Anchorage Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing (1 hour)
Overview
Experience the thrill of a true Alaska glacier landing on this one-of-a-kind helicopter tour. Lift off from our Girdwood base (35 minutes south of Anchorage) and take in sweeping views of the Chugach Mountains, remote valleys, and massive glaciers. In spring and summer, vibrant blue meltwater pools appear across the ice, offering unforgettable photo opportunities.
Your tour includes a 30-minute glacier landing, giving you time to step onto the ice, explore with your pilot, and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Keep an eye out for wildlife—moose, bears, Dall sheep, and mountain goats are often seen in the backcountry below.
Fly with confidence knowing Alpine Air Alaska is the region’s most experienced helicopter tour company, trusted for over 30 years for our expert local pilots and strong safety record.
Roundtrip shuttle from Anchorage is not included but may be added for an additional fee.
Minimum 2 guests required for this tour. Solo passengers may be rescheduled.
What's Included
- All taxes and fees
- 60-minute Helicopter Tour
- Guided glacier hike
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs
- Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information
Meeting Location
599 Mount Hood Drive
Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Chugach National Forest
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Girdwood (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Weight limit is 290 lbs per seat (and a combined max of 600 lbs for 3 passengers).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- All taxes and fees.
- 60-minute Helicopter Tour.
- Guided glacier hike.
- Gratuities.
- Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs.
- Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Anchorage Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing (1 hour) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Anchorage Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing (1 hour) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes and fees
- 60-minute Helicopter Tour
- Guided glacier hike
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs
- Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Weight limit is 290 lbs per seat (and a combined max of 600 lbs for 3 passengers).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
