Alaskan Adventure: Glacier Hiking & Packrafting

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Juneau with a glacier hike and packraft experience. Explore the stunning Norris Glacier, paddle past icebergs, and marvel at the breathtaking Alaskan scenery.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Above and Beyond Alaska - Guests will be picked up and taken to the main office. At the main office, they will be equipped with gear and have the opportunity to use the restrooms.
  • Juneau International Airport - Guests will be transported to the floatplane pond, followed by a 25-minute scenic flight to Norris Glacier.
  • Norris Glacier -…
What's Included
  • Roundtrip van and floatplane transportation
  • All necessary paddling and glacier equipment
  • Paddling and safety instructions
  • Rain gear and rubber boots
  • Forest Service Fees
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a quintessential Alaskan trifecta—air touring, glacier trekking, and packrafting—all squeezed into a compact 5-hour journey! This Packrafting escapade kicks off with an aesthetic aerial trip pointing towards the Taku Inlet’s opening. After a smooth landing on the lake fed by the Norris Glacier, trudge over the glacier-sculpted land towards a…

Location
490 S Franklin St
South Franklin Street
Located at the base of the Mt. Roberts Tramway, the C-Sign is ABAK’s primary downtown meeting location for cruise passengers and clients staying in the downtown area.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dalef595
Sep 3, 2026
Peak Glacier Experience - I was highly recommended this trip by Kelsey, who also led me on two amazing bear experiences with ABAK. Our pilot Robert and rafting guide Kaylee were amazing. The flight to the glacier was comfortable and although I am a novice kayaker I felt confident the entire time with some brief instruction. The equipment issued was great and the experience was otherworldly. We got to explore some portions of the glacier I have not been lucky enough to see in my life. I would strongly recommend this trip for able bodied and adventurous folks looking to take their Alaska experience to the next level.
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T2694bvpeterp
Aug 30, 2026
Great Alaskan Glacier Experience - This excursion was recommended to us by friends who had completed the same trip. We don't normally book such a higher priced excursion but it was worth the entire trip and given the need for equipment and seaplane access, I understand the price. The total time of the excursion was 5 hours and it allows for plenty of time to enjoy the adventure. We were greated at the port with a driver (Joe) providing a summary of Juneau as we drove to pick up gear. They are very organized as they take size and weight information at the pier and your gear is layed out for you upon arrival at their store. With rain gear, snacks and water in packs, we departed for a short trip to the sea plane lake at the airport. We were greated by Bo, our pilot who loaded our packs and the six of us climbed in for a great flight to the glacier lack. Bo is an exceptional pilot with a very comfortable flight and great views. We were met by our guide, Keaton, who guided us to our inflated kayaks, provided some simple tips and we were off to paddle to the foot of Norris glacier. We had ample time to explore, climb, and view the glacier ice and landscape with Keaton providing lots of insight. After a brief descent and kayak back to the pier, we were once again greated by Bo (pilot) and had a great flight back as the sun set with incredible views. We returned to change out of our gear and enjoyed a quick ride back to the pier where you could be dropped in downtown Juneau if you wished to spend some extra time. The small group excursion in the plane and on the glacier were an excellent escape from cruise ship crowds.
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Missy701
Aug 5, 2026
Phenomenal Experience - This experience was phenomenal! The staff throughout the day were great! Knowledgeable and friendly and very accommodating to our questions and requests. We rode with Jerry out to the lake - great pilot and experience! Clara was an incredible guide on the glacier! Young but so knowledgeable. Easy to follow rules. We got to hike around and see so many things on the glacier! We were on the glacier for about an hour. Even got to go down into a shallow crevice and drink some glacier water! Great information throughout the experience. Gear/equipment was all clearly well cared for and in great condition. 10 out of 10 experience.
