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.
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.
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
Reviews
389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Way overpriced! $2,600 for three people
Sherry P,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The glacier was very nice but other than that it's like we rode in circles very close to the starting point and there was nothing special or worth $2,600 for three people. Way overpriced!
One of the best excursions I've ever done
JZAuctions,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the very beginning, this excursion was fantastic. Ashley was our shuttle driver and she was very helpful letting us know about the flight and filling us in on the history of things not only in Anchorage but other cities in Alaska. The staff was friendly and our pilot Kory made the flight even better with his knowledge and how much he wanted to make sure we had a great experience. Some areas are not great for a landing but he would give us a great tour and explain what we were looking at with all of the land. We made 3 different stops and each one got better. Our final stop was on a true ice glacier and you get the chance to see some very cool landscapes and walk around and explore. I would recommend taking a water bottle and drinking some of the glacier water and I would highly recommend doing the 3 landings as opposed to the one landing trip. It's well worth the extra money and makes the whole thing so much better. Without a doubt, one of the best excursions I've ever done.
Amazing and Unforgetable adventure
Jim R,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We flew up to and on top of the Glacier, got out, and walked around on the glavier. Aron was our pilot. He was an excellent pilot and a wealth of knowledge about the Knik glacier and glaciers in general as well as the entire surrounding area. We saw sheep on the flight as well If you are in the Anchorage area, do not miss this experience. It is simply amazing. And ask for Aron!!
An experience of a life time
Safari52687949406,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far the best experience ever! Aaron was our pilot and was absolutely the best!!
Alaska glacier tour
Stewart T,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the most beautiful terrain you will ever see, Aaron our pilot was extremely knowledgeable and made our trip so safe and secure. Best excursion you can take in Alaska!
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