Helicopter
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.
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Skagway Glacier Discovery By Helicopter
Lift off from the historic Skagway waterfront and experience the infinite beauty of Alaska’s remote glaciers. Begin with a flightseeing tour followed by a walking tour of a lifetime on Alaska's remotest glaciers. Experienced glacier guides will be with you to answer all of your questions and explain the awesome forces of nature at work. Leave all traces of civilization behind and experience the infinite beauty of Alaska’s remote glaciers. During your helicopter flight, you will head into a rugged region of sheer mountains, majestic valleys and massive glaciers. Jagged peaks towering over the Chilkat Glacier, cascading waterfalls, surrounding the Ferebee Glacier, or the spectacular "river of ice” known as the Meade Glacier, may be among the wonders you encounter. Flight routes and landing zones are selected daily to ensure that you receive the best that the area has to offer. Once you have reached your destination, you will be given the rare opportunity to explore one of Mother Nature’s greatest marvels. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you will not want to miss!
Full Day Heli-Fishing Flyfishing Trip
There is no greater access to Alaska’s wild rivers than via a helicopter! We run heli-fishing trips on multiple rivers throughout Southcentral Alaska, which is easily accessible from the Anchorage area. Our single day heli-fishing trips provide an amazing remote Alaskan river experience with much more ease than what you can accomplish on the road system. This is an opportunity to get out to nature, with no one else nearby and quickly start casting your fly in our amazing Alaskan tributaries, which are flowing with fish! This is a perfect trip for folks who want a wilderness trip/experience but don’t want to spend their whole time in Alaska in one remote location. Most trips depart from the beautiful town of Talkeetna in the shadow of Denali. Denali provides an amazing view as you are flown out to some of the most phenomenal fishing in Alaska. Depending on the time of year we target all 5 species of Pacific salmon. Huge bruiser rainbow trout are always present as well as Arctic grayling and Dolly Varden. Just like all our trips all fishing gear, tackle, food and drinks are included in the price of the trip except a fishing license which is easily purchased from the state. These trips can even be booked fairly last minute but more notification is always better when involving air travel. Please feel free to call or email to find out more information on these amazing trips!
VIP All Access Private Heli And Yacht Charter
This 6-hour VIP adventure combines the two best ways to see Juneau - by air AND by the sea! You’ll be chauffeured via Mercedes Sprinter and delivered to the our local helicopter base for your VIP Helicopter Experience. Buckle up, because this is no ordinary helicopter tour! Climb aboard your aircraft, featuring a sleek custom painted exterior and corporate leather interior for your nearly hour-long flight with glacier landing (if there is time, you will stop at TWO different glaciers.) Your pilot will choose one to two different glacier landings among the 36 named glaciers stretched across 1,500 square miles of the Juneau Icefield; a few landing possibilities include the Herbert, Taku, Norris, Gilkey, Hole in the Wall, or the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Moments after departing the Heli-base, you will enjoy a breathtaking view only seen by a few. Your flight takes you over ice spires, deep blue crevasses, and meltwater pools. With approximately 50 minutes of helicopter time, you will have plenty of opportunities to take in views of steep alpine ridges, lush rainforest, and the incredible glaciers below. For an up-close opportunity to appreciate this ancient landscape, your pilot will land in two different locations, where you will continue the tour on foot. You will have the opportunity to explore and take photographs of the stunning untouched landscape. Once on the ice, your pilot will escort you on an informative walk on the glacier’s surface while describing the magnificent area that surrounds you. Afterward, you'll be transported to Auke Bay, where you’ll board your private yacht for the day. Onboard, you’ll find champagne, wine, local Alaskan Brewing Co. beer, charcuterie cheese board, and delicious snack treats. Once we’re on the water, keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales and other world-class wildlife like orcas, bald eagles, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and even the occasional brown or black bear. Our master captain and expert naturalist take you to the best locations and share their local knowledge on the area and its wildlife. Most importantly, you can rest assured that Alaska Luxury Tours will do everything we can to make this an adventure of a lifetime.
Glacier Dog Sled Demonstration by Helicopter
Fly through the Alaskan wilderness before landing on the Denver Glacier where you’ll be greeted by an experienced musher and their team of sled dogs! Get an exclusive glimpse of their life as you hear tales of the trail and get to meet the dogs who have made the Iditarod famous. Feel the excitement as you learn about the training and bonding process between musher and their dogs. On this immersive small group tour, you will take flight from Skagway’s waterfront to be transported through the raw beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Your pilot will guide you over the Taiya Inlet and through the mountains to the Denver Glacier. Once landed on the glacier, your musher will teach you about the dog sledding equipment and gear as they share personal race stories. Interact with the dogs as you learn how to prepare a sled dog team for a race, from harnessing the eager pups to understanding their unique personalities and training techniques. Once the team is ready to go, watch the excitement and speed of these elite athletes as they dash across the glacier with their musher. After the demonstration, you will make your way over to the future Iditarod champions, puppies! Cherish this once in a lifetime opportunity as you cuddle with the puppies and take pictures together against the dazzling landscape of the glacier before loading back into the helicopters for your return flight to Skagway. Whether you’re a dog lover, an adventure seeker, or simply looking to immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness, this tour offers a unique blend of excitement, education, and stunning natural beauty. Book your spot today to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity! *Please note guests will not ride a dog sled pulled by Alaska sled dogs. This is a demonstration only excursion.
