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2 hours
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Our signature flightseeing and glacier landing tour, includes 30 mins of flightseeing and 30 mins landed at 3 Glacier areas including on the glacier itself. This tour includes an alpine landing where you will have 30 mins to see the grand size of the 5 mile wide and 29 mile long Knik Glacier with a birds eye view. Your 2nd landing takes you to a 100 foot ice wall where you may even be able to see the massive ice calve . After 30 minutes exploring you go to the glacier landing right in the middle of Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes exploring ancient ice. See the azure blue melt pools (summer), crevasses and ice formations created by water, wind and the sun. During your flight seeing, keep your eyes open for the area wildlife to include Moose, Mountain Goats, Dall Sheep, Bears and even wolf on occasion!
WINTER OCT-APR LANDING IS NOT ON GLACIER AS POOLS ARE FROZEN- LANDING IS NEXT TO GLACIER
Total tour time - 2 hours, includes 3 landings
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
Restaurant Service is available on site May 1 - September 30. Snacks are available year round for purchase.
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.
Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs. This allows us to block out an additional seat for safety and comfort
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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Helicopter flight
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided glacier hike
Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
Fly up the beautiful Knik River Valley to the massive Knik Glacier.
Tour: 2 hour helicopter tour with 3 landings. See glaciers, wildlife, Lake George and land on the Knik Glacier
332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Casey U,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
If you’re gonna do ANYTHING in Alaska, DO THIS!! Best experience of my life. Our pilot, Cody, was amazing and got us in the best spots on the tour. We did the Grand Knik Tour (2 hours with 3 landings) and I would do it again! Everyone was so nice and it’s definitely worth the money. It feels like a different planet. Plus the pilot took super good pictures of myself and my party!
Richard B,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
It was amazing, if you have the time I absolutely recommend. The pilots and the staff are all very informative and fun!
YEWFATT K,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic once in a lifetime experience! Our pilot Trevor is a great pilot. He is friendly and communicates very well
Saptak S,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
They are located in a beautiful area and are very professional. I would especially like to call out our pilots Kyle and Turner, who were really awesome and they told us a lot of facts and we never felt rushed. They made sure everyone was safe on the glacier and took us to some great spots. Highly recommend them!
24sweaver24,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
The company from the time they picked us to the time they dropped us off was first class. They were friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable about anchorage, Alaska and glaciers. We had an amazing top with lots of amazing photos! We felt safe and it was absolutely beautiful!
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