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Alaska Glacier Tour: Explore Chugach Ice
4.9
140 Ratings
Anchorage
Your journey commences with awe-inspiring sights of colossal glaciers in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. Following this, your pilot will descend, providing you with a rare opportunity to disembark from the helicopter and tread upon the age-old ice.
Your journey commences with awe-inspiring sights of colossal glaciers in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. Following this, your pilot will descend, providing you with a rare opportunity to disembark from the helicopter and tread upon the age-old ice.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alpine Air Alaska - Your tour starts at our hangar at the Girdwood airport where you will receive a short safety briefing and board the helicopter for your flight to see spectacular glaciers and mountains. We ask all guests to arrive 15 minutes before your tour departure time.
- Alpine Air Alaska - Your tour starts at our hangar at the Girdwood airport where you will receive a short safety briefing and board the helicopter for your flight to see spectacular glaciers and mountains. We ask all guests to arrive 15 minutes before your tour departure time.

What's Included
- Guided glacier hike
- 60-minute Helicopter Tour
- Round-trip shared transfer from any Anchorage or Girdwood hotel or B&B
- All taxes and fees
- Guided glacier hike
- 60-minute Helicopter Tour
- Round-trip shared transfer from any Anchorage or Girdwood hotel or B&B
- All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge required for guests over 250lbs
Additional Information
- 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).
- 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).
Location
599 Mt Hood Dr
Mount Hood Drive
Departs from Girdwood Airport.
SHUTTLE TRANSFERS FROM ANCHORAGE AND GIRDWOOD ARE INCLUDED.
PLEASE CALL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR PICK UP
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(140 Ratings)
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P2927sljennifern
Sep 17, 2025
Absolute must do!! - Jess was our pilot and she was beyond fantastic. She went above and beyond for us, turning around to show our son a bear. A once in a lifetime experience we will never forget.
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Anandd954
Sep 13, 2025
Jess and Kris Made Our Alaska Trip Truly Special - We had an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish, thanks to Kris (our driver) and Jess (our helicopter pilot).
Helicopter with Jess
The 90 minute helicopter ride included two unforgettable landings, one on a glacier and one on a ridge. Flying into the mountains and seeing the deep blue glaciers up close was breathtaking. Jess was the perfect pilot. She flew so smoothly, explained what we were seeing, answered our questions, and also gave us time to simply enjoy the silence and scenery. She even helped us spot a black bear, a moose, and a mountain goat. One of my favorite memories was filling my bottle with fresh glacier water, something I will never forget.
Drive with Kris
Our driver Kris was a true gentleman. He shared stories from a native Alaskan perspective, including bear encounters and local history, and even recited a poem connected to a local school. On the way back from Girdwood he stopped so we could take photos of the scenery, which was such a thoughtful touch. His company made the drive feel like an important part of the adventure.
Overall
The booking process was smooth, with half paid upfront and the rest after the ride. The safety briefing gave us full confidence, and we felt safe and well cared for the entire time. Being able to take photos and even drink glacier water made the trip extra special.
This was worth every penny, and we feel so lucky to have had Jess and Kris guiding us. If you are considering this experience, book it. It is one of those adventures you will remember for the rest of your life.
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Trail33540512832
Sep 11, 2025
Amazing - It was amazing shuttle service Kris is being wonderful and pilot Jessica is amazing..it’s wonderful experience… I love it
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O5974pecathym
Sep 11, 2025
Great experience - It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the time and money. Was able to see the glacier up close, which was a very good experience. Also seen a few Moose.
Great time.
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Dawn_o
Aug 24, 2025
This was one of the most... - This was one of the most absolutely amazing experience. I gave my husband this alaska trip for his retirement, and after all of the excursions, we did in a week in alaska, this was the best overall. We have the most amazing pilot who landed us on a beautiful glacier and got to experience drinking glacier water. This will truly be a memorable adventure that we will never forget.
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Joshuak1979
Aug 23, 2025
The most amazing way to experience the mountains and glaciers of Alaska! So worth it! - Omg you guys. We were originally going to do the 30 minute flyover but upgraded. AND IT IS SO WORTH IT! The most amazing views and stopover at the glacier. It was truly wondrous, and didn’t feel real. Our pilot, Hutch, was awesome and so knowledgeable about everything. Best 60 minutes of our trip so far. Thanks team!
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Barrywr207cu
Aug 17, 2025
Tour of a lifetime - A very professional outfit right from the Booking staff through to the pilot all providing great hospitality A tour I will never forget. Thank You
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X6753mzkathyr
Jul 25, 2025
Highlight of my Alaskan tour - This trip was breathtaking! The pilot, Jesse, made our trip answering my unending questions and making sure that we saw lots of wildlife. Standing on a glacier, sipping clear, cold glacial water is quite an experience and I’ll never forget it. This tour was the highlight of my whole trip!
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Kcby
Jul 13, 2025
A Must Do - The Glacier Landing tour is a must do! Hutch, our pilot, was great as were the ladies inside who walked us through everything. Seeing the mountains, valleys, rivers and glaciers from the air up close was indescribable; so beautiful. You receive ice cleats to put on over your shoes so you don’t have to worry about walking on the ice. Hutch brought some little cups and we each had a drink of glacier water. So cool! We also got to see a moose and her calf and a few mountain goats. Spend the money and do this. You won’t regret it.
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Jlongwrites
Jun 28, 2025
Do this!! - We were a little indecisive whether a flight seeing trip would be necessary (driving through Alaska was so beautiful in its own right) or worth the money. The answer is a resounding YES! If you’re able to, do it!! And do it with the pros at Alpine Air. The team is professional and friendly. And our helicopter pilot Jackson was amazing!! It was she first time in a one for several of us and he put us at ease. He flew so smoothly and calmly gave us the lay of the land - figuratively and literally as we flew beside mountains and landed on the glacier. The scope in size of the mountains and glaciers is an incredible experience. We are so so glad we did it.
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