Juneau Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk provided by Coastal Helicopters. The ride there and back to the airport were beautiful and memorable Loved it. Please call us at 800-789-5610 to schedule your tour! The staff was great and our pilot was awesome! Our excursion was originally cancelled and they were able to rebook us for later in the day. Absolutely beautiful views. ), Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces. Breath taking !! Margot. Everyone at Alaska Shore Excursions was very professional and courteous. We find the Herbert Glacier to be of particular charm and seclusion. There is nothing to compare to the experience. This tour was worth every penny! The staff was exceptional and went out of there way to accommodate each person. The helicopter ride was so smooth and landing on an icefield was so cool! I would highly recommend these tours to everyone. Worried about the ice? Got to taste the run off of 400+ yo glacier. Oiur pilot, Jamie, was great. The full cancellation policy can be found here. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!! There are no age restrictions for this tour. If you have questions about tours prior to booking, please email [email protected]. Our pilot was excellent and very informative. Appreciated the assistance on getting out onto the glacier. Helicopter tours in Juneau are the best possible way to experience the breadth and beauty of this awe-inspiring region, as they provide the opportunity to see forty large glaciers in addition to around one hundred smaller ones! One of the coolest things I have ever done. She said....helicoptor glacier tour and recommended Alaska Shore Excursions! Had some inclement weather to adjust to but non the less it was an experience to remember Jerry & Kathie. Our pilot was knowledgeable and extremely nice. A good tip was to take an empty water bottle, Josh filled it up so we could taste the coldest purest water on earth. You will never forget this one! Holy Cow this was the most spectacular excursion ever! Very well-organized. Our landing will be on either the Herbert, Taku, Lemon or Norris Glacier, during the landing your pilot becomes your guide and you are free to ask questions. flew around the glacier several times giving us wonderful views, including the face....ruggedly beautiful, then chose a landing place for us to walk around on unbelievably blue ice and see a mulan!! If you're looking for a flightseeing option during your Alaskan cruise, definitely choose Juneau and we highly recommend the Icefield Excursion. Excellent and exciting tour, loved the helicopter flight, pilot gave informative talk on glacier. This was an amazing experience!!! Bring a camera and take as many pictures as you can! Fantastic excursion , very well organized and left us with wonderful memories. The views were spectacular!! Great experience and superb Pilot. The sights from take off to the landing were stunning and like nothing I have experienced before. Great experience. Headset to enjoy the pilot's narration during the flight, Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base, 30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation, 30 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter, 20~25 minutes - guided walk at glacier landing. The color of the ice is incredible. The only complaint is wish we had gone during snowier conditions, but that's mother natures fault. Alaska-shoreexcursions did a good job ! So glad I did this and wouldn't hesitate to do it again! Mendenhall Glacier and Guided Walk. Marg and Pete. Really enjoyed the landing on the glacier and be able to walk around. Our pilot, Josh, was incredible and the glaciers were beautiful. This was the best thing we did!! He also told us many glacier facts and happily took lots of pictures of us standing on a glacier so our family and friends would believe us!! Maybe a little explanation from our pilot/guide would add to the experience. Adult and child prices are the same for this tour. We had beautiful weather and the scenery was fabulous. Loved it all. Juneau Icefield Excursion is our most popular Juneau helicopter tour. Sydney Trip well worth the money. Our pilot, Jessie, was great. So this dude Jamie was our guide. Our guide Mike was wonderful and flew us over the mountain and glacier prior to landing. Great experience! This was to be our most important excursion and we were not disappointed! Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base, no food or drink is provided while on tour. We had most amazing time. This Juneau helicopter icefield tour will make you feel as though you're traveling through time as you fly over million-year-old glacial icefields. Truly amazing one of a kind experience. The ice was slippery! Drinking from the cold, flowing water was refreshing. Fantastic experience. We had a little time to kill before our flight so the driver showed us around town (I wish I remembered his name)The flight was amazing and the pilot was very smooth and gave us alot of Info! This is absolutely a must see, and this company did an outstanding job making our transfer from the boat to the helicopter seamless. He was very knowledgeable. Nov 30, 2020 - Check out the top Juneau Helicopter tours. This was an other-worldly experience you will carry with you forever. In order to receive a refund, changes and cancellations must be made more than 7 days prior to your tour date. This was the highlight of my trip! 212 Admiral Way Ste. We travelled from Canada, so the price in Canadian was 6.95 for the two of us. I'd recommend this company to anyone! Would recommend 100%. This excursion was the highlight of our Cruise. Thanks Mike. Your pilot will be with you the entire tour, so they’ll be happy to lend a helping hand whenever necessary. The pilot was excellent tour guide-funny, outgoing, and knowledgeable. We went to Alaska for the first time and were SO glad that we booked this excursion. It was an amazing experience. The stunning views begin before you even take off, as you take in Juneau’s landscape on your journey to the helicopter base. This is a once in a life time tour and worth every penny. During the glacier landing, guests will remain in the helicopter where doors will remain open for optimum viewing. Couldn't have been better. I wish I'd had a chance to sit in front. Would have rated 5 stars if time on glacier was 40 minutes vs. the allotted 20 minutes. Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however this is not a designated wildlife tour and nothing can be guaranteed. All photos (92) Select Date and Travelers. The flight was smooth and the landing on the glacier was flawless. If you choose not to reschedule or we can’t find a time that works for you, our refund policy clearly states that refunds due to weather canceled flights are refunded in full. I highly recommend this excursion. Well run operation. Please send an email to [email protected] letting us know which tours you would like to cancel as we must have all cancelation requests in writing. Pilot was great! If you want to get off that damn cruise ship your stuck on and rock out on a glacier in Alaska call this company. Great plight & guide were both nice. This tour is about 1 hour from take off to landing, 20 min flight out, 20 min flight back and 20 min on the glacier itself. The pilot was wonderful. The helicopters hold up to 6 people. This was absolutely the highlight of our trip! If your party is larger than 6 passengers, multiple helicopters will fly your group up to the landing spot at the same time. The tour was excellent. This is the first helicopter flight for many guests, so nerves at this point are completely normal! Helicopter to the icefield and meet the dogsled husky team on your Juneau Alaska or Skagway Alaska Cruise Ship shore excursion. Fantastic- I just wish I had more time on the Glacier. Keep an eye out for glacial streams, and maybe grab a sip! He helped everyone walk around the glacier and took as many pictures as you wanted. See reviews and photos of the best helicopter tours and rides in Juneau. The pilot narrated throughout the flight and engaged everyone. Fly the skies, climb a glacier, or mush a dog sled team. Take in all of the beauty Southeast Alaska has to offer on this once in a life-time helicopter tour to the Mendenhall Glacier. And you know how hard it is to please teenagers :). He was younger and wore a driving cap. Embark on a once in a lifetime ride in the sky for a truly unforgettable experience in Juneau, Alaska. Oct 31, 2020 - Check out the top Juneau Helicopter tours. "Star" our pilot was informative and knowledgeable and ensured that we got to see the glacier and some of it's features close up and in person. Pilot did a great job of guiding us on this trip. Tour Dates: May-September. Our pilot, (Evan?) The Icefield Helicopter Excursion is the most popular of the helicopter tours in The professionalism of the company & pilot was exceptional & we were blessed with outstanding weather making the experience that much more exciting. This tour is limited mobility and wheelchair accessible. Enjoyed it thoroughly! Then, land at a remote glacier camp and set out on an adrenaline-fueled dogsledding excursion, pulled by Alaskan huskies. Don’t be! Hang on as the pilot sets down right on the ice and powers the helicopter down to give you the opportunity to explore this rugged, glaciated terrain. Thank you so very much to the tour operator for the professional and friendly service from start to finish. While we strive to keep all groups under 6 together, in order to balance the weight distribution in the helicopter & ensure a safe flight, groups may be split up into separate helicopters upon reaching the helicopter base. Everyone was so friendly! No