Four Glacier Adventure by Helicopter
Listen to music as you fly over four of Juneau’s finest glaciers. After a drive to Douglas Island where the base is located, get geared up for an amazing experience.
Enjoy the majesty of Juneau’s Icefield from a different vantage point. Your pilot flies over four different types of glaciers accessible only by boat or aircraft. Bring a camera to take pictures of the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier, the advancing Taku Glacier, the retreating Norris Glacier and the unique floating Dead Branch Glacier or river-like East Twin Glacier.
Depending on conditions, touch down on either the Norris or Taku glacier and let your guide teach you about the landscape. Whether its peering into a crevasse or watching a glacier stream in the icy surface, this is sure to be an experience you won’t forget. Your tour also includes a flight along the Gastineau Channel to see ruins of the gold mines that made Juneau famous.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Duration includes approximately 40 minutes of flight time and 15 minutes on the glacier.
- Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as passenger safety and comfort, the helicopter companies have advised that guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) will be assessed the weight surcharge to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter.
- Guests weighing 250lbs or more should reserve two tickets, and once onboard their ship, go to the Tour Office to have the extra ticket charge adjusted down to the surcharge amount.
- You cannot divide the excess weight among your party.
- Helicopter tours may have different cancellation policies to other tours. Please check with your cruiseline regarding these.
- If the tour is cancelled by the helicopter company due to weather, you will be refunded the full amount automatically.
- Passengers needing special accommodations must contact the Tour Office onboard at least 48 hours prior to the excursion to ensure arrangements can be made to meet their particular needs.
