Helicopter Glacier Discovery

Chilkat, Ferebee and Meade Glacier Discovery Helicopter Excursion in Skagway
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Skagway glaciers on an exhilarating helicopter tour
  • Venture into a rugged region of sheer mountains, splendid valleys, and massive glaciers, guided by experienced pilots
  • Land on an actual glacier for an extraordinary walking tour, feeling the cool crunch beneath your boots
  • See natural wonders like Chilkat Glacier, waterfalls surrounding the Ferebee Glacier, or the spectacular Meade Glacier
  • Enjoy a unique, flexible journey selected for the best views and experiences.
Likely To Sell OutBook Now to Guarantee your Spot
Price: $629.99
Choose Options My Cruise Itinerary
?
?
?
?
This was the high point of our cruise. Fantastic views on the flight and exploring the glacier was inspiring.
- James Buttermore
Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Helicopter Ride
Shore Excursion Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 20 to 30 minute walk, or an approximately 20 to 30 minute shuttle ride (not included, approximately $3 US per person) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress As you will be visiting a river of ice, dress in warm layers with a coat, gloves, and a hat. Sunglasses are highly recommended for glare off the ice. You will be provided with glacier over-boots which fit over your tennis shoe or walking shoe. Shoes with heels can not be accommodated. Socks are highly recommended.
Restrictions All guests must purchase a must purchase a seat and be able to be belted in, including children age 2 and older. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests 13 to 17 must have a legal adult guardian escort them to the heliport and sign a special waiver to participate. We must be advised in advance, so special waivers are available at the heliport. Children under 24 months at the time of the flight may travel free of charge on a parent's or guardian's lap. The infant's weight must be added to the accompanying adult's weight when determining whether the weight surcharge applies.

Guests weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms) or more, fully clothed at departure, must pay an additional surcharge to reserve an extra half seat in the helicopter. This surcharge must be paid at the time of booking. Accurate passenger weights are required, as an unreported surcharge may result in cancellation at departure due to limited aircraft space.

This tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs, canes, or walkers. Guests must be able to navigate two 18-inch steps into and out of the transportation vans and helicopter without assistance, for a total of eight times, and transfer to a seat. Guests must also be able to walk at least 100 feet (30 meters) on tarmac and uneven, cracked, slippery glacier surfaces. All guests must exit the helicopter during the glacier stop; remaining onboard is not permitted. Upon arrival at the glacier, guests will be given a trekking pole, which can be used as a third point of balance. Guests with a medical condition may participate at the direction of their physician.

According to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device may not transport the device on any flight on their person in carry-on baggage, in checked baggage, nor offer the device for air cargo shipment. Carry-on bags of any kind, including purses, backpacks, and camera or video bags, are not permitted. Other prohibited items include GoPro extension poles, selfie sticks, tablets of any size, drones, food, beverages, water bottles, vapes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and smoking paraphernalia. Animals, including service animals, are not permitted. Smoking is prohibited throughout the tour.

Guests under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to participate. The operator reserves the right to deny service upon arrival.

Skagway Glacier Helicopter Tour

Take an exhilarating ride above breathtaking Skagway glaciers on this once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour. Leave the stresses of civilization behind as you discover the endless beauty of Alaska's remote glaciers on this helicopter tour.

Skagway Glacier Helicopter Tour

The knowledgeable and friendly heliport staff will assist you as you climb aboard your helicopter and take off from the historic Skagway waterfront. Stunning views are ahead as you venture into a rugged region of sheer mountains, splendid valleys, and massive glaciers. Your experienced pilot will maneuver you past majestic expanses of nature as your helicopter hovers past natural wonders like the jagged peaks towering over the Chilkat Glacier, the cascading waterfalls surrounding the Ferebee Glacier, or the spectacular river of ice known as the Meade Glacier. Flight routes and landing zones are selected daily to ensure a truly unique experience that delivers views unlike anything else in the world.

Flightseeing Tour Galore

The knowledgeable and friendly heliport staff will assist you as you climb aboard your helicopter and take off from the historic Skagway waterfront. Stunning views are ahead as you venture into a rugged region of sheer mountains, splendid valleys, and massive glaciers. Your experienced pilot will maneuver you past majestic expanses of nature as your helicopter hovers past natural wonders like the jagged peaks towering over the Chilkat Glacier, the cascading waterfalls surrounding the Ferebee Glacier, or the spectacular river of ice known as the Meade Glacier. Flight routes and landing zones are selected daily to ensure a truly unique experience that delivers views unlike anything else in the world.

Glacier Landing Walking Tour

After your Skagway glacier discovery by helicopter, you will land on an actual glacier to experience just how massive these ice formations are up close. Once you have reached your destination, you will be given the extraordinary opportunity to explore one of Mother Nature's greatest marvels. Enjoy the walking tour of a lifetime in Skagway as your knowledgeable glacier guide answers all of your questions and shows you examples of the awesome forces of nature at work.

After about 40 minutes of exploring the cool colors of the glaciers, crevasses, and ice rivers up close, your helicopter lifts off to give you a bird's eye view of the vast natural beauty of Alaska. You'll spend about 40 minutes in the helicopter, but times may vary due to weather and glacier conditions.

Don't miss this experience of a lifetime to see nature's breathtaking ice sculptures both high above their peaks and with the ice and snow crunching under your boots. It's an Alaskan cruise excursion you will never forget. Sign up today with Shore Excursions Group, because space is limited.

Helicopter Ride Safety Briefing

According to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device may not transport the device on any helicopter flight on their person, in carry-on baggage, or checked baggage, nor offer the device for air cargo shipment.

For security, no carry-on bags or water bottles will be allowed on helicopters. A secure location will be provided at the office for storing personal items. For safety reasons, all electronic tablets of all sizes (iPads, Kindles, etc., drones, GoPro sticks, or other extendible items are not allowed on helicopters. Please do not bring them on tour, as there is no place to store them.

PLEASE NOTE: Any guests weighing 250 pounds or more (fully clothed) at the time of the tour will need to pay an additional $229 fee to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter.