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Helicopter Ride: Step into an A-Star helicopter and embark on a breathtaking journey above Juneau’s diverse ecosystems. Soar over the ancient trees of the Tongass National Forest, dramatic mountain ranges, and expansive flows of ice that change from white to brilliant shades of blue. Your flight reaches its peak with a landing at a base camp nestled on the Mendenhall Glacier.
Glacier Trek: This 2-hour glacier trekking adventure, led by a knowledgeable interpretive guide, offers an amazing blend of scientific discovery, ice trekking and exploration, and stunning views of the Mendenhall Glacier’s most breathtaking features. There is an early emphasis on learning the proper use of mountaineering gear and understanding the glacial features and hazards so that remote areas of the glacier can be accessed during the trek. This is your opportunity to explore some of the Juneau Icefield’s most pristine areas that few in the world will ever get to witness.
What’s Included:
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Approximately 30 mins of flightseeing.
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Protective layers, including rain pants, rain jackets, gloves, and boots.
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Trekking equipment, including crampons, ice axe, hip pack, harness.
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Water and a granola bar.
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Requirements & Restrictions: Minimum age – 12 years. Guests must be able to walk for two full hours over uneven and moderately steep terrain. Due to weight and balance limitations, guests weighing 250 lbs. (113kg) or more, fully clothed, will be charged a surcharge of $150 to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Due to security, no bags of any kind, tablets, drones, selfie sticks, or action camera extension poles are allowed on the flight.
What to Bring: Long socks, long pants, warm layers, sunglasses, camera, and credit/debit card or cash for additional purchases.
Good to Know: No experience is necessary for this tour, though guests must be in good shape due to the continuous level of physical activity during the trek. Tour operator does their best to keep groups together for the flight portion, however, for safety reasons, groups traveling together may be split depending on the weight and balance of the aircraft. Dress appropriately for a 10-15 °F temperature decrease from sea-level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier.
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Juneau, AK
Difficult
Activity Level
Minimum age 12 years
Snack Only
4.25 hours
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