one around but us! The helicopter ride was awesome. There is a good chance wildlife will be seen during your tour, either in flight or while on the glacier. I would recommend anyone cruising through Juneau to try this excursion. Wonderful experience! Spectacular views and experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat!!! It was truly unbelievable!! Our pilot (Starr) was awesome!! Would do this tour again in a heartbeat! If you have further questions please email [email protected] or if it is an urgent matter you can call 1-888-586-8489. Read more. Enjoy aerial views on a helicopter flight over the rock formations and icefalls of the Juneau Icefield, and land on a glacier for a narrated walk amidst the spectacular glacial landscape. Tour company was awesome! Really amazing experience! Very professional & friendly staff! Landing back at the airport we observed other helicopters and a jet taking off; he banked us around and landed. Would recommend this excursion! You can tell they love what they do. Awsome more than expected very professional operation. The pilot had knowledge and made it an unforgettable experience! While many flightseeing options stay high in the sky, this one actually incorporates a remote landing providing a more tangible experience, You won’t want to forget the camera on this one as this area is a photographer’s dream. Helicopter flight over Juneau Icefield with remote landing on a glacier, Time to explore the icefield by foot with your pilot-guide, About 1 hour duration from take-off to return to heli-base. This was a wonderful adventure. This was a highlight & it is a MUST DO for anyway visiting Juneau. More Info. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that our guide and pilot Ryan didn't talk very much during the tour. Staff were organized and pilot was experienced as well as excited to share information about the glacier. From. Testimonials. Guests with limited mobility must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus. Unforgettable moments. Would do it again! With over 16,000 miles of ice across the state, there’s no better way to explore the stunning frozen scenery than with a private helicopter tour. It is completely private, not like those other tour companies where a bunch of helicopters go to the same location, the experience is all about you and your companions. He even took my camera and took pictures down the crevasse that he didn't want me to get too close too. You have to fly over a glacier and then walk on one to appreciate its size and power. It was amazing and the tour guide was so interesting and had my attention the entire time. Josh was a great tour guide explaining every detail, what we were looking at and then offered to take our pictures in several spots. For all other questions, please email [email protected] or call 1-888-586-8489, In order to check the status of your reservation request, please use the following link: alaskashoreexcursions.com/order-status. Don't vacillate. The entire operation from pick up to drop off is run like a fine-tuned helicopter. Disappointed, but still a great experience. Beautiful experience. All reservations must be made through the website as our customer service representatives cannot take credit card information over the phone. The glacier tour is a must see. Such a great excursion. via email. Duration: Approx. Amazing from start to finish. Your pilot will act as your guide for your entire helicopter tour, including the time you’ll spend on the glacier. From the time the driver picked us up to the end of our excursion we had a lot of fun! He even took pictures of us that turned out beautifully! excursions you book. Juneau and Skagway Alaska summer glacier sled dog tours. Your bird’s eye view of Herbert Glacier will take your breath away. You could tell this was a very well run happy place to work. WOW!! Do not leave Alaska without doing this excursion. Very good organization. The pilot-guide will choose the ultimate destination to maximize the experience and actually lands the helicopter on a remote icefield miles from the heli-base. Unforgettable tour. EXCELLENT!! Juneau Hotels; Juneau Bed and Breakfast; Juneau Holiday Rentals; Juneau Packages; Flights to Juneau; Juneau Restaurants; Juneau Attractions; Juneau Travel Forum; Juneau Pictures; Juneau Map; Juneau Guide; All Juneau Hotels; Juneau Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Juneau; By Hotel Type. Will our group all be in the same helicopter? Food and drink are not allowed during this tour. Dave and Karen Your experienced pilot will be your glacier guide while viewing awe-inspiring moulins, crevasses, icefalls, ponds and streams on the Herbert Glacier. 