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Helicopter Glacier Walkabout

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• Hour Glass Duration: 3.25 hours
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Your Walk of a Lifetime

Our Helicopter Glacier Walkabout provides a full hour on the glacier to explore, take pictures, and appreciate the magnificent views that surround you. The adventure begins with a short drive to our helicopter base, located next to the Juneau International Airport. We will outfit you in state-of-the-art trekking equipment and give you a safety briefing before you board one of our A-Star helicopters.

Once loaded and ready, it’s time to take off on a Juneau helicopter tour! Experience Juneau’s impressive range of ecosystems while soaring over dramatic mountain ranges, the old-growth trees of the Tongass National Forest, and expansive flows of ice that change from white to vibrant shades of blue, before landing at our base camp on the Mendenhall Glacier. Flight routes depend on the day’s conditions and are up to the pilots.

After carefully unloading, you will meet your guide, who will outfit you with crampons to make it easier to walk on the icy terrain, and a trekking pole for enhanced stability. Once prepared, your guide will lead you on an interpretive Juneau glacier trek to explore the unique features and learn about the local environment.

There will be plenty of time to stop and take pictures of your great adventure before your helicopter returns for your flight back to our heliport. At the end of your tour, our comfortable vans will escort you back to your drop-off point.

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• The total tour duration is 3.25 hours
• Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time and 1 hour on the glacier
• Please book your tour at least one hour after your ship’s arrival time. The tour should conclude no less than 45 minutes before your ship’s departure time. If your ship’s port time changes after you have booked your tour, please contact us.
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• Enjoy sweeping views of the massive Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest on your helicopter flight to and from base camp.
• Experience some of the glacier’s most stunning features as our guides lead you on an hour-long walking expedition.
• Drink pure glacial water straight from the source from one of the many pristine pools you’ll encounter.
• Spend time taking in the scenery and capturing perfect photos for memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
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• Must be at least 8 years old to participate.
• Must be able to walk unassisted for one hour on moderately flat but uneven terrain.
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We will provide you with rain pants, a rain jacket, gloves, a harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, gloves, a trekking pole and a hip pack with water and a granola bar.

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You should dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea-level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier. We recommend that you dress in long socks, warm layers, and sunglasses.

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NorthStar’s policies prohibit the following items on our aircraft/tour:

• Bags or cases of any kind
• iPads or tablets, tripods
• Selfie sticks or other extendible items
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Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional $150.00 to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. Surcharge must be paid at time of booking.

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We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour.

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If you decide to cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you will receive a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, you will not receive a refund.

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Weather in Juneau can often be overcast and rainy. Decisions to operate tours are based on safety and tour quality. Should we decide not to operate your scheduled tour we will do our best to reschedule. If this is not possible, you will be refunded in full. In most cases we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour – if it is at all possible it will run.

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Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour

Embark on a soaring adventure via helicopter over rainforests, lakes, and ice, where every alpine ridge and mountain peak is within your view. This journey showcases Alaskan grandeur as you fly over and land directly on the famous Mendenhall Glacier .

From the air, witness the deep blue crevasses, glacial pools, and streams of the mighty Mendenhall. Listen as the pilot explains how glaciers form and carve the surrounding landscape. Before landing on the ice, fly past the Mendenhall Towers - towering rock formations that extend over 7,000 feet into the sky, leaving you in awe.

Upon landing, a tour guide will greet you for a short glacier walk . This is a perfect opportunity to take photos, explore the ice's surface, and ask your guide questions. Keep your eyes peeled for Alaskan wildlife on the surrounding ridges! Your guided experience on the glacier concludes with a return flight to the heliport, followed by a journey back to town. This Juneau Mendenhall Glacier helicopter tour is an unforgettable experience.

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Mendenhall Glacier and Guided Walk (JU02)

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Mendenhall Glacier Walk Guided Heli-Tour

Take in all the beauty southeast Alaska has to offer on this once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour to the Mendenhall Glacier.

Your tour begins with a short transfer to our comfortable and spacious heli-base. Here you will be geared up with glacier boots and given a safety briefing by our friendly and attentive tour attendants. Load up into our state of the art helicopters and begin your bucket-list worthy adventure. Our highly-trained pilots will lift you off the ground and safely transport you over some of the most breathtaking sights you have ever seen. Lush green rainforests, alpine ridges, and glacier valleys pass beneath you as you make your way to the main attraction, the famous Mendenhall Glacier. Before touching down, you will have a birds-eye view of the awe-inspiring blue glacier ice, deep crevasses, spectacular ice falls and the jagged peaks of the Mendenhall Towers. Once you have safely landed on the glacier you will be welcomed by our team of expert glacier guides. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a tour of Mendenhall Glacier. During the 25 minutes you spend on the glacier you will learn how glaciers are formed and what makes them so spectacular. The tour will allow you to explore melt-water pools, feel glacial silt, and capture all of the beauty on your camera. The adventure isn’t over yet; join your pilot in the helicopter for a ride back to our base to take in the Alaskan beauty from the air one last time. Leaving the glacier behind you will take with you memories that will last a life-time. Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time and approximately 20 – 25 minutes will be spent on the Mendenhall Glacier, for a total time of 55 minutes. Please allow up to 45 minutes for transportation from dock departure to dock return and safety briefing.

