You will discover remarkable glacier features as you experience
the magic of this landscape.
No experience is necessary though you should be physically fit and able to walk over
uneven surfaces. The amount of walking is moderate, over
relatively flat to rolling terrain. You’ll spend 30
min in helicopter; 1 hour on glacier
Duration: About 3 1/4 hours (30 min in helicopter;
1 hour on glacier).
Includes
time and
transfers
to
heliport.
Activity Level: Minimal physical effort. Guests
must be able to enter and exit the planes and
also walk/hike over uneven surfaces.
Please note: Guests must be in reasonable physical
condition and able to walk easily with gear
over the gently rolling landscape Guests weighing
250 lbs or more will be charged an additional
surcharge for the flight portion of the tour
Children must be 12 years or older; participating
with an accompanying parent/guardian.
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