1650 Maplesden Way, Juneau, AK. You cannot miss this tour if going to Juneau. We had a great experience on our Icefield Helicopter tour, the entire staff from the time the shuttle picked us up, to getting us ready for the flight and Jessie our pilot , all were very professional and friendly. The pilot was very nice and experienced and we had a smooth flight and both landings were as smooth as smooth. Definitely. The rest of the ground crew were fun, energetic, and very safety orientated. This excursion was breath taking. The Icefield Helicopter Excursion is the most popular of the helicopter tours in Juneau and features a half-hour of unforgettable flightseeing. They were reasonable in price, booking was very easy, great info was given with where to meet/what to expect. Layered clothing, hats, gloves and sunglasses are strongly recommended. The pilot was courteous as well as informative. I wish we had more time in the Glacier, I feel we were rushed a bit otherwise it was AMAZING! If you have further questions please email [email protected] or if it is an urgent matter you can call 1-888-586-8489, Please email us at [email protected] or call 1-888-586-8489In order to check the status of your reservation request, please use the following link: alaskashoreexcursions.com/order-status. Very organized and friendly staff. Alaska Private Touring has been a leader delivering the best custom-designed Alaska tours for over 20 years. Flying around the mountains and glaciers took your breath away and landing on the glacier was so smooth. What an amazing trip. Highly recommend. Robbie our pilot was awesome! Are there restrooms available during this tour? Enjoy breathtaking views of spectacular rock formations of the mountain peaks, rainforests, glaciers, icefalls, ice spires, and vibrant-blue crevasses of the Juneau Icefield. Both drivers were very friendly professional and personable and gave us some info on the town of Juneau while driving. Tour Overview. Ride was smooth. Had a wonderful time safe professional very well organized. The glacier itself was magnificent! Absolutely beautiful and fascinating to land and walk on the glacier. Full view. The ground staff also very helpful! NorthStar Helicopters offers helicopter, glacier, and dogsledding tours in Juneau, AK. I thought we were booking a trip to Mendenhall glacier...but due to the amazing weather, we went to a different glacier and were the only ones there. Absolutely! It was awesome. The pilot got some great photos of us as a family too which I really appreciated. Pilot didn't deviate from straight line flight. Upon our arrival, the staff is organized and efficient. More Info. Will recommend you! We were transported about 15-20 minutes in a van to the check in location which was next to the Juneau airport. Join Alaska Icefield Expeditions Glacier Dog Sledding Team and Coastal Helicopters in Juneau, Alaska for an amazing adventure. Everyone was super friendly and extremely helpful. The tour was small and felt very individualized! Highly recommended! There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. Worth the trip even though the actual time on the glacier is about 20 minutes. Wish we could have had more time on the glacier. 5 Juneau, Alaska 99801. He was very helpful offering to take pictures of everyone and sharing as much info as he could about the glacier. This was the highlight of our vacation. If you have already received tickets, please call the local tour operator phone number listed on your tickets for tour-specific questions as they will be the best resource to answer unique questions. It’s hard to describe the feeling when the helicopter powers down and you find yourself far in Alaska’s quiet backcountry – it’s priceless. Shawn was a consummate professional. It is a MUST do in Alaska. This is a trip I would recommend for anyone who is fortunate enough to make it to Alaska. I would recommend Alaska Shore Excursion, great tour. It was amazing! The pick up at the port was on time and the team went through everything in detail and efficiently. Book effortlessly online with Tripadvisor! Had an amazing time on Hebert Glacier! Private helicopter tour to the ice field was amazing. Felt super safe the whole time which was nice because this was my first time in a helicopter. What if my tour group is larger than 6 people? Breathtaking!!! Well worth it. All 6 of us who were on the trip talked during and after and made same comment that it would've been so much better if we could've had more commentary on the glaciers, area and things we're seeing but he was quiet for most of the time. A great experience that was our favorite of the trip. Enjoyed the flight. The tours include the helicopter flight with a glacier landing, appropriate gear, and a guide. You have up until 7 days prior to your tour date to cancel for any reason. COVID-19 update: See the added health and safety measures this experience is taking. Yes, you can bring your DSLR camera on this tour. Would have liked it to be longer for what you pay. However, this is not a wildlife viewing tour and we cannot guarantee you will see wildlife. I would recommend to others. I highly recommend this tour. Your skilled pilot-guide narrates the journey, and as you approach your destination, you realize that you're actually going to land on this remote icefield! Awesome Pictures. Great experience all around from the van driver to the ground crew to the pilot and the glacier crew. By far, the best excursion we enjoyed, during our amazing Alaskan vacation. The views were spectacular and getting the opportunity to walk and explore Herbert Glacier was amazing! Highly recommended! