Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour
Experience Alaska from both above and below on this unforgettable one-hour tour. Your adventure begins with a helicopter flight over stunning mountain peaks, deep valleys, and ancient icefields. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as your pilot navigates through one of the most glacier-rich regions in North America.
Next, touch down on an actual glacier—a place few ever get to step foot. You’ll have 30 minutes to explore, sip fresh glacier water and take in the surreal surroundings with your camera in hand.
This tour is the perfect mix of scenic flightseeing and immersive glacier adventure.
What's included: 60-minute scenic helicopter flight through the Chugach Mountains
Land on a remote glacier with 30 minutes to explore on foot
Wildlife spotting opportunities for moose, Dall sheep, mountain goats and both black and brown bear
Up-close views of stunning blue glacier pools (summer only)
Complimentary round-trip shuttle service available from any Valdez location
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Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Valdez Glacier Explorer Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Valdez
The tour begins at your hangar at the Valdez Airport where you will receive a short safety briefing before boarding the helicopter. We ask guests to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
Valdez Glacier LakePass-by Only
Your pilot will point out interesting features of the glacier region as you fly over the peaks of the Chugach Mountains.
Amazing views of the Chugach Mountains and glaciers during your flight before landing on a glacier with 20 minutes to explore on foot.
Inclusions
- Round-trip shared transfer from any location in Valdez (if required)
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Small infants under walking age can sit on an adults lap and fly free
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Weight limit is 290 pounds per guest
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our driver will meet you out front in our clearly marked shuttle van.
Meeting / End Points
- Departs from Valdez Airport.
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Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT: Please arrive 15 minutes before your flight time. If you have requested a shuttle, we will pick you up from your location in Valdez 20 minutes before your flight.