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.
Denali Glacier Landing Expedition
Walk on the massive Yanert Glacier with views of the spectacular and vast Alaska landscape! Experience the delight of standing upon the ancient Yanert Glacier on Denali's original glacier landing! Fed from the precipice of Mt. Deborah, which towers over the glacial valley in which you'll land, explored primarily by TEMSCO Denali, we invite you to truly encounter the great Alaskan Wilderness. Your tour will begin at our private heliport. From take-off, you'll soar over the rolling hills and sharp, jagged peaks of the Alaskan Backcountry as you travel up the currents of the glacially-fed Yanert River with your experienced pilot as your guide of the area. And, be sure to keep an eye out for caribou, moose, bear, and dall sheep on the way. Upon landing on the glacier, you will be free to roam the icy terrain. Have a drink of the freshest water this earth has to offer. Take home an ancient rock emerged from the crevices of the massive ice moraines. But, most importantly take it all in. Let your mind capture the imagery a camera never could. See the perfect shades of blue, wonder at the towering walls of the mountain surrounding you, and fall in love with Alaska the way it was meant to be seen.
Denali Heli Hiking Expedition
Explore the mountains just outside Denali National Park with a chance to view Denali, Mt Deborah, and local wildlife! Set off on your adventure at our private helipad where you will fly with one of our experienced pilots along with a naturalist expert of the area with over twenty years of experience in the Denali National Park area. From here, fly over the mountainous terrain of the Alaskan Backcountry keeping an eye out from wildlife (caribou, moose, bear, and dall sheep) on your way to a landing zone custom-picked by your guide to suite your desires and hiking ability. Whether your hope is to climb a steep slope to a mountainous ridge overlooking the peaks and valleys of the vast surroundings or wander the gentle tundra in search of an encounter with Alaska's wildlife, the heli-hike is a guided tour tailor-made for your personal desires. Experience the peace and solitude the true Alaskan wilderness has to offer, gain an appreciation for the nature untampered by human hands, and prepare to let your mind expand and your thoughts flow as your legs begin to navigate through the great unknown! On this tour, you’ll explore remote areas that are normally a full day’s hike away. Immediately after lifting off from our private riverside heliport, you will take in the breathtaking birds-eye view of the remote Alaskan wilderness. An exhilarating flight will bring you to our hiking area located just beyond the boundaries of Denali National Park. Once there, your guide will lead you on a gentle tailor-made trek above the tree line. Your naturalist guide will extend knowledge on local flora and fauna, and if you’re lucky – catch a glimpse of the wildlife in person. Relax on the hillside while enjoying a light snack. The hike will leave you with unforgettable views of rolling tundra and alpine ridgelines. This tour is limited to small groups in order to accommodate varying levels of mobility and guest desires.
Denali Tundra Express With Landing
Explore the mountains just outside Denali National Park with a chance to view Denali, Mt Deborah, and local wildlife! Enjoy this breathtaking helicopter ride through the peaks and valleys that make up the Alaska Range. Just moments after taking off from our riverside heliport, you will find yourself immersed deep in the Alaskan backcountry. As you explore the mountains just outside Denali National Park, look below for local wildlife or keep your eyes on the horizon for a chance to see Mt. Denali, North America's tallest mountain, or Mt. Deborah, her impressive sister to the east. You will set down on the soft, alpine tundra giving you the opportunity to step out and into the scenic landscape. With the pilot as your guide, take this opportunity to explore the local ecosystem, scan for local wildlife, snap a flurry of keepsake photographs, or just sink your feet into the tundra and breathe in the crisp mountain air.
Juneau Mendenhall Glacier and Guided Walk
Take in all the beauty Southeast Alaska has to offer on this once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour to the Mendenhall Glacier. You’ll soar through the lush green of the Tongass National Forest, over deep crevasses, past hanging icefalls and around jagged spires to bring you to the glacier where you will explore its surface with our expert glacier guides. Your tour begins with a short transfer to our comfortable and spacious heli-base. Here you will be geared up with glacier boots and given a safety briefing by our tour attendants. Load up into our state of the art helicopters and begin your bucket-list worthy adventure. Our highly-trained pilots will lift you off the ground and safely transport you over some of the most breathtaking sights you have ever seen. Lush green rainforests, alpine ridges, and glacier valleys pass beneath you as you make your way to the main attraction, the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Before touching down, you will have a birds-eye view of the awe-inspiring blue glacier ice, deep crevasses, spectacular ice falls and the jagged peaks of the Mendenhall Towers. Once you have safely landed on the glacier you will be welcomed by our team of expert glacier guides. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a tour of Mendenhall Glacier. During the 25 minutes you spend on the glacier you will learn how glaciers are formed and what makes them so spectacular. The tour will allow you to explore melt-water pools, feel glacial silt, and capture all of the beauty on your camera. The adventure isn’t over yet; join your pilot in the helicopter for a ride back to our base to take in the Alaskan beauty from the air one last time. Leaving the glacier behind you will take with you memories that will last a life-time.