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. And our pilot Ben was amazing! Outstanding excursion. With dock-to-dock transportation included, a short ride from your cruise ship takes you over to the helicopter base where you meet with your pilot-guide and go over brief safety instructions. This was great tour and I would recommend it to anyone. Most passengers on our helicopter tours feel like they’re the only people in the world while on their glacier landing, and we like to keep it unique and exclusive for everyone. We had a good pilot who was very happy to assist with pictures. This was the 2nd best excursion of my lifetime! You will never know these glaciers anyway close to when you stand on one. I had a very good experience. We had a little time to walk around and enjoy the view and watch the sun start to sink on our flight back. The glacier ice absorbs most colors of the spectrum but reflects blue light, making for a stunning visual display. The trip lasts about one hour from take-off to return. Our pilot chose to take us to a glacier that looked nothing like the photos, but instead looked more like a field of flat snow. A must see in Alaska! Activity Level: Moderate. The Glacier was exceptional. Also happy that we flew to the Herbert glacier which was not crowded with other groups. Your pilots will remain with you through the journey. If this is the case, you will still land with the rest of your party on the glacier, and will be able to spend this time with them. After I thought about it and what a once in a lifetime experience this was going to be, I decided I wanted to actually land and walk on a glacier. Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces. In order to receive a refund, changes and cancellations must be made more than 7 days prior to your tour date. Pilot was fantastic, very professional. Was an incredible trip. It was great being up close and personal with the glacier. Duration: 2.5 hours. Would have liked just a little more time on the glacier given the fact the glacier was not far from meeting point, but overall a really great tour, Our pilot Robby exceeded our expectations. From the assistants helping us get our "snow/ice" shoes to the pilot and guide himself, this was a top notch time. Dan was an excellent pilot and guide. Great excursion, incredibly nice!.The onboarding and preflight process was nice, awesome helicopters, pilot and flying experience were great; and the glacier simply astonishing!!! Riding in a helicopter for the 1st time, you were quickly made comfortable by our pilot Josh who explained the details of the trip up to the glacier. Great value when compared to cruise ship offerings. Once in a lifetime experience. The excursion was breath taking and unforgetful, Great company...highly recommend! Check-in process was easy, right by the Tram in Juneau. Wewill remember it always. 3-hour tour that includes 30 minutes of helicopter flying, a landing on one of the Juneau Icefield's glaciers (1,500-square-mile icefield with over 140 glaciers, among the popular ones are: Mendenhall, Herbert, and Taku), and 1 hour at the dog-sledding camp where you will: tour the camp, meet your "musher," and actively sled for 20-30 minutes with Alaskan huskies. Thanks for a great afternoon. Our pilot/guide was fantastic. 2.25 Hours. Better than any pictures or text could even capture-- there really is nothing like landing on a glacier, looking down a crevasse, and drinking fresh icy glacier water. Wow. If the weather is just not cooperating and the pilots determine that it’s too bad to fly, we’ll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. They gave us all the equipment we needed to safely navigate the glacier, got to drink glacier water and took beautiful pictures of the ice blue glacier! People were professional and friendly. The average temperature is between 15-20°F cooler than on the ground. I felt cost was too high for what I got. I had never been in a helicopter before but our pilot was so good! Each helicopter can seat up to 6 passengers, provided the weight and balance calculations work out in each aircraft. Juneau Tours. The time spent on the glacier was absolutely worth every penny spent on this excursion. We accomplished that goal and trip was as advertised. This excursion was