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Herbert Glacier Helicopter

Fly with our local year-round helicopter company to the secluded Herbert glacier for a private unique landing
This is a flightseeing tour with glacier landing will fly you over the massive Juneau Icefield where you will see spectacular rock formations and icefalls.  Your pilot will be your glacier guide while viewing awe-inspiring moulins, crevasses, icefalls, ponds and streams on the Herbert Glacier.  Upon reaching your destination your pilot  will shut down the helicopter and escort you on an informative, relaxing walk while describing the area that surrounds you.

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 Total Tour Time: 2.25 hours
  • 30-35 minutes flying time
  • 20-25 minute glacier exploration
  • Allow 2.25 hours including ground transport from downtown


Fare
  • Price per person: $359
  • As each child is given their own full seat for the duration of the tour, there is no child price available.
  • Comfort seat required for passengers over 260 lbs -- $150
​Pickup Points
  • Cruiseship, Hotel, Mt. Roberts Tramway
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Schedule
  • Hourly departures from 8:15 am to 5:15 pm.
  • Special 6:15 pm departures available in June & July
  • Tour operates from May 1 to September 30

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Additional Information

  • All reservations are reviewed and evaluated with reference to cruise ship schedules to insure a timely return to your ship.
  • You will be supplied with glacier boots that go over your shoes.
  • The Glacier is typically 5-10 degrees cooler than downtown; Dress warmly and comfortably in layers.
  • Bring your sunglasses and cameras!  
  • Your pilot is your guide and will choose a unique landing based on the best features of the day, shut down the aircraft upon landing.
  • Each helicopter can seat up to six passengers, provided the weight and balance calculations work out in each aircraft.
  • If your group exceeds 6 passengers and requires the use of multiple aircraft, pilots fly together and coordinate landing location so that you will be together on the glacier.
  • FAA regulations require that your hands are free when boarding the aircraft:   Cameras/binoculars can be worn around neck or fit in your pockets: .  Bags can be checked at base before boarding.
  • To ensure the comfort of all travelers, passengers weighing 260 pounds (117 Kg) or more must pay an additional $150.00 to secure extra space in the aircraft.​
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  • Home
  • Helicopter Dogsled
    • Helicopter Dogsled - Herbert
    • Norris Glacier Dogsled
    • Mendenhall Glacier Dogsled
  • Taku Airboat
  • Glacier Walk
    • Herbert Glacier Helicopter
    • Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter
    • Mendenhall Glacier Trek
    • Taku by Air, Water & Ice
  • Glacier Trek
  • Whales
  • Taku Lodge
  • Bear Viewing
    • Pack Creek Bear - Independent
    • Pack Creek Bear - Guided
  • Tracy Arm: 8am to 5pm
  • Contact
  • Private Whale Watch
  • Fishing
  • Terms and Privacy