Shore Excursion Details

Taku Glacier Adventure by Air, Water & Ice

Juneau, Alaska

Taku Glacier Adventure by Air, Water & Ice

