Glacier Discovery by Helicopter
Glacier Discovery by Helicopter Tour Brochure (1.6MB) 
Leave all traces of civilization behind and experience the infinite beauty of Alaska's remote glaciers.
Lift off from the historic Skagway waterfront and 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. Enjoy a walking tour of a lifetime as our experienced glacier guides answer all of your questions and work to explain the awesome forces at work.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Duration includes approximately 40 minutes of helicopter time and 40 minutes on the glacier; giving a total time of 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Please allow additional time for transportation to and from the dock, a safety briefing, and outfitting of glacier boots. From pick up to drop off it is approximately 2 hours.
- Due to increased security, no carry-on bags will be allowed on the helicopters. A secure location will be provided at the office for storing personal items.
- You may bring your camera to take your own photos; however, it must be able to fit in your pocket.
- Helicopters may carry up to six guests depending on the combined group weight.
- Children 24 months of age and older are required to have own seat.
- Glacier boots are provided.
- Sunglasses and dressing warmly in layers is recommended.
- A weight surcharge applies to passengers weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed).
- Guests weighing 250 lbs. or more should reserve 2 tickets and, once onboard your ship, go to the Tour Office to have the extra ticket charge adjusted down to the surcharge amount.
- Helicopter tours may have different cancellation policies to other tours. Please check with your cruise line regarding these.
- Guests who will be bringing oxygen with them on the tour must have a portable unit that is secured to the guests body much like a ‘fanny pack.’ No oxygen bottles or devices used to make oxygen that are a pull along style will be able to accompany guests due to the securing of the unit in the aircraft for safety reasons. They must be airline approved cylinders.
- No wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, etc. allowed on flight.
- All guests must be able to get in and out of the helicopter unassisted, and walk on the glacier for a minimum of 100ft on uneven terrain.
- Helicopters do not stay with guests.
- Minimum age is 5. Infants under 2 years of age can be considered a lap child (at no charge) and should be added to the parent's weight they will be sitting on.
- Children 2-12 years must be accompanied by an adult, and pay full fare.
- Children 13-17 years of age traveling without a parent or guardian must provide a written consent form. Consent form must be signed by parent/guardian and shore excursion personnel.
- Coffee, tea, & hot chocolate is complimentary at heliport.
- Tour operation depends on glacier snow conditions and usually runs through early September.
