Description
For those seeking a unique adventure, a private helicopter tour in Juneau offers an exceptional way to experience the Juneau Icefield. Our Private Icefield Helicopter Excursion combines the excitement of flightseeing with the rare chance to walk on a glacier. Your journey starts with convenient dock-to-dock transportation. Enjoy the drive to our helicopter base, where your adventure begins.
After check-in and fitting for glacier boots, you’ll meet your pilot. Then, take off in a private helicopter, flying over a striking landscape of ice fields, rugged mountains, and untouched wilderness. Your destination: Herbert Glacier, where your pilot will land for a brief walk and photo opportunities on the ice.
This tour is more than a helicopter ride—it’s an opportunity to explore Alaska’s raw beauty in the privacy of your own aircraft. The Private Icefield Helicopter Excursion ensures your group will travel together, provided the total weight is under 1200 lbs. Private transportation can also be arranged for an additional fee. Whether it’s your first helicopter experience or you’re a frequent flyer, this tour delivers an unforgettable journey.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Will our group all be in the same helicopter?
Each helicopter can hold up to 6 people and a collective of 1,200 lb. To comply with FAA regulations and ensure a safe flight, seating is based on the helicopter's balance and weight distribution. The only way to guarantee your party is on the same aircraft is to book a private tour, and for everyone on board to weigh 1200lbs or less in full gear.
What if I need extra help on the tour?
This tour generally requires a mild level of fitness in order to load/unload the helicopter and navigate on icy/uneven terrain. However, the tour can accommodate guests that require extra assistance or have limited mobility. Please let us know in advance if you or your party needs additional assistance or mobility accommodations.
Can children come on the tour?
What if our cruise ship's schedule is canceled or delayed?
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the weather is just not cooperating and the pilots determine that it’s not safe to fly, we will contact you before your tour. It's best to be ready to receive incoming calls rather than trying to proactively reach us day-of to inquire about the weather. If we contact you and you cannot be rescheduled, you'll be refunded less any applicable fees.
How many passengers per helicopter?
Each helicopter can seat up to 6 passengers, provided the collective weight of all passengers is 1200lbs or less.
What if my tour group is larger than 6 people?
Is transportation included?
Yes! Private round-trip transportation is included for your group.
Why don't I see any tours available for my travel dates?
If you’ve entered your travel date and group size and do not see any tours available, the tours are most likely sold out, not operating that day, or the schedule has not yet been released for booking. If the specific helicopter tour you wanted is missing from the results, that usually means it is not available for your selected date, time, or group size.
Helicopter tours are among the most popular Alaska shore excursions and can sell out months in advance, especially during peak cruise season. If you’re visiting by cruise ship, many tours also require a 45–60 minute buffer to ensure you make it to and from your ship on time, so departures too close to your arrival or all-aboard time won’t appear. For the best chance of securing your preferred tour, date, and departure time, we recommend booking as soon as your travel itinerary is confirmed.
Our live availability calendar is the most accurate and up-to-date source for open departures. If no helicopter options appear after you enter your details, we recommend checking other available tour types for your port or adjusting your group size if your party can split across separate departures or activities.
For future-season travel, schedules are released gradually, most often in the fall as cruise schedules are finalized. If you’re searching for next season and do not see availability yet, that usually means those departures have not been released, not that they are already sold out. We recommend checking back later as more schedules become available.