Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Hike
Description
Embark on an unparalleled journey through the majestic Juneau Icefield with helicopter tours that redefine the essence of awe and wonder. Discover the vast expanse and captivating beauty of this region, where you'll witness not only forty grand glaciers but also around a hundred smaller ones! The Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Hike is a favorite that promises a full hour of unforgettable flightseeing and glacier exploration.
Your helicopter gracefully descends onto the Mendenhall Glacier, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure. Expert glacier guides lead you on a captivating and informative walk through this surreal frozen landscape. The sheer magnificence of frozen rivers embraced by rugged, ice-capped mountains is nothing short of enchanting. This helicopter tour in Juneau offers a complete 360-degree aerial perspective, a glacier trek, the exhilaration of a helicopter ride, and a heart-stopping landing on one of the largest glaciers in the Juneau Icefield!
The convenience of dock-to-dock transportation is included, ensuring a smooth transition from cruise docks to the helicopter base. As you arrive, your pilot warmly welcomes you, providing brief yet essential safety instructions. Whether it's your first helicopter flight or not, any initial butterflies will swiftly dissipate as you ascend, becoming absorbed in the breathtaking beauty unfolding below. For avid travelers to Alaska, Juneau icefield helicopter tours are a must-have experience, and the Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Guided Hike is the ideal choice for those seeking the thrill of a helicopter flight and glacier landing without additional activities like dogsledding or airboat rides.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers per helicopter?
What if my tour group is larger than 6 people?
Will we see wildlife on the tour?
Can children come on the tour?
Absolutely! We are more than happy to accommodate children of all ages. Children 2 years or older must purchase a seat.
What happens if the weather is unsafe to fly?
If the weather is not cooperating and the pilots determine that it's unsafe to fly, we'll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. If you choose not to reschedule and we can't find a time that works for you, we will refund you.
What if I need extra help on the tour?
Moderate guest activity is required for this tour. Guests must navigate sizeable steps — approximately 18 inches in height — while getting in and out of the aircraft. Staff will be there to lend a helping hand, but for liability reasons, guests must be able to manage these steps on their own.
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.