Denali Glacier Landing Helicopter Expedition

special offer banner Denali Glacier Landing Helicopter Expedition (Yanert Icefield, Mt. Deborah)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Flying outside of Denali National Park provides the advantage of a lower flight altitude, thereby enhancing the likelihood of encountering local wildlife during the journey.
  • Embark on a forty-mile flight to the east, reaching either the Yanert or West Fork Glacier, contingent on prevailing weather conditions. These glaciers rest at the foot of Mt. Deborah, a majestic peak cloaked entirely in snow and ice.
  • TEMSCO stands as the sole flight-seeing operator in Denali with the authorization to land in this remote section of the Denali National Preserve.
  • The north-facing ridges are adorned with striking hanging glaciers, creating a dramatic and majestic entrance to the distinctive landing spot.
Price: $795.00   Sale Price: $735.00   Save: $60.00
Infants under 2 years old are free when sitting on an adult's lap, but must be accounted for below.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Custom pick-up from Denali hotels is provided for this tour. Please enter your desired pick-up location above.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress As you will be visiting a river of ice, dress in layers with a good coat. Guests should also bring 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 Infants under 2 years old are free when sitting on an adult's lap, but must be accounted for at the time of booking. All guests, regardless of age, must provide their weight at the time of booking. Persons weighing more than 250 pounds fully clothed must pay an additional fee. An infant's weight must be considered when calculating the weight of the adult holding the baby and the fee must be paid at the time of booking if you think the combined weight will exceed 250 pounds on the day of the tour. Limited mobility guests can be placed on helicopter. No bags, backpacks, purses, iPads, tablets, drones, selfie sticks, or similar devices are allowed on board the helicopter. Safe storage space for these items is provided. No animals of any kind are allowed to board the helicopter.

Denali Glacier Landing by Helicopter

On Denali's first glacier landing, enjoy the thrill of standing atop the historic Yanert Glacier. We cordially welcome you to experience the vast Alaskan Wilderness firsthand, fed by the steep cliff of Mt. Deborah, which looms over the glacier valley you will land in mostly explored by TEMSCO Denali.

At our private heliport, your journey begin. With your professional pilot acting as your guide, you will soar above the harsh, uneven peaks and rolling hills of the Alaskan Backcountry as you ascend the currents of the glacially fed Yanert River from takeoff. Along the trip, don't forget keep an eye out for Dall sheep, moose, bears, and caribou.

Once you touch down on the glacier you will have unrestricted access to explore the frozen terrain. Taste some of the purest water this planet has to offer. Bring home a prehistoric rock that appeared from the enormous glacier moraines' crevices. Absorb the beautiful scenery and allow your imagination to produce images that a camera could never capture. Experience the ideal blue tones, be in awe of the surrounding mountain's soaring walls, and fall in love with Alaska the way it was meant to be experienced.

Please Note: Flights are subject to cancellation based upon weather and flight conditions determined by the pilots on base. If you are staying in the Talkeetna area (McKinley Princess Lodge, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, etc.), you are approximately 100 miles from the Denali Park main gate area, from which this tour departs. You would be responsible for your own transportation to the Denali area.