Helicopter in Seward
See Alaska from a whole new angle with Voyij’s helicopter tours. Glide over towering peaks, icy fjords, and ancient glaciers, then touch down for a glacier landing or dog sled ride. With expert pilots and jaw-dropping views, these flights deliver adrenaline, awe, and authentic Alaskan adventure in one unforgettable journey.
11 Activities
Glacier Landing By Helicopter
We will fly east away from Seward and view Godwin glacier from above. After we get a good look at this massive valley glacier we will head south to the adjacent valley where we will fly near 3 other massive glaciers. After we explore the area some looking for bears and goats we will land at the base of a massive valley glacier. We will get out for a little bit to explore and take some incredible photographs.
30-Minute Glacier Tour
Our most popular tour begins south over Resurrection Bay’s coast where you may see a variety of Alaskan Sea Life. We will explore valleys filled with enormous waterfalls and search for bears & goats. Entering Bear Glacier Lagoon you will view hundreds of icebergs from your seat prior to heading up the Harding Icefield. We will continue behind the Kenai Mountains into Paradise Valley and travel past Exit Glacier on our way back to town.
15-Minute Discovery Flight
We will fly east away from Seward and view Godwin Glacier from above. After we get a good look at this massive valley glacier we will head south to the adjacent valley where we will fly near 3 other massive glaciers. We explore the area looking for bears, goats, and moose while viewing massive glaciers and unique water features. The loop will end with a landing back at Seward Airport.
1-Hour Flying Expedition
This 1-hour tour covers a large wilderness area in and around Kenai Fjords National Park. We will see a variety of tidewater, valley, and hanging glaciers wile exploring the Harding Icefield. There is an excellent chance we will see goats, moose, and possible bear during the flight. Enormous river valleys, icebergs, waterfall, old goldmine claims, and snow-covered mountain peaks are all in the 1 hour experience.
Glacier Landing and Mountain Viewing Tour
Nothing says Alaska quite like glaciers! Come experience the wonder of nature on our 30 minute glacier landing scenic flight and landing. You will travel through a spellbinding glacier filled valley on the way to your landing where you will have the opportunity to get out at the toe of the glacier, take pictures, and touch glacier ice! Your tour begins in our office where we will get you properly outfitted for your excursion. We have boots, rain jackets, and even gloves for you to borrow. After you are geared up, it’s time to talk about safety! We pride ourselves on our excellent safety record – and were featured by the Alaskan Division of OSHA for our attentiveness to detail. All our passengers learn about how to safely enter and exit our helicopters as well as the key safety features on board. We primarily fly Robinson 44 helicopters which have room for three passengers as well as a small backpack or handbag. This means that everyone gets a window seat! If you are part of a larger group, don’t worry! We have multiple helicopters on site and are experts at working with large families and tour groups. We often take large families on this excursion because it is a great opportunity for family photos and to create that one-of-a-kind Alaskan holiday card. Then, it’s time for take off. If you’ve never flown in a helicopter, you will be amazed by the smoothness of the ride. Helicopters are far more comfortable than planes and our pilots have pinpoint precision as to where they can fly. Taking off from the airport, you will fly over a beautiful braided river towards Godwin Glacier. As you fly over the bay look for otters and whales. Sometimes, we will see bears and moose in this area. Godwin glacier will astound you — but that’s not where our journey ends. You’ll get to see the toe of Godwin Glacier before we turn into a mountain valley where you will fly by 3 glaciers: Porcupine Glacier, Snake-Tongue Glacier, and Hawk’s Glacier. This beautiful valley is a great place for family photos. The helicopter will land near the base of one of these three glaciers based on weather, group size, and your preference. When the helicopter lands, our pilots or guides will help snap some photos of you as explore the toe. Pose in front of glacier ice or make a snowball and enjoy the scenic vistas in front of you. Tour Highlights: - 15 Minute Helicopter Ride Our flight to our glacier dog sledding camp takes a beautiful scenic route up Godwin Glacier. Fly over incredible blue glacier ice and by immense waterfalls. On the return trip, fly through a stunning glacier-filled valley. Fly Over Godwin Glacier and See Seward from the Air. See Snake-Tongue, Porcupine Glacier, and Hawk’s Glacier - 15 Minute Glacier Landing Land on, next to, or at the toe of a nearby glacier. Where we land depends on the time of year and the stability of the glaciers in the area.
Bear Glacier Scenic Flight
Fly above the rugged coast of Resurrection Bay on the way to the largest glacier developed from the Harding Icefield. Bear Glacier rests above a secluded lagoon that holds hundreds of amazing icebergs. The flight to Bear glacier will leave you breathless as you pass stunning waterfalls, soar over beautiful mountain peaks, and finally, come into sight of Bear Glacier. This is a breathtaking flight and truly showcases Alaska's majesty. Multiple Departures Per Day Weather Permitting Tour Highlights: - Amazing 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to Bear Glacier - Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in the Kenai Fjords National Park: 11 miles long and 2 miles wide - Beautiful Icebergs - Bear Glacier boasts an incredible double medial moraine; one of the largest in the world - Incredible Waterfalls - Epic Photo Opportunities - Appropriate for All Ages. Children 2 and Under Ride Free - Complimentary Pick Up and Drop Off at all Seward Area Hotels. Flight Route Depart the Seward Airport and fly out Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Beach. From there, follow the beautiful Spruce creek back into a mountainous valley. Keep a sharp eye out for an old mining camp. You'll be impressed when Cathedral Falls comes into view. This incredible cascading waterfall is a sight to behold. Your helicopter will then ascend through an alpine meadow. Views of the Calisto glacier are possible later on in the summer when the snow has melted. Soar over beautiful mountain peaks as Bear Glacier comes into view. This expansive glacier is over 7 miles long and 2 miles wide. Fly low and slow up the face of the glacier and zoom through icebergs. On the flight back, fly over Fort McGilvray, an old World War 2 installation, or through Paradise valley if the weather allows.
Extended Bear Glacier Scenic Flight
Fly by stunning Bear Glacier and circle through the lagoon there, getting up close to incredibly large icebergs, then fly over the mountains and descend onto Aialik glacier whose stunning face descends over 500ft into the ocean. Fly up the face of the glacier, watch the glacier calve, and take in the incredible sights that Kenai Fjords National Park has to offer. Multiple Departures Per Day Weather Permitting Tour Highlights: *Landing Highlights - Amazing 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to Bear Glacier - Land at an Iceberg Filled Lagoon - Beautiful Setting for Photos - Our Staff 'Favorite' - Appropriate for All Ages. Children 2 and Under Ride Free - Complimentary Pick Up and Drop Off at all Seward Area Hotels. *Extra Flight Time Highlights - Amazing 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to Bear Glacier - See Aialik or Skilak Glacier in Additional to Bear Glacier - Incredible Waterfalls - Depending on the season, bear viewing may be Possible. Flight Route: Depart the Seward Airport and fly out Resurrection Bay to Tonsina Beach. From there, follow the beautiful Spruce creek back into a mountainous valley. Keep a sharp eye out for an old mining camp. You'll be impressed when Cathedral Falls comes into view. This incredible cascading waterfall is a sight to behold. Your helicopter will then ascend through an alpine meadow. Views of the Calisto glacier are possible later on in the summer when the snow has melted. Soar over beautiful mountain peaks as Bear Glacier comes into view. This expansive glacier is over 7 miles long and 2 miles wide. Fly low and slow up the face of the glacier and zoom through icebergs. On the flight back, fly over Fort McGilvray, an old World War 2 installation, or through Paradise valley if the weather allows.
The Grand View Tour
This tour is the Holy Grail of Scenic flights! Take a journey over the spectacular Harding Icefield and Aialik Glacier on the way to Aialik Bay. Potential of seeing Calving Glaciers, Breeching Whales, Mountain Goats, Black Bears, All sorts of Sea Life, and unforgettable oceanic views from Resurrection bay. 60 minutes of flight time can take you to some of the most incredible places outside Seward, including the Harding Icefield which covers over 300 square miles alone and up to 1,100 square miles if you count the surface area of all 40 of the glaciers that it spawns. You could fly over Aialik Glacier and Aialik Bay in some of the most beautiful areas that Alaska and the world have to offer! This is a 1-hour flight with the route being determined the day of your trip based on discussion and weather conditions. Multiple Departures Per Day Weather Permitting Tour Highlights: - See Skilak Glacier, Bear Glacier, Aialik Glacier, and Countless Other Smaller Glaciers - Gorgeous Mountains, Valleys, and Countless Alpine Lakes and Waterfalls - Fly Over the Harding Icefield - Visit an Active Salmon Spawning Stream - Fly to An Incredibly Active Bear Area and Look for Brown and Black Bears Fishing for Salmon - Fly Up and Down the Face a 500 Ft. Wall of Ice - Zoom through Icebergs at Bear Glacier Lagoon - Fly Over Gorgeous Alpine Meadows and Lost Lake Flight Route Depart the Seward Airport and fly north over Box Canyon over gorgeous alpine meadows towards Lost Lake a dazzling blue. Look for bears and moose at elevation and enjoy the many hanging glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and the beautiful wildflowers that bloom throughout the summer. You will then fly over Cooper Lake and the Upper Russian River where we often see bears fishing for Salmon from mid-June through late August. This is a great spot to let the aircraft hover from above as you watch the bears fish. Follow the river through a beautiful valley and look for the Skilak glacier before flying up and over parts of the beautiful 700 square-mile Harding Icefield. Emerge from the Icefield near Aialik Glacier, which boasts an impressive 500ft ice face that descends directly into the ocean. Explore the ice face and watch for pieces of the glacier to calve off. Then, fly through a mountain pass towards Bear Glacier. Zoom through icebergs, watching for seals, and fly over the beautiful double medial moraine. Finally, fly back through Paradise valley, searching for mountain goats and more bears or along the beautiful coastline towards Fort McGilvary.
