Top 10 Helicopter Tours in Alaska, United States

Our 45 minute scenic flight visits both Bear Glacier and Aialik Glacier. Bear Glacier is the largest glacier descending from the Harding Icefield in Kenai Fjords National Park at over 11 miles long and 3 miles wide. Bear Glacier lagoon features impressive icebergs. Continue on to Aialik Glacier which boasts an impressive ice wall that is over 500 feet high! Watch for calving on this immense glacier and truly appreciate the grandeur of Alaska's environments by getting up close to them!

Inclusions: 45-minute helicopter flight to Bear and Aialik Glaciers, FAA certified pilot, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Transportation to/from attractions

Experience the beauty of winter during the summer on this 90-minute helicopter and sledding tour outside of Seward, Alaska. Helicopter into a professional dog camp on top of the ancient Godwin Glacier and meet a team of 20 dogs and 2 expert mushers while learning the ins and outs of Alaska’s state sport.  Ride along on an easy, 2-mile dog sled ride or hang out at camp and learn more how these beautiful dogs are raised, then play in the snow and cuddle with the puppies.  

Inclusions: Helicopter Flight to Godwin Glacier, Sled ride pulled by professional team of mushers and dogs, Overboots (to go over your sneakers or boots), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Cuddle time with puppies

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

Get a rare view of Alaska’s beauty on a 30-minute trip into the heart of glacier country. You'll see vast ice-fields and glaciers as you glide past the jagged peaks of the Chugach mountains. You'll want to keep your camera ready, and keep a look-out for wildlife traversing the steep cliffs.

Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer from any Girdwood hotel or B&B (if required)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a scenic helicopter tour as the helicopter zips you over the mountains to a beautiful alpine location with a stunning view of the glacier valley below. Your skilled hiking guide will teach you about the surrounding vegetation and wildlife as you trek along on your tour. We'll outfit you with cold weather gear if you do not have your own so you’ll be able to enjoy the hike in comfort.  The tour has plenty of stops for pictures along the trail. We do recommend you bring layered clothing, a hat, winter gloves, a neck gaiter for your comfort and of course sunglasses for those bright winter days!

Inclusions: Landing and facility fees, Winter Gear

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

This is a 20-minute tour that flies out to the legendary 1,500-ft. Mahoney Falls! Fly over Ketchikan, cruise ships, and the Tongass Narrows. Once at altitude, we fly over the Tongass National Forest (the largest National Forest in USA), Mountain Lakes, and the breathtaking Mahoney Falls waterfall. Eagles, mountain goats, and deer sightings are a possibility on this Ketchikan helicopter tour!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, Life Jackets

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After a 15 min helicopter flight, board a Zodiac boat and Within a few mins the massive icefall of Colony glacier come into view and we'll see the first smaller icebergs drift by. Soon you'll find yourself at the base of the glacier, looking straight up to the 150' high towers of ice. We'll listen to the ice cracking and hopefully watch some big chunks fall into the lake. There are always some huge icebergs in the lake and we will get close (as long as it's safe), usually within 100' or so. Some of the bergs are smooth and deep blue, others are rough and bright white and the shapes change daily due to erosion by sun, wind and water. Since it's an open boat you have great visibility all around, so get ready for lots of pictures of these incredible sculptures of nature. Our life jackets are fully insulated marine grade 'floater jackets', approved by the coast Guard for use on the ocean. The jackets will keep you safe and warm and have a full hood for those windy, cooler days out there.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Helicopter Flightseeing, Zodiac Boat Ride

Exclusions: TRANSFERS FROM ANCHORAGE NOT INCLUDED - Added for additional fee if needed

This is an exclusive 40-minute helicopter tour of Alaska which lands you on a 1,800-ft. mountain top. This 20-minute roundtrip flight includes 10 - 20 minutes on the mountain top for photos and tranquility that cannot be duplicated any other way in Ketchikan! Take in the 360⁰ views of the Canadian Rockies, Pacific Ocean, all of Ketchikan, and the Tongass Narrows on this incredible helicopter tour from Ketchikan.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Safety equipment provided, Private transportation

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The ultimate multi activity package: a helicopter tour, a dogsled tour and a landing on the lower glacier to explore the melt pools and crevasses. Start this adventure with a spectacular helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep and mountain goats. Land on a huge snow field high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with Alaskan sled dogs and their mushers that live here all summer long. Take the dog team for an exhilarating dogsled ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team if you want, or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team. After the tour the helicopter takes you to the lower glaciers where you will land on the hard ice between the crevasses to see the majestic blue melt pools.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Helicopter Flightseeing , Dogsled Ride on Snow, Guided Glacier walk

Exclusions: TRANSFERS FROM ANCHORAGE NOT INCLUDED - Added for additional fee if needed

This 30-minute flight is a combination of our two best tours, Mahoney Falls and Top of the World. You will fly out to a 1500 foot waterfall, with the possibility of seeing mountain goats. Then fly along the George Inlet and up to our exclusive helipad on an 1800 foot mountain with views of the Canadian Rockies and Prince of Wales Island. You will stay on the helipad for 10 - 20 minutes to take pictures and enjoy your surroundings. The remainder of the 30-minute flight flies over the Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, and the cruise ships.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Use of safety equipment

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The most popular tour! Drive your own sled-dog team with 4 time Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey's team of mushers, handlers and champion dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Start this adventure with a helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep and goats. Land on a huge snow eld high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with champion sled dogs and their mushers that live here all summer. Take the dog team for an exhilarating ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over a 1,000 miles long, and of course take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the tour the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses.

Inclusions: Guided Sled dog Tour on Snow, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: TRANSFERS FROM ANCHORAGE NOT INCLUDED - Added for additional fee if needed