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D4455xvsonjas
Jul 28, 2026
Stunning Tour with Amazing Guides - Excellent experience, I highly recommend this tour group!! We did the Norris Glacier Adventure: Flight Paddle Hike as an excursion in Juneau as part of an Alaskan cruise on the Island Princess. All of it was fantastic, the flight on the sea plane, the kayaking, and the hike on the Norris glacier. Stunning scenery with amazing guides. Communication with Princess though was not great, no one on the ship could tell us what we needed to wear or pack, so here is what the tour ACTUALLY provides: water proof boots, microspikes (not true crampons but the microspikes are perfect for the conditions), waterproof pants to go over your regular ones (wear these, they keep your pants dry while kayaking), waterproof jacket (I had lots of top layers and ended up not wearing this, but others may like it), large dry bag with plenty of room for layers, neoprene gloves (for kayaking, I used my own pair of gloves which were fine), helmets for kayaking and on the glacier (I wore a tight fitting hat under the helmet), water bottle, snacks (not lunch, but the snacks are good). So you only need to wear comfortable shoes for getting to the tour, some warm layers (check the weather, we were lucky to have beautiful sunny conditions), and your own hat and gloves. Extras socks can also be useful, the boots don’t come in half sizes, so an extra pair to help them fit better can be helpful, but the staff does a great job helping you find a pair that fits. Also bring hand warmers if you know your hands get cold easily. Our tour ticket from the cruise line said not to bring a bag, but you can indeed bring your own bag, you’ll just repack what you need into the dry bag that the tour provides during the tour and leave your own bag and shoes in the locker bins at the tour office while on the trek. Again, phenomenal experience with excellent guides. This is an amazing tour!!
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Coastal523288
Jul 13, 2026
Best excursion ever! - We have been on many excursions in our travels to Alaska and beyond and this is one of the greatest! The communication and arrangements were perfect and the guides had everything we needed to feel warm and comfortable in the cold. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the glacier and allowed us to explore.
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Gregoryhy2430dl
Sep 5, 2025
Fun, safe way to explore an Alaskan glacier - I typically shy away from organized tours and prefer to explore on my own, but I am glad I made an exception for this ABAK Norris Glacier Tour. Our driver, Kelsey, gave a great orientation; our guide, Rainey, was thoughtful, informative, and funny, and our pilot, Jason, was a pro! So cool to fly in such an iconic airplane (Alaska Seaplanes’ de Havilland Beaver)! Norris provided a stunning welcome to our small group under the bluebird skies. I never would’ve thought that a glacier could tell so many stories and be so entertaining. Thank you ABAK!
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Sightseer0112
Aug 30, 2025
Extraordinary & unique! Above & Beyond all expectations. - This was the highlight of our Northwest WA trip & Alaska cruise. ABAK, specifically "the Corys," pilot & and guide, we're the best! We wanted to do an excursion that we couldn't do in our home state. It's totally worth every penny. The seaplane ride was very smooth. Cory, the pilot, was very competent, helpful, and pleasant. Cory, the guide, took us to a moulin. I liked that he wanted to give us the chance to experience something very few tours get to as you never know what mother nature is going to provide. It was amazing!!!! Words & pictures don't do it justice. We got to go inside the moulin. We could drink the flowing water if you were adventurous! He was very knowledgeable about the glaciers & the area. Very helpful with our gear, which was all provided by ABAK. take this excursion. You won't regret it!
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Roam68562791002
Aug 5, 2025
Excellent cruise excursion! - We could not have asked for a more perfect day! Seaplanes, Packrafts and Micro-Crampons - oh my! Our family was looking for an adventure off the cruise ship and we definitely had one! From the moment our Seaplane landed, Lily was a ray of sunshine and wealth of knowledge. We had a 'behind the scenes' look at their base camp, a peaceful packraft journey across the small bay and an exhilarating hike on Norris Glacier. The only complaint we had was the the excursion ended too soon! The rest of the crew was equally as warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this excursion and ABAK!
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Meander00421379196
Jul 28, 2025
Epic tour with Kayla - This was one of the best experiences of my life! We booked this excursion through our cruise ship not knowing what to expect but expected a big group and were so happy to be with only 4 others. We began by taking a beautiful float plane to a beach by Norris glacier than met our guide Kayla. She led us through a lake kayak to Norris glacier where we hiked the glacier before doing it all again. The entire experience was incredible with the most epic views and info from Kayla. The exclusivity of being 1 of 6 guests at this experience made it even more special as we felt like we had this nook of paradise completely to ourselves. I cannot recommend this tour enough
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Kscott07
Jul 20, 2025
Norris Glacier outing via seaplane - What a great day! Beautiful seaplane ride over the gorgeous, water-fall-dotted mountain side, followed by a packraft paddle to the glacier where we got to hike up to hear the roaring, frigid waters underneath carving away. There wasn't a cloud in the sky. The adventure is on the spendy side but..."when in Rome"...! The whole operation was top-notch. Mickel (sp)? the pilot and the Kayla were great. Thanks, ABAK!
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