Private Helicopter Icefield Landing (with Guided Walk)
Private Experience
This excursion is reserved exclusively for your travel party. No other guests will join your experience.
Tour Times: Tour time will be confirmed on your voucher to best fit your itinerary
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On average, this booked 6 months in advance.
Why people love this tour
People love this tour as it provides a private version of our most popular helicopter tours and landing experiences.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
This is a private version of one of our most popular tours!
A private van will take you from the meeting point to the Juneau airport for a one-hour extravaganza over the Juneau Icefield. Upon arrival at the helipad, you will get an introduction and safety briefing before boarding your private helicopter.
Only moments after departing from the airport, you will be you’ll be soaring above dramatic landscapes enroute to Herbert Glacier.
On your flight you'll be treated to aerial views of spectacular rock formations, deep crevasses, and cascading icefalls. Throughout the flight, your experienced pilot-guide will provide engaging narration, sharing insights into the region’s geology and glacial history before you start the landing experience.
Once safely landed on the ice, you will meet your glacier guide will lead you on a relaxed and informative 35–40-minute walk, offering fascinating commentary on the surrounding environment. After your exploration, you'll re-board the helicopter for a smooth return flight.
Your tour provides private round-trip transportation. If you wish to be dropped off downtown to explore that area instead of the cruise ship pier - let your driver know.
What's Included
- Private round-trip van transfer
- English speaking Pilot/guide
- Private Helicopter for up to 6 people
- Landing at Herbert Glacier for chance to walk on the icefield
- Privately Guided Glacier Walk by English speaking guide
- Once in a lifetime experience and photo opportunities!
- Tips/gratuity
- Food/beverage
- Personal expenses
Considerations
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The tour is NOT limited mobility accessible. No wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc. can be taken on the helicopter or even in the vans used for transportation. All participants must be able to walk and get into the helicopter without help of others. No exceptions can be made.
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Service animals shall not be permitted on the aircraft used for this experience. Passenger seats in these aircraft are emergency exit accessible; the exit doors represent the only emergency exits. This policy is consistent with the Air Carrier Access Act that prohibits service animals to be located in an exit aisle.
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Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to participate without a participating parent/guardian.
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Heart patients: Please be aware that this flight reaches heights of up to 5000.
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The combined maximum passenger weight for each helicopter is 1250 lbs. If the individual weights of your party exceed that - please contact Venture Ashore to discuss options.
Special Instructions
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During the checkout process we will ask for your desired departure time. This tour has limited availability so we will attempt to get you as close as possible to your desired time. We will reference your cruise ships time in port before assigning a time to insure it works with your ships schedule.
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Actual length of tour is approximately 55-65 minutes. The total trip length, including transfer time to and from the cruise ship pier, is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes.
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Dress warmly for the weather and dress in layers. Often the temperature on the glacier is colder than you expect. Sunglasses are recommended as the sun can reflect strongly off the snow.
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You will be outfitted with a glacier over-boot prior to embarking on your trip.
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Cell phones, cameras and binoculars are allowed on board, to capture wonderful memories on the day but no cases of any kind and no bags are allowed.
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Lockboxes are available to leave any items not allowed on the tour.
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There is no minimum fitness level required.
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All guests weights are required by the FAA. These weights should be gathered at the time of booking. Guests should be prepared to be weighed at the time of the tour. Weights are to be calculated including clothing, footwear, and cameras - all of which may add an additional 10-15 pounds.
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Your helicopter company has a no iPads or tablets policy on their tours. No camera sticks, tripods, or other extendible items are allowed on tour.
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No drones are allowed on your tour.
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Galaxy Note 7 will not be allowed on any of our flights.
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There is a maximum of 6 guests per helicopter. If you have more than 6 guests in your group, please contact Venture Ashore.
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This tour runs from April 27th until October 1st, weather permitting.
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