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Taking off from the Alaska Glacier Lodge in the Mat-Su Valley to the Knik Glacier (5 miles wide by 29 miles long!). We land right in the middle of the Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes on ice thousands of years old with your pilot/guide. We provide ice spikes for you to safely hike on the ice Take pictures of the blue lakes on top of the glacier, crevasses and ice ‘sculptures’ made by wind, sunshine & time. (Summer)
**WINTER TOURS (Oct-April) please note that this tour in some winter months may not land directly on top of the glacier due to snow cover and safety issues, landing may be on the side next to incredible deep blue ice formations**
Total tour time 1 hour includes 30 mins for round trip flightseeing
CHECK IN 45 mins PRIOR TO DEPARTURE IS REQUIRED - please check departure address to plan accordingly. Late check in can result in a shortened or cancelled tour with no refund
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
COMFORT SURCHARGE APPLIED FOR ALL GUESTS OVER 250lbs - This is for safety and comfort for guest and others flying.
CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour may be shortened or rescheduled and additional cost may be applicable.
SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
WINTER TOURS - October - April -we are unable to land on top of the glacier due to snow cover. We will land next to the glaciers near the massive ice formations
Guests 300lbs or over require our Astar Helicopter to fly. This is not available for every time/day.Please call direct to assure we have that helicopter available to accommodate prior to booking.
Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Helicopter Flightseeing - 30 mins
All Fees and Taxes
Guided Glacier Hike - 30 mins (SUMMER)
Guided 30 min Frozen Ice formation walk (WINTER)
Comfort surcharge applies for anyone over 250lbs
VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Helicopter Tour : TOUR ONLY - This 1 hour tour includes 30 mins flight seeing and 30 min at the Knik Glacier! Year Round options.
647 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
jessica b,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
The best experience I’ve ever had. Core memory and hope to do it again in the future. Pilot was a great guide and staff was friendly.
Josho M,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
This was such an amazing experience. Once in a lifetime opportunity. The helicopter ride to the glacier alone was enough to make the tour worth the cost, but landing on the glacier and exploring around took this tour over the top. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pilot provided a lot of interesting information and guided the whole experience perfectly. Would highly recommend. Definitely a bucket list tour.
Tricia B,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
Breathtaking views. Amazing experience. The pilots were fantastic. We want to go again during a different season.
sindhura g,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
Most expensive experience of my life so i have few complaints!!! Everything is great and safe!!!! But as we are paying very high amount i hoped it would be great if the return was also via glacier because we sat in front during return and only saw hills!!! If we knew that we would sat 1st itself!!! As its only 30 minutes on glacier, wish they allowed it to be private so that way we could’ve had all to ourselves! Must do but the price could be little lesser!!
Rebecca L,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
Phenomenal views from both the helicopter and on the Glacier. Felt like safety was a priority by the staff and flight crew.
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