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Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Jackson Groves

Posted on Last updated: August 2, 2023

Categories AMERICA , ALASKA , HIKING

Lurking in the mountains above the town of Juneau is the epic Mendenhall Glacier. It’s a vast 14-mile long glacier in the federally protected Tongass National Forest. We flew up from Juneau town in a helicopter, surveying the glacier before landing at base camp. Once at base camp, we strapped on our crampons and explored the Mendenhall Glacier by foot for several hours before flying back to Juneau Town.

HOW TO GET TO MENDENHALL GLACIER IN JUNEAU

Mendenhall Glacier is located 12 miles out of the town of Juneau. While the most popular mode of transport used to reach the glacier is a helicopter for tourists and cruise visitors, it is actually possible to hike up and down to the glacier at your own leisure. You can also kayak to the base of the glacier and hike up. The options are really countless if you want to go get out on the glacier but my three recommendations are the tours below:

Helicopter and Glacier Trek to Mendenhall Glacier: Check Prices and Availability

Kayak and Glacier Trek to Mendenhall Glacier:  Check Prices and Availability

Guided Mendenhall Glacier Trek from Juneau:  Check Prices and Availability

I did the helicopter flight to Mendenhall Glacier as a shore excursion from the  Ovation Of The Seas – Royal Caribbean  cruise ship and we began our exploration trek from base camp on the glacier. The helicopter tour was one of the most insane flights I’ve ever been on and it was well worth the extra money for the incredible landscapes you can really only see from the helicopter!

THE HELICOPTER FLIGHT TO MENDENHALL GLACIER

The helicopter flight begins at the airport in Juneau. For the first five minutes, you are just flying over the town and nearby forest in what is a lackluster opening to the flight. However, what you’re about to witness is incredible and comes out of nowhere.

After cruising over the forest you creep up on a few beautiful lakes that sit beneath the opening to the glacier. The helicopter flew directly over the lakes and straight into the mouth of the glacier, shooting through the canyon created by the cliffs on either side. Our helicopter began to feel incredibly small as the vast glacier seemed to be an endless shelf of ice.

As the helicopter continued flying across the glacier, the landscape opened up more and more until we could see for miles but there was no end in sight for the glacier. It was white for as far as the eye could see with cliffs and mountains popping up through the glacier in all directions.

After about 20-minutes we dove down to the right and parked the helicopter directly on the Mendenhall Glacier where the base camp is set up for the tours. A small tent is all that marks the spot with just a few other groups in their red jackets wandering around the glacier shelf.

Another great heli-glacier hike combo adventure is the Franz Josef Heli-Hike in New Zealand so check that one out if you get a chance!

Trekking on Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau

The trek on Mendenhall Glacier will differ depending on which tour, tour company and package you selected. For us, it was more of an exploration of the glacier rather than a trek. We stayed nearby the base camp but explored many of the glacial features and a waterfall that can be found near the base camp. 

The main focus of our two-hour exploration was to learn basic techniques of walking in crampons (ice shoes). It was actually super interesting and I found the lesson very valuable as someone who had little ice-shoe experience. We learned how to walk up hills, walk along 45-degree inclines and several other key techniques to know when navigating a glacier.

Along our walk, we came across several small rivers, a 20-foot waterfall and lots of unique ice formations and features, which our guides explained and pointed out.

It is possible to explore on your own at Mendenhall Glacier. However, you would need to have experience in glacier trekking and come with the correct gear. Our guides provided us with and ice-pick, crampons, snowshoes, Goretex trekking jackets and pants and gloves. I wouldn’t head up to Mendenhall Glacier without all of those items.

As a first-time glacier visit, I found the expedition incredible and really enjoyed the crampon lesson and investigating the ice formations. If you have glacier experience, you may find the tour a little basic and feel a bit limited. There are longer options that do 4-5 hour treks and assume some basic knowledge, which is a good alternative option in that case. 

These are my favorite photos from our exploration on Mendenhall Glacier.

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Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Walk

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Travel back to the Ice Age on this excursion that was featured on Good Morning America as Juneau's top-rated excursion.

Board a modern, turbine-powered helicopter to enjoy breathtaking vistas of thriving rain forests, alpine ridges, and mountain peaks.

