Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
24,Flightseeing,All,63
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$434.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 2¼ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel back to the Ice Age on this excursion that was featured on Good Morning America as Juneau's top-rated excursion.
Board a modern, turbine-powered helicopter to enjoy breathtaking vistas of thriving rain forests, alpine ridges, and mountain peaks.
Your destination is the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. The flight path takes you over the glacier, giving you an eagle's-eye view of its icy spires, deep blue crevasses and meltwater pools. Descending towards the landing site, you may fly past the Mendenhall Towers -- rock sentinels that soar to more than 7,000 feet. A gentle landing brings you to your close encounter with the ice itself.
Step out onto the ice to explore the glacier's surface with an experienced, knowledgeable guide -- an opportunity to take once-in-a-lifetime photos.
Notes:
This tour can be cancelled without penalty on the day your voyage commences. Cancellations thereafter are non-refundable. Tablets, iPads, Go-Pro sticks, and drones are not allowed on the flights to ensure a full field of vision for pilots and guests alike. Wear sunglasses. Glacier boots are provided. Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) must pay an additional surcharge over the published fare. No bags are allowed on the flight; a secure location is provided at the heliport for storing personal items. Guests must be able to get into and out of the helicopter and walk approximately 30 yards from the building to the helicopter. Employees can give a helping hand into and out of the helicopters but are not allowed to lift or carry a guest. Guests can remain on board the helicopter during the landings if they wish. Canes, crutches, walkers, etc., cannot be taken on the flight. Infants up to and including the day before their second birthday can be considered a lap child and should be added to the parent's weight they will be sitting on and are at no cost. Thereafter, each child is required by FAA to have a seat and will be charged accordingly.