Juneau Dog Sledding On The Mendenhall Glacier
Enjoy two exciting rides across the Mendenhall Glacier by helicopter and by dog sledding. Take in views of deep blue crevasses and glacier carved peaks as you ascend 4,000 feet to our Dog Camp on the Mendenhall Glacier. Mush like the Iditarod winners as you take in the still beauty of the Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields. Enjoy time with our professional mushers and their Alaskan sled dogs. Chat about camp life with our experienced dog mushers and cuddle with Alaska husky puppies! What’s on your Alaskan bucket list? Flying high above breathtaking views of Alaskan landscapes? Walking on the famed Mendenhall Glacier? Zipping through the snow on a sled pulled by a team of Alaskan huskies? This tour offers all this and more. You begin at our comfortable heli-base where you will be outfitted in glacier boots and given a safety briefing by our friendly tour attendants. From here you will load up into our state of the art helicopters and be whisked away to begin your dog sledding adventure. Our highly trained pilots will narrate the scenic helicopter ride on your way to the main attraction, the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. During your flight you will have a bird’s eye view of the lush Tongass Rainforest, soaring mountain peaks, and the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. As you touch down at our authentic dog mushing camp, you will be greeted by professional dog mushers and their energetic companions, the Alaskan Huskies! Experience the unique thrill as these athletes pull you through the snow that blankets the Mendenhall Glacier. Take turns directing the dogs with your musher and relaxing in the sled. After your exhilarating sledding experience, you will have time to cuddle with puppies and chat with your dog musher before boarding your helicopter to return to the heli-base. Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and check off that item on your bucket list.
Juneau Helicopter Pilot's Choice Tour
Moments after departing the heli-base, you will enjoy a breathtaking view only seen by few. Your flight takes you over ice spires, deep blue crevasses, and meltwater pools. After arriving at the heliport, you will be outfitted in glacier boots and given a safety briefing by our friendly tour attendants. Your pilot will choose two different glacier landings among the 36 named glaciers stretched across 1,500 square miles of the Juneau Icefield; a few landing possibilities include the Herbert, Taku, Norris, Gilkey, Hole in the Wall or the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Moments after departing the heli-base, you will enjoy a breathtaking view only seen by few. Your flight takes you over ice spires, deep blue crevasses, and meltwater pools. With approximately 50 minutes of helicopter time you will have plenty of opportunities to take in views of steep alpine ridges, lush rainforest, and the incredible glaciers below. For an up-close opportunity to appreciate this ancient landscape, your pilot will land in two different locations, where you will continue the tour on foot for approximately 15 minutes at each location. You will have the opportunity to explore and take photographs of the stunning untouched landscape. Once on the ice, your pilot will escort you on an informative walk on the glacier’s surface while describing the magnificent area that surrounds you. The Pilot’s Choice tour is an incomparable dynamic journey of discovery, a once-in-a-lifetime experience sure to provide enduring memories of Southeast Alaska. This tour enables you to see the most remote and ancient peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefields. Your pilot will be your guide for two different helicopter landings, so you can have a unique and personalized experience. This tour offers reduced passenger capacity and a flexible flight itinerary making this tour the pinnacle of flightseeing tours. With two different glacier landings and the pilot as your guide, this tour is a one-of-a-kind 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.
Ketchikan Roundabout Tour
This is a one-of-a-kind helicopter tour highlighting the townsite of Ketchikan and nearby lakes. Ketchikan may be small, but its quaintness is beautiful and breathtaking. This is an ideal 10 – 15-minute tour that allows cruise ship goers to get photos of their cruise ship, pictures of the town from the air, and still, have time to browse the local shops. Includes mountain lakes, fly over town, and cruise ship view.
Herring Cove Tour
This is a 20-minute flight to herring cove that delivers you to a serene cove that often has black bears feeding on Ketchikan’s abundant salmon. Includes fly over town, tranquil lake, and possible wildlife & marine life. While inflight to the cove you will also get to view the diverse terrain of the Tongass National Forest, you may also get to see the vast amount of marine life found in the Revillagigedo Channel.
Mahoney Falls Tour
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 with views of mountain lakes, waterfalls, and possible wildlife sightings.) 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 frequent possibility on this Ketchikan helicopter tour!
Top of the World Tour
This is an exclusive 40-minute helicopter tour (20 minute coastal flight to Annette Island with a 10 - 15 minute landing) of Alaska which lands you on a 2,000-ft. mountain top. 10 minutes on the mountain top for photos and tranquility that cannot be duplicated any other way in Ketchikan! Take in the 360 views of the Canadian Rockies, Pacific Ocean, all of Ketchikan, and the Tongass Narrows on this incredible helicopter tour from Ketchikan. Includes fly over town, nature walk, possible wildlife & marine life, and 360 views.)
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