ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 8 most popular helicopter tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
A 2-hour Grand Knik helicopter tour with 3 glacier landings from Palmer, including a guided walk on Knik Glacier.
“Fantastic helicopter 🚁 tour the pilot was awesome and the glacier landing was unforgettable, I loved the trip”
Helicopter to Punchbowl Glacier for guided dog sledding, mushing lessons, and Iditarod stories from a Seavey-run camp.
“Don’t miss this experience! We’ve traveled the world and this is one of the most exciting things we’ve done. We were grounded 3x before finally making it to the glacier. The staff worked so hard to get us up before our cruise departed Alyeska Resort. Everyone was so friendly. Our guide Riley was excellent. We…”
One-hour Anchorage helicopter ride with a real glacier landing and guided hike from Girdwood, plus wildlife spotting in Chugach National Forest.
“The whole experience was amazing. From the helicopter flight to exploring on the glacier plus the fact that it was a perfect day made this one of the all time favorite things I have ever done!”
90-minute helicopter tour from Girdwood with a glacier landing on foot, plus big views over Prince William Sound and Chugach glaciers.
“My husband and I scheduled helicopter tour with landing at 2 glaciers. Day of tour it was raining terrible weather I was so grateful for the them to work with us and our vacation days and changed our date for a better experience. It was absolutely incredible! A big thank you to our Pilot Micah!…”
Fly from Anchorage area to land on Knik Glacier, explore 1,000-year-old ice, and spot wildlife from the air above the Chugach Range.
“Our pilot Trevor was super nice and accommodating. The scenery was breathtaking and really diverse - from lush green in the mountains to deep blue in the glacier, everything was there. We felt safe at all times. The tour is a bit pricey, but it's totally worth it.”
Helicopter sightseeing over Alaska’s glaciers with three remote landings, wildlife chances, and time exploring Knik Glacier up close.
“Excelente a la altura de lo esperado, el precio un poco alto …”
A 30-minute helicopter flight from Girdwood over the Chugach Mountains, glaciers, and wildlife. Small group, great photo seats.
“Great time the pilot was an excellent guide and found bears, moose, and mountain goats for us to view. He also explained the various glacier formations and changes he has seen, including a recent avalanche site.”
Helicopter over Knik Glacier, then gear up in a dry suit to paddleboard in icy pools near Anchorage. Cold, calm, and worth it.
“I recently took a helicopter tour to a glacier, and it was an unforgettable experience. Everything about the trip was perfect, from the breathtaking views to the smooth flight. The pilot was professional and knowledgeable, making us feel safe and informed throughout the journey. The sights were absolutely stunning, and landing on the glacier was…”