Bear Glacier Heli/Kayak Half Day Combo Tour
Experience the best of air, land, and sea! This is the ultimate Alaskan experience. Break away from the crowds and access this untouched Alaskan gem. Begin with a scenic ride over the mountains and glaciers by helicopter followed by an exploration of a land-bound freshwater lagoon filled with monumental icebergs by kayak! One of the longest and largest glaciers off the Harding Ice Field Bear Glacier is a unique destination in Kenai Fjords National Park and will surely take your breath away. Simply stunning, rain or shine! Keep an eye out for seals sunning on ice sheets and bears browsing for berries. Routes vary depending on the current ice conditions in the lagoon. Bear Glacier is an extremely dynamic environment and each trip is a unique experience. This is as wild as Alaska gets! We drive you a short distance to our airport to meet your helicopter and helicopter pilot. From there, we fly over Resurrection Bay and up over the Kenai Mountains. We look for bears, mountain goats, and take in the amazing scenery. The helicopter flight is about 15 minutes each way. Once we descend into the beautiful and dynamic Bear Glacier area we land at our base camp located deep in the lagoon. Bear Glacier is visible most of the time from our landing site and camp. Kayaks will be waiting for your arrival. We paddle around the icebergs and get a closer look at Bear Glacier until it is time for the helicopter to come pick us up. About the Glacier: Bear Glacier is the largest glacier within the Kenai Fjords National Park and as it is ever-changing, never disappointing. We have the longest continuous guiding experience in Bear Glacier, unmatched by any other company in Seward, Alaska as well as a great safety record providing trips in remote Alaska for many years. Transport by Helicopter provides more paddle time than jet boats and water taxis and is much more reliable, comfortable, and safer. The views during this flight are unmatched! We originally tried the water taxi and jet boat options and decided to discontinue those due to the comfort, the safety of our guests. Because of those reasons and also access issues we determined that the helicopter was the best way to access this remote area. Helicopters are Robinson R-44 four-passenger helicopters which are the workhorse of the tourism businesses here in Alaska. About the Helicopter Flight: This flight is one of the most scenic ways that you can do to see the diverse topography that Alaska has to offer as you transition from sea level with its temperate rain forest boreal forests to alpine above treeline to then traveling over the scree field with snowbanks. Once you fly over the peaks you will descend down into a beautiful glacial lagoon where you will fly above the immense icebergs providing a rare view of the ice and its ice shelf that extends ours beneath the water level creating a beautiful sight you will then land at our Bear Glacier Base Camp that offers an in your face view of Bear Glacier which is the Kenai Fjords National Parks largest glacier. Often we see the local mountain goats, bears, and sometimes even wolverine as we fly over these rugged areas. About the Kayaking Adventure: This paddle is like no other that you will find in this part of Alaska. You will with your guide paddle from our base camp where we cache the stable tandem kayaks which we use to paddle in this iceberg-laden area. The icebergs can be beautiful but also can be very unpredictable and hazardous due to their movements. Your guide will lead you through this area providing glacial interpretation and travel routes as you paddle and view these beautiful icebergs.
40 Minute Eastbound Tour
This tour takes us towards the 2nd largest icefield in the United States, the Sargent Icefield. We will fly close to at least 7 spectacular glaciers and explore remote Nellie Juan Lake where sometimes we will see large brown bears and herds of moose. Waterfalls and rolling meadows stretch far on this flight, so have your camera ready!
45 Minute Icefield Tour
This tour is an extension of our 30-minute Bear Glacier Tour. We will continue towards Aialik and Pederson Glacier which will allow us to get a better look at the Harding Icefield traveling south. We will view a 400-foot-tall tidewater glacier as well as have a good opportunity to see Alaskan Bears, goats, and other wildlife.
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