the highlight of our visit to Alaska. Get Quote Call (907) 983-2886 Get directions WhatsApp (907) 983-2886 Message (907) 983-2886 Contact Us Find Table Make Appointment Place Order View Menu. Pilot was awesome with lots of knowledge of the glaciers, area and helicopter. Book effortlessly online with Tripadvisor! This trip is the best part of the vacation. There is no experience in the world like being on top of/walking around on a glacier. Take to the skies and enjoy aerial views of Juneau Icefield’s unruly rock formations and icefalls, with a knowledgeable pilot explaining what you see along the way. This was the best experience ever; thanks for making this a memory of a lifetime! You can also expand your Juneau glacier tour to include dog sledding. Juneau Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier Tour, Skagway Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing Helicopter Tour, Juneau Dog Sledding & Glacier Helicopter Tour, Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour, **THIS TOUR IS NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THE 2021 SEASON**. We are a family of four with two teenagers (14 & 18) that absolutely loved this excursion! Very professionally done but easy going. Book a tour online. Fun time. We had Scott as our tour guide and he was amazing, knowing exactly where to caption the perfect photograph. Tour Operator in Juneau. Possibly the most spectacular shore excursion we have ever taken. Helicopter tours in Juneau are the best possible way to experience the breadth and beauty of this awe-inspiring region, as they provide the opportunity to see forty large glaciers in addition to around one hundred smaller ones! Tour times below are approximate: How many passengers ride in the helicopter together? Share. Will do again!! Really a trip of a lifetime, unforgettable. This was the highlight of my trip to Alaska. Beautiful tour with Ben - very nice pilot - feel secure with him - highly recommanded, Wish the pilot would give more information during helicopter ride and at the glacier, The experience was great. Charter & Contract Services. Our pilot Dan took us up and found a great spot for pictures. This excursion was the highlight of our cruise to Alaska. Robert's Tramway building. Pilot, Mitch was both professional and the consummate guide. Your pilot-guide will be with you from start to finish. But once we were on the van, I rest went well:) just wish we had more time on the glacier and helicopter. Loved spending time on the icefield and we were in awe of it's beauty. Landing and walking on the ice, viewing the beautiful mountain surroundings was magical. Juneau Icefield Excursion- $290 per seat under 280 lbs and $375 over 280 lbs Juneau Icefield Excursion is our most popular Juneau helicopter tour. This was a great company; they picked us up at the center of Juneau, checked us in, fit us with boots and gave us our instructions for pre-board and what to expect. Most of the Juneau Icefield is inaccessible without taking to the skies, which is why the Mendenhall Glacier helicopter tour is a perfect choice. Save. Before our trip, the staff and I had been emailing back and forth, and they were always super helpful and kind. Check out other frequently asked questions here! To stand on a glacier while they still exist. Both of my children LOVED this trip the most. Do not hesitate to book this excursion!!! The excursion was well organized. Glacier and Dog sledding tours in Alaska’s historic gold rush town of Skagway. More Info. This was an awesome excursion! Check out the exciting Glacier Point Wilderness Safari in Skagway! Of Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, Juneau is arguably the best destination for flightseeing as it has the largest concentration of glaciers in the immediate area. Our guide was great! If it weren't for the other reviews, I wouldn't have experienced this auspicious excursion. We had an amazing time on our Juneau Icefield Helicopter tour, it was my first time on a helicopter and I was grateful for our pilot she was a lovely young lady which made the trip so smooth and extremely informative. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!! If you would like to exchange one tour for a different one, you must create a new reservation for the new tour and send us an email to cancel the other tour. The excursion itself was amazing. Very concerned with safety and knowledgeable. Very well organised and would highly recommend this company for the experience of a lifetime ! Explore Juneau Alaska's Icefield on a 2.5 hour guided helicopter flightseeing tour and landing. It doesn't take long for the nerves to dissipate after take-off though, because the endless horizon of ice-capped mountain ranges and flowing rivers of ice below are beyond captivating. Would recommend to any visitor to Juneau. Juneau Icefield Helicopter Tour was awesome! Still