Helicopter Icefield Excursion
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Back-to-Ship
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Hassle-free
Cancellation
2.5 hours (approx.)
Small Group Tour
Overview
Your unforgettable adventure begins at the cruise ship pier, where you’ll meet your driver for a short and scenic transfer to the nearby helipad. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a comprehensive safety briefing to prepare for the incredible journey ahead.
This best-selling tour takes off from a helipad at the Juneau Airport for a breathtaking one-hour experience over the stunning Juneau Icefield. You’ll soar above dramatic landscapes enroute to Herbert Glacier.
Herbert Glacier requires special landing permits—permits that lower-cost tours typically don’t have access to. This means you’ll enjoy a more exclusive, tranquil landing without the constant buzz of other helicopters coming and going.
On your flight you'll be treated to aerial views of spectacular rock formations, deep crevasses, and cascading icefalls. Throughout the flight, your experienced pilot-guide will provide engaging narration, sharing insights into the region’s geology and glacial history.
Upon reaching your destination, your pilot will fully shut down the helicopter's rotors—a detail that sets this experience apart. While many tours keep engines running to save time, we take those extra few minutes to give you a peaceful, immersive experience on the glacier.
Once safely on the ice, your guide will lead you on a relaxed and informative 20–25-minute walk, offering fascinating commentary on the surrounding environment. After your exploration, you'll re-board the helicopter for a smooth return flight.
Back at the helipad, your driver will be waiting to take you back to the cruise ship pier, completing a once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan adventure.
What's Included
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Round-trip transfers from cruise ship pier
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English speaking Pilot/guide
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15 minute helicopter ride to Herbert Glacier
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20 to 25 minute walk on the glacier
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15 minute helicopter ride back to the helipad
Considerations
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No cases of any kind are allowed onboard such as camera/phone cases, etc. and no bags are allowed. This includes backpacks, diaper bags, purses, etc.
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Your helicopter company has a no iPads or tablets policy on their tours. No camera sticks, tripods, or other extendible items are allowed on tour.
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No drones are allowed on your tour.
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Galaxy Note 7 will not be allowed on any of our flights.
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Lockboxes are available to leave any items not allowed on the tour.
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Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to fly without a guardian. Children pay the same rate as adults, regardless of age.
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There is a maximum of 6 guests per helicopter for this trip. If you have more than 6 guests in your group, please contact Venture Ashore.
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This tour runs from April 27th until October 1st, weather permitting.
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The tour is limited mobility accessible, with advanced notice only. Please contact us at the time of booking if you require accessibility accommodations. There is an ADA lift available that can assist guests with getting in and out of the helicopter. If guests use the ADA lift, they will be required to stay inside the helicopter on the glacier. While on the glacier your pilot-guide will open the doors so guests can still take in the sights, sounds and smells.
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Service animals shall not be permitted on the aircraft used for this experience. Passenger seats in these aircraft are emergency exit accessible; the exit doors represent the only emergency exits. This policy is consistent with the Air Carrier Access Act that prohibits service animals to be located in an exit aisle.
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Bring cash for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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During the checkout process we will ask for your desired departure time. This tour has limited availability so we will attempt to get you as close as possible to your desired time. We will reference your cruise ships time in port before assigning a time to insure it works with your ships schedule.
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Actual length of tour is approximately 55-60 minutes. The total trip length, including transfer time to and from the cruise ship pier, is approximately 2.5 hours.
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Heart patients: Please be aware that this flight reaches heights of up to 5000.
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Dress warmly for the weather and dress in layers. Often the temperature on the glacier is colder than you expect. Sunglasses are recommended as the sun can reflect strongly off the snow.
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You will be outfitted with a glacier over-boot prior to embarking on your trip.
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Cell phones, cameras and binoculars are allowed on board, to capture wonderful memories on the day but no cases of any kind and no bags are allowed.
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Lockboxes are available to leave any items not allowed on the tour.
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There is no minimum fitness level required.
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All guests weights are required by the FAA. These weights should be gathered at the time of booking. Guests should be prepared to be weighed at the time of the tour. Weights are to be calculated including clothing, footwear, and cameras - all of which may add an additional 10-15 pounds.
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The rates listed include surcharges for guests weighing between 260-299 pounds as well as those weighing over 300 pounds. If you purchase one of those weight categories and end up weighing under the specified threshold, you will not be refunded the difference in cost. Additionally, if you weigh in above the threshold of the category you purchased you will either be charged an additional cost or possibly even be denied boarding (with no refund).
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The combined maximum passenger weight for each helicopter is 1100 lbs. If you are booking for a larger party (3+ spaces) and your combined weights exceed the maximum weight - you will likely be split into different helicopters. Please keep in mind that this is a shared tour with a maximum of 6 people per helicopter, so if your party is 5 or less - we have to account for the other passengers already booked. Please contact Venture Ashore if you have any concerns or need additional information on this.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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