Your destination is the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier . The flight path takes you over the glacier, giving you an eagle's-eye view of its icy spires, deep blue crevasses and meltwater pools. Descending towards the landing site, you may fly past the Mendenhall Towers -- rock sentinels that soar to more than 7,000 feet. A gentle landing brings you to your close encounter with the ice itself.

Hop out onto the ice to explore the glacier's surface with an experienced, knowledgeable guide -- an opportunity to take once-in-a-lifetime photos. Bring binoculars for a chance to see some of Alaska's famous wildlife.

This tour can be cancelled without penalty either on the day your voyage commences or up until 12 noon on Day 2 of your voyage. Cancellations thereafter are non-refundable. Tablets, iPads, Go-Pro sticks, and drones are not allowed on the flights to ensure a full field of vision for pilots and guests alike. Wear sunglasses. Glacier boots are provided. Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) must pay an additional surcharge over the published fare. Every guest will be weighed at check-in. The tour operator will endeavor to be discreet during this process, but please be aware that individual circumstances may not allow for complete privacy. No bags are allowed on the flight; a secure location is provided at the heliport for storing personal items. Infants up to and including the day before their second birthday can be considered a lap child and should be added to the parent's weight they will be sitting on and are at no cost. Thereafter, each child is required by FAA to have a seat and will be charged accordingly.

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Flying high above alpine ridges and lush rainforests, you’ll gain new appreciation for this rugged land as your pilot shares a lively narrative. As you approach the icefield and its many glaciers, you’ll marvel at the twisted spires, deep blue crevasses and carved peaks that make up this ancient landscape. Soaring even higher, you may pass the Mendenhall Towers jagged rock sentinels that climb more than 7,000 feet and the spectacular icefalls that overflow to form the Mendenhall Glacier. View icefalls, spires, and the many hanging glaciers suspended on the surrounding mountainsides before a gentle landing on this slowly moving river of ice. Continue your adventure on foot as you explore the glacier's surface with your expert glacier guide. See and understand how glaciers form, flow and carve out the landscape. Following your glacier landing, you’ll depart for a stunning flight back to civilization. Leaving the glacier behind you will take with you memories that will last a life-time.

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We had a fantastic time canoeing and hiking next to the glacier. The views are absolutely breathtaking. We were able to get up close to the glacier (while staying a safe distance). We lucked out and were able to see some ice caves that were tucked into parts of the glacier. Baxter and Andrew were awesome tour guides who knew a lot of information about the glacier and the surrounding area. Would highly recommend the tour and Baxter and Andrew as tour guides!!!

Even though we couldn't actually walk on the glacier due to flooding, Casey and Mario made sure we got as close as possible both on the water and on land, while explaining all the phenomena we saw. Rowing the canoe as a group was good exercise without being too strenuous (rainy days mean less wind) and the surroundings were gorgeous. Definitely appreciated the hot beverages afterward too.

So delighted we chose Liquid Alaska! The great Trip Advisor reviews are justified. Andrew and Casey are fantastic guides, very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and great fun !! Very memorable and one of our holiday highlights!! Thanks guys.

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A bucket list excursion to the mendenhall glacier.

The famed Mendenhall Glacier is the destination for this exhilarating dogsled tour. Embark on a helicopter adventure after your complimentary transfer from your cruise ship. You'll arrive at the helicopter base and after a quick safety briefing, soar high above Juneau's mountainous terrain before landing on the glacier for the dogsledding portion of the tour. The camp is situated atop the 12-mile-long Mendenhall Glacier and is full of excited Alaskan huskies waiting to take you on your thrilling mushing experience across the snow. After the mushing concludes, spend some time snuggling the puppies before flying back to Juneau.

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Please report proper weights of all guests (including the weight of clothes and boots). Inputting improper weights, or selecting the wrong passenger type can lead to cancellation without refund. Please be aware that every guest is individually weighed at the helicopter base.

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Inclusions:.

• Roundtrip transportation
• Traction overboots
• Rain suit if needed
• Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base
• Restroom facilities are available at the helicopter base before you depart on your excursion, but there are no restrooms available during the helicopter and glacier portion of the tour.
• Infants under 2 years old are free and do not require a ticket. Please indicate that you are traveling with an infant during checkout.

Requirements:

• Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces
• Passenger names and weights are required by the FAA for passenger safety and comfort, as well as weight and balance calculations for flight manifesting. Any passenger whose weight is 250 pounds (113 kilograms) or more fully clothed at the time of departure will have a surcharge fee added to the ticket price at the time of booking.
• Guests should wear appropriate clothing for glacier temperatures (15-20°F cooler than ground level) and wear close-toed shoes.