worth every penny though. You will then receive your tickets Our pilot was excellent and very knowledgeable. There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter. Our pilot was AWESOME and gave us the best ride of our lives. charged if your order can be completed in time for your requested excursion. Your credit card will only Would highly recommend it. This tour is about 1 hour from take off to landing, 20 min flight out, 20 min flight back and 20 min on the glacier itself. Flew that helicopter like a banshee!!' Will I see any wildlife or bears on this tour? The only setback was that they split up my family of 4 into two separate helicopters. Not going to lie, I didn t want to cough up the money but everyone said it was worth it, so I did it. Don't hesitate. No Alaskan adventure is complete without a Juneau Icefield Tour. This helicopter flightseeing tour with glacier landing will fly you over the massive Juneau Icefield where you will see spectacular rock formations and icefalls. Some commentary on the way to the airport would have been great. Landing on glacier was even better. This was the experience of a lifetime. The flight seemed so fast and the time at the glacier flew too, but it happens when you have a great time. Get ready for take off and soar over Juneau as you take in all the breathtaking scenery below. The tour guide could have been better on the glacier. West Lafayette, IN. This was an amazing excursion! Arrangements went smoothly and on schedule. The pilot was very competent and knowledgeable. No tricks, no gimmicks, no hidden fees. Helicopter tours and dogsledding on the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Fly over spectacular ancient glaciers and mountain peaks of the Juneau Icefield. We landed on Herbert glacier and it was amazing! Excellent excursion! 3-hour tour that includes 30 minutes of helicopter flying, a landing on one of the Juneau Icefield's glaciers (1,500-square-mile icefield with over 140 glaciers, among the popular ones are: Mendenhall, Herbert, and Taku), and 1 hour at the dog-sledding camp where you will: tour the camp, meet your "musher," and actively sled for 20-30 minutes with Alaskan huskies. Highly recommend! As another reviewer had mentioned, this is a once in a lifetime experience that should be crossed off your bucket list. This allows for a truly focused tour experience. I was originally going to book an excursion that allowed for a hike to view Mendenhall Glacier from Nugget Falls. Wonderful trip with a great pilot. Amazing flight. First time in a helicopter and first time ever on an actual glacier. Great experience! All the personnel were friendly and prepared us what to expect when we landed on the glacier. What is the seating arrangement in the helicopter? The pilot could have been more communicative. Helicopter pilot was amazing with pointing out points of interest and showing us around the ice fields. I would recommend this tour anytime. Skagway Glacier Tours. Flight time: 30 minutes. Then the Helicopter Glacier Trek is the tour for you. Josh our pilot was very friendly knowledgeable and made our trip one we will never forget!! My family and I had an amazing time during this excursion. We took a drink of water in one of the "streams" on the glacier/icefield. We saw so much and our pilot, Michael, was so knowledgable about where we were and what we were seeing. Soar over awe-inspiring peaks before landing on one of several glaciers where adventure awaits you … The views were breathtaking! For availability and timing, complete the information on the sidebar. The Juneau Helicopter Icefield Tour was awesome. Juneau Shore Tours Reservations • 1 844 626 9600 • Soak up Alaska’s amazing scenery from two different perspectives – on a helicopter tour and a guided glacier walk from Juneau. Helicopter ride was fun. Your knowledgeable pilot-guide continues to narrate and describe this geologically inspiring area which is characterized by frozen ice flows, deep crevasses and iconic deep blue glacial ice. Juneau Glacier Tours. Once at the base, guests can be transferred into and out of the helicopter via specialized equipment. we feel that everyone should get the same lowest price possible regardless of how many This is a must excursion!! Land on the Glacier • Experience the thrill of riding in a dog sled * Drive a team of Alaskan Husky Sled Dogs. Undoubtedly the most sought after Juneau flightseeing option, the Icefield Excursion is our recommendation for those looking to see Alaska from a bird's eye view but not necessarily interested in dogsledding options. Smooth flight, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, overall great experience! An amazing experience and I felt very safe with the skilled, experienced team. Coastal Helicopters will cancel any flight if there is any concern for the safety of the passengers or our employees. The