Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Hike
Description
Embark on an unparalleled journey through the majestic Juneau Icefield with helicopter tours that redefine the essence of awe and wonder. Discover the vast expanse and captivating beauty of this region, where you'll witness not only forty grand glaciers but also around a hundred smaller ones! The Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Hike is a favorite that promises a full hour of unforgettable flightseeing and glacier exploration.
Your helicopter gracefully descends onto the Mendenhall Glacier, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure. Expert glacier guides lead you on a captivating and informative walk through this surreal frozen landscape. The sheer magnificence of frozen rivers embraced by rugged, ice-capped mountains is nothing short of enchanting. This helicopter tour in Juneau offers a complete 360-degree aerial perspective, a glacier trek, the exhilaration of a helicopter ride, and a heart-stopping landing on one of the largest glaciers in the Juneau Icefield!
The convenience of dock-to-dock transportation is included, ensuring a smooth transition from cruise docks to the helicopter base. As you arrive, your pilot warmly welcomes you, providing brief yet essential safety instructions. Whether it's your first helicopter flight or not, any initial butterflies will swiftly dissipate as you ascend, becoming absorbed in the breathtaking beauty unfolding below. For avid travelers to Alaska, Juneau icefield helicopter tours are a must-have experience, and the Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Hike is the ideal choice for those seeking the thrill of a helicopter flight and glacier landing without additional activities like dogsledding or airboat rides.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if my tour group is larger than 6 people?
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Can children come on the tour?
What happens if the weather is unsafe to fly?
If the weather is not cooperating and the pilots determine that it's unsafe to fly, we'll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. If you choose not to reschedule and we can't find a time that works for you, we will refund you.
What if I need extra help on the tour?
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 2h 30min • 6 activities
Your tour begins with convenient pick-up from Mount Roberts Tramway, just a short distance from the cruise docks, for transportation to the helicopter base.
Your guides will outfit you in glacier overboots, best worn over regular tennis shoes, before going through a quick safety briefing and loading up the helicopters.
Soar above Juneau for stunning views of towering peaks and the Juneau Icefield on your journey to Mendenhall Glacier.
Experienced guides will lead you on a journey to explore the wonders of Mendenhall Glacier.
After your glacier exploration, you'll jump back in the helicopter for your another beautiful flight back down to the helicopter base.
Your guides will then load you back in the vans for your short drive through Juneau back to Mount Roberts Tramway, where you can hop back on your ship or take some time to check out the nearby downtown.