Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA
Overview
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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
Additional Info
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.
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
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
What To Expect
Fly up the beautiful Knik River Valley to the massive Knik Glacier.
Options
Helicopter Tour w/ 3 landings
Tour: 2 hour helicopter tour with 3 landings. See glaciers, wildlife, Lake George and land on the Knik Glacier
What‘s Included
Helicopter flight
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guided glacier hike
Comfort surcharge applied for anyone 250lbs and over
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
393 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Unforgettable Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience!
M7143JJbrians,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the incredible opportunity to take the Knik Glacier Landing Tour, and it was easily one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. The beauty of the glacier is difficult to put into words—the vastness, colors, and pristine landscape are absolutely breathtaking. A special thank you to the team at Alaska Helicopter Tours for providing such a professional and memorable experience. Our pilot, Cory, was exceptional. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating information about the glacier's history, formation, and unique features. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for Alaska made the experience even more meaningful. From takeoff to landing, everything was first-class, and the glacier landing itself was something I'll never forget. Standing on a massive glacier surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth was truly humbling. If you're considering a trip to Alaska, I enthusiastically recommend this tour. In fact, if Alaska isn't already on your bucket list, it should be. The beauty, scale, and overall experience are unlike anything I've ever seen. Thank you again to the entire team for helping create memories that will last a lifetime! 🚁❄️🏔️
An Unforgettable Once-in-a-Lifetime Glacier Experience
JanDreamer,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The glaciers were breathtaking, and the entire tour was extremely well organized. The staff were professional, very friendly, and highly customer-service oriented. This was my second tour with the company, and once again they exceeded expectations. I would gladly do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Alaska. A special thank you to Ashley, our driver, for picking us up, sharing so much interesting information about Alaska, the surrounding areas, and the wildlife, and safely dropping us back afterward. Aaron, our pilot, was amazing throughout the experience. Thank you both for making this trip truly exceptional for us.
Worth the money!
Elizabeth K,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Words can’t describe how incredible this experience was! Aaron was a great pilot (and photographer) and took us to 3 amazing spots that we could not have gotten to on our own. We got to walk around in each location and decide how long we wanted to spend at each. We chose to spend most of our time on the glacier, which was a blast to walk around with spikes on our shoes. Bring a water bottle to drink some glacier water! I definitely think the value was worth the price. We were a couple in the helicopter alone with the pilot and each spot had no one there. Do it!!!
Otherworldly
Jeffrey1771,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are experiences that stay with you forever—and the Grand Knik Glacier tour with Alaska Helicopter Tours is absolutely one of them. From the moment we lifted off with pilot Ben at the controls, it was clear this was something special. As we climbed above the Chugach Mountains, the landscape opened up into something truly breathtaking—miles of untouched wilderness, ice stretching as far as the eye could see. Flying over the Grand Knik Glacier was surreal. Towering 400-foot ice walls, deep crevasses, and scattered blue icebergs created a landscape that felt almost otherworldly. It’s hard to put into words just how vast and powerful it is until you see it from above. Then came the moment that made it unforgettable—touching down on the glacier itself. Standing there, surrounded by nothing but pure ice and mountain silence, was something I’ll never forget. It’s not just a view; it’s a feeling. The flyover back gave us another perspective—sweeping across ridgelines and glaciers, taking in the sheer scale of it all. Every turn revealed something new. A huge thank you to Ben and Josh, our wonderful driver for making the experience so seamless, safe, and memorable. If Alaska is on your list—this is one you simply can’t miss.
Awesome Tour
lisafJ9816WW,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our pilot was amazing. Such a fun trip. Thank you
Helicopter Glacier Tour
P879BSvictoriaj,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and enjoyed every second! Our pilot was great!
Amazing!
celisers,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the most amazing tour! The views were stunning and the landings on the glaciers were beyond words. You can tell the staff all love their job and it makes for a fun and friendly atmosphere. There was not one negative I can mention. The entire experience was phenomenal. Shout out to our pilot, Ryan, who went above and beyond to create an extra special and unique experience for us. It was worth every penny we spent. I cannot express my gratitude enough.
You have to try this
Marty H,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy check in, amazing experience. Can’t recommend enough!!! The pilot was great both flying and as a tour guide/photographer.
Pre-Cruise Adventure
Tanner V,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started out a little disappointed because we had booked the glacier landing and dog sled excursion, but due to a blizzard at the dog sled camp, the helicopter was unable to fly up for that portion of the trip. However, the staff was extremely transparent about the situation and gave us several options to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. Once we got in the helicopter, the experience completely turned around. Our pilot, Sam, was absolutely incredible. The flight was smooth, he was very knowledgeable about the area, and he even acted as our personal cameraman throughout the trip. He made the entire experience feel welcoming and unforgettable. It was also fun finding out he grew up in the Midwest, which made it easy to connect and relate to stories from back home. If you’re on the fence about booking this excursion — do it. Standing on top of thousands of years of solid ice was an absolutely surreal and unforgettable experience.
Life time adventure
Cheryl H,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a life time experience. The staff and pilot were so knowledgeable. Facility was welcoming and restrooms were very nice. Good viewing area to watch choppers land an take off. Would do it again and highly recommend.
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