Glacier Landing Tour from Girdwood: Breathtaking Views of Alaska's Chugach Mountains

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.
What's Included
  • Glacier landing and exploration time
  • Complimentary round-trip transfer from Girdwood accommodations
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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).
Location
599 Mt Hood Dr
Mount Hood Drive
Departs from Girdwood Airport.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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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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Sam_y
Jun 24, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable... - Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Skilled, personable pilot. Unique experience that will take your breath away. Truly unforgettable! We would do it again!
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Elizabethhi1797jq
Jun 9, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience, friendly and accommodating staff! - The trip was amazing!!! It was my first time in a helicopter, but the staff and the pilot made me feel so comfortable and welcome. They also were able to accommodate me as a single traveler, which I greatly appreciated. The flight gave incredible views of the glacier and the surrounding landscape, and getting to land on and explore the glacier was so, so cool. I learned a lot about glaciers and got some AMAZING pictures, and got to try some glacier water. I would absolutely recommend this experience to everyone!!!!
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Gahmarketing
May 28, 2025
Great Alaskan Holidays highly recommends Alpine Air Alaska - Great Alaskan Holidays, Alaska's premier RV rental company, would like to take a moment to acknowledge, and highly recommend, Alpine Air Alaska during your '25 Alaska vacation or beyond. Alpine Air Alaska will provide you with an incredible, lifelong-memory experience. From their office staff, to their pilots, and all folks in between, Alpine Air Alaska is professional, courteous, and customer-focused. They offer a perspective of Alaska you won't be able to find with anyone else. So if you're looking for a totally unique Alaskan experience, look no further than Alpine Air Alaska. Sincerely, Bob Johnson, Director of Marketing, Great Alaskan Holidays.
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Gahmarketing
May 26, 2025
Remarkable Experience!!! - Do yourself a HUGE favor if you're traveling in Alaska. Book a helicopter flightseeing tour with Alpine Air Alaska. This has got to be one of the very best experiences of my life. And I'm 64, so I've been around. Incredible trip, and incredible staff, from the office personnel to the pilots. It is truly a breathtaking experience. You'll thank me later.
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C2132btkrism
May 19, 2025
Amazing Glacier Landing Tour - A must go! Words cannot describe how amazing the views are and standing on the glacier. The entire staff members were great along with our pilot.
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Richard_m
Apr 3, 2025
What an amazing... - What an amazing experience! I can’t say enough great things about Alpine Air Alaska—from the smooth booking process and easy check-in to the unforgettable flight itself. Our pilot was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also doubled as our guide and photographer—he was incredible and made the trip even more fun! The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience felt personal and perfectly paced. This is 100% a must-do if you’re visiting Alaska. Highly recommend!
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Hannah
Jan 3, 2025
Worth every single penny. A once in a lifetime experience! - I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and this is by far the coolest experience I’ve ever had. We were on the fence about doing a helicopter tour due to cost, but I am so incredibly glad we decided to book. The staff is friendly, mindful of safety, and informative. Our pilot Jackson was exceptional & great at spotting wildlife + answering all of our questions about glaciers, the area, etc. Our flight was full of laughs, fun facts, and a lot of “wow”s. I’ll be telling all of my friends and family that this is the #1 must do in Alaska.
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Randy_o
Feb 3, 2025
No experience to tell... - No experience to tell other than the fact that there is a weight limit on passengers. Set up time and even paid for trip to find out ten minutes later that myself was too heavy.
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From $677
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).