Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing - 60 mins - ANCHORAGE AREA
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Check in is 30 minutes prior to departure - Checking in late can effect the length of your tour.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Helicopter & Glacier Landing
Helicopter Tour : HELICOPTER FLY & LAND - This 1 hour tour includes 30 mins flight seeing and 30 min at the Knik Glacier! Year Round options.
Reviews
724 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Flight of my Lifetime
MaryAdvisor2011,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The helicopter tour with glacier landing was awe striking at every level - perhaps the most beautiful, emotion filled, uplifting, spiritually touching experience of my life! The beauty of the glacier is beyond description. The quiet journey by helicopter guides one through years past, providing a deeper understanding of landscapes often unseen that link our earth’s past and present. I am still left speechless when explaining the impact from this experience to others. It is a once in a lifetime exploration. The staff within the Alaska Helicopter Tours are exceptional. Dylan Skaggs, the pilot, was perceptive of our particular bucket list items to stand on a glacier, see wildlife running, take photos, and fly through a quiet history. His skills are excellent when flying up and down, twisting and turning through the many mountain-like glacier passage ways as we explored the ice together. Dylan was kind and helpful to me as a senior traveler. Rendon Corbin is obviously a thoughtful and wise member of the team as he greeted us as we returned from our flight full of stories and experiences to tell others. Krystal Crowley expertly kept the day flowing with various teams arriving and leaving, wanting to fulfill a lifetime dream of seeing glaciers up close. Krystal played the instructional video for safety before flight, grouped passengers for each ride, ran the little store, radioed pilots, and more throughout the day. Transportation from Anchorage was arranged with Trudy picking us and others up from local hotels. Trudy was a delightful narrator of stories from the region as she drove the hour or so trip to the helicopters. We actually saw eagles flying and in the trees as Trudy pointed out local interests along the way. What a memorable day we had. We even witnessed a wedding party, bride and groom, family, friends, videographer and others leaving for their wedding day in several helicopters as we waited our special turn. I cannot Bragg enough about the Alaska Helicopter tour organization. I would offer my highest recommendation for this team. They communicate immediately and directly by text and phone. They are prompt and helpful to potential customers. Most importantly they care about providing a special memory for each person. My deepest and sincere thanks for giving me the flight of my lifetime!
Fantastic! It was very...
Giovanni C,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic! It was very fun! Do not be afraid to ask the pilot questions for more fun ideas and recommendations while on the ice!
Must try
raymondjosephr,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Everyone is accomodating, friendly and worthed once in a lifetime experience. Great job!!!!!!!
Helicopter with glacier landing
amandabY3355CX,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family chose Alaska for our Thanksgiving getaway, packing the trip with all kinds of adventures. But out of everything we experienced, the flight and glacier landing were by far the highlight. It was absolutely unforgettable — an experience I’d recommend to anyone. We had to take two helicopter and had the best pilots we could ask for Matthias and Issac. Thank you so much again for an unforgettable experience.
Gorgeous and majestic tour
Excursion539579,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m in a solo trip celebrating my birthday and it was a good surprise find this tour available one day before. Initially I booked the 2 hours tour that wasn’t possible to make de to weight balance in an existent group! The company was very transparente informing I couldn’t make it! I will give 5 stars because everything was perfect but as improvement you can create a better dynamic for solo travelers with payment in advance to have more inclusive entertainment! Not everyone travel with someone else but many solos travelers can make their own group. Another tip is you can start offering photos services at this place it would be amazing! The helicopter pilot was so kind and supportive!
Best helicopter tour ever
Grayson A,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely breath taking experience! Complete 10/10 ! Our pilot was so fun & knowledgeable. He was very informative while telling us some of the history of the glaciers & mountains. He incorporated a lot of thrill into the flight while also maintaining a 100% safe environment! He was so willing to help take really good photos of my girlfriend & I. This was truly the best activity you can experience while visiting Alaska!
Beautiful sights of the glacier and valley
aditiagrawal237,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience is worth it. It was summer time when I went and the sights were wonderful! The pilot and staff were very helpful and friendly. They have a nice gift shop and coffee is available.
Unforgettable Helicopter Tour with an Exceptional Pilot
tetianab553,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our pilot (I believe his name was Charlie) was absolutely fantastic — very considerate, professional, and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and showed great skill both as a pilot and as a guide. The tour itself was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend. Landing on the glacier and walking near the stunning blue meltwater pools was truly magical — the scenery was breathtaking. We even had the chance to drink fresh glacier water, which made the experience even more special. This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and I would gladly do it again.
Just do it!
71missyy,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience. I had never seen a glacier and never dreamed I could explore one on foot. They took the stress out of the whole day by picking us up at our hotel and returning us safely.
Take this excursion!
salukiflyer,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You can’t get more amazing than this! Beautiful views, you land on a glacier, just incredible! Connor our pilot was awesome! Highly recommend, worth every penny!
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