Helicopter Ride: Venture into the heart of Alaska’s wilderness! Begin your adventure by loading into an A-Star helicopter and explore the breathtaking Juneau Icefield and surrounding Tongass National Forest before touching down at the isolated Taku Point.
Airboat Tour: Continue with a 1 hour long airboat expedition of the area and experience close-up views of the Taku Glacier as you cruise its 5-mile terminus. Next, fly up to the surface of the icefield and explore the pristine features of the area’s largest glacier by foot. With viewing opportunities of the glacier’s dramatic face and deep blue crevasses, this is sure to be a truly unforgettable Alaskan experience.
What’s Included:
Requirements & Restrictions: Minimum age – 7 years. Sturdy shoes are required. Guest must be able to ascend two flights of stairs. Due to weight and balance limitations, guests weighing 250 pounds (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: Tour operator does their best to keep groups together for the flight portion, however, for to 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. Tour operator offers secure storage for your belongings. Tour order may vary.