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

• 15~20 minutes - transportation to the helipad
• 30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
• 15 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter to dog sledding camp on the glacier
• 1 hour - dog sledding camp (25 minute active mushing)
• 15 minutes - helicopter time back to the helipad
• 15 minutes - at the base to de-gear and visit the gift shop
• 15~20 minutes - transportation back to the port area

Meeting Instructions:

• This tour meets in front of the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

• This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

• You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
• Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Tours can be canceled for any reason up until seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund unless otherwise noted on the individual tour product page in the Things to Know section. To cancel a tour, please use the cancelation request link within your e-ticket that was emailed to you OR send an email to  [email protected] with the following information:

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Within 0-7 days before the tour date, cancelations are eligible for a full refund only in the following scenarios:

- The tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason (for example: bad weather or mechanical issue)

- You experience a medical emergency during this window and can provide documentation (documentation must be submitted within 30 days to receive a refund)

- Your ship changes port itineraries causing you to miss an excursion

All refunds are processed through Alaska Shore Excursions, and will not be processed through any cruise line or local tour provider. Refunds will appear under Alaska Shore Excursions on your bank/credit card statement. Credit card refunds are processed within 10 business days of the request. Exceptions to the refund policy include multi-day packages and some day tours. Please refer to the specific refund policy listed on the individual tour product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will be outfitted with NEOS brand overboots that slip over your shoes. They are large boots with traction soles, available in sizes XS - XXL. They fit U.S. Men's sizes 3-17 and U.S. Women's sizes 4.5-15. For EU sizing information, please reach out to us! Snow boots are provided for children to wear instead of their current footwear. For guests whose feet will not fit in the overboots, Yaktrax brand elastic traction cleats are provided. If you think you may need this option, please be sure to wear thick socks and close-toed shoes that can be exposed to ice and snow.

You may bring a bag with personal items, but all bags will have to be left at the base in a locked container during the tour. The following items are not permitted on the aircraft: Carry-on bags of any kind (incl. camera bags, purses, backpacks) GoPro extension poles or selfie sticks iPads, iPad minis, or any other tablets Drones Animals of any kind (incl. service animals) Food or beverages Any smoking products including e-cigarettes

Personal walking sticks are not allowed on this tour as they tend to slip on the ice. We have glacier trekking poles with spiked bottoms available for use upon request.

Most guests choose to utilize a baby carrier. If your infant is walking, small boots will be provided for them!

No, no bags are allowed in the aircraft. Any necessary items for the infant will need to be stored in someone's pockets.

Yes, noise-blocking headsets are provided for all guests, including infants.

Yes, you can bring your camera. Camera bags are not allowed and we recommend having a neck strap.

Layers are always key in Southeast Alaska during the summer. This should include waterproof outerwear, long pants, gloves, a hat, and sunglasses. We strongly encourage bringing sunglasses as well; the sun's glare off the ice and snow is much stronger than you might expect (even on an overcast day).

Yes, the dogs love human interaction and the musher's will let you get close and snuggly with their team.

You will be given the opportunity to run the sled alongside our professional musher if you wish.

Each sled can accomodate 4-5 guests.

There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter. If your party is larger than 6 passengers, multiple helicopters will take your group and land at the dog sled camp together.

There are two front seats and four rear seats; FAA safety guidelines require seating positions to be assigned based on weight and balance of all passengers for each helicopter.

The average temperature is between 15-20°F cooler than on the ground

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however this is not a designated wildlife tour and nothing can be guaranteed.

For safety reasons, service animals are not allowed on this tour.

Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base. No food or drink is provided while on tour.

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces.

There are restroom facilities at the helicopter base before you depart on your tour, but there are no restrooms available on the glacier.

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On sep 2023.

Amazing experience. We had a great time.

AMAZING experience!!!!!

On Aug 2023

This was a fantastic excursion and the highlight of our trip to Alaska. The whole operation is professional, safety first, and streamlined. The flight over was beautiful. As you leave the town of Juneau, you head over the mountains and get a frontal look at Mendenhall Glacier meeting the lake. You then go out further and see the other glaciers in the area and the Juneau ice field. This gives you an amazing perspective that simply can't be achieved on the ground. Once on the glacier, you are assigned to a musher and a dog team, there were 4 of us assigned to a sled. They stopped enough times for each of us to sit or stand in a different sled position. We got to meet the dogs and there were also puppies at the time we were there. The flight back was equally amazing with a buzz over the Mendenhall Glacier again. This is a don't miss activity and well worth the money spent!

Words cannot express how much we enjoyed this tour. It was an experience of a lifetime and would not hesitate in recommending this tour, it was so much fun with unforgettable memories made.

Best excursion of my life! Pack warm clothes and layers. I wish they would have offered water on the glacier but besides that it was amazing!!

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