site was beautiful and the favorite amoung my family of all our tours! Paddock. Our family had a great time. We loved it! Quite steep if you ask me, especially since the round trip to and from the glacier was less than an hour. There are restroom facilities at the helicopter base before you depart on your tour, but there are no restrooms available on the glacier. Are there any age restrictions for children? We had a great time. This was the best tour ever! Great trip, just wish there had been the opportunity for more time to wander around on top of the glacier. This was the best excursion we took. If your group exceeds 6 passengers and requires the use of multiple aircraft, we instruct the pilots to coordinate landing locations on the glacier so that you can have your landing time together. Amazing experience one of the highlights of our holiday in Alaska ! We would definitley recommend this tour. Totally awesome experience! The meeting location was clearly identified, had no trouble finding where we needed to meet at the cruise port. Excellent experience with outstanding service from a professional company. Staff (from van driver to prep team to pilot) was friendly and helpful. I am so glad we chose to book our tour with you. Tour of the glacier didn't really happen... so we sort of walked around within 10 feet and then had to hop back in the helicopter to go back. If you were looking to get away from the crowds, well, you've succeeded! Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc. So neat to be on the Glacier with just our helicopter and pilot! The blue ice mixes with the blue skies on a sunny day to showcase some stunning colors! Glacier overboots are provided. Near the edge of advancing glaciers the terrain is most exaggerated with deep crevasses and rugged ice flows. I felt like someone needed to pinch me the entire time I was standing on the glacier. Being on the glacier was an awesome privilege. Our pilot was awesome, informative, funny and ready to take lots of pics of our family. It was thrilling being in a helicopter for the first time, and the glacier was so blue and beautiful! Because we only had 4 people rather than the maximum of 6 our pilot was able to take us to a place he usually can't get to due to the extra weight of 2 people. We liked it but were surprised that we landed on the Herbert Glacier instead of Mendenhall. Our pilot Shane was great and very informative ! Please send an email to [email protected] letting us know which tours you would like to cancel as we must have all cancelation and change requests in writing. You will not be disappointed. 92 reviews. Felt like the meat between a panini sandwich. Professional from beginning to end. Our pilot had so much knowledge about the glacier and made this trip one of the best during our Alaska trip. This was the highlight of our Alaskan trip! Discover Alaska’s stunning landscapes by air and land on this 2.5-hour helicopter flight and guided glacier walk tour. There are two front seats and four rear seats; FAA safety guidelines require seating positions to be assigned based on weight and balance of all passengers for each helicopter. But this trip is more than just a journey in the skies, because you're actually on your way up to the destination on a remote glacier. Lol, I had a perfectly marvelous time walking on the glacier. This was the highlight of our trip. There are several helicopters available at the base and can make accommodations for larger groups with advance notice. I would highly recommend this excursion. This was the highlight of the trip...the pilot was outstanding and was a great tour guide...glacier was spectacular. For safety reasons, service animals are not allowed on this tour. See reviews and photos of the best helicopter tours and rides in Juneau. Guests who are confined to a motorized scooter can arrange special transportation to and from helicopter base. We are more than happy to accommodate children of all ages and there are several car seats available for customers to use. Want to learn more about our glacier tours? Drank the Glacier water, walked a bit and the glacier, crevice's and waterfalls were amazing!! He was super attentive to making the adventure safe and memorable. This tour was slightly expensive but well worth it. Juneau Icefield Helicopter Tour ... icefalls hanging from sheer cliffs and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield. Juneau Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk. Great time! A MUST do when in Juneau.... Was an absolutely awesome experience. This was an adventure that I will always remember! Please A must do! Please note that the shuttle will pick up one hour before listed flight time. This guy is way rad and we had a blast!!! Our pilot was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Thank you for a fantastic time and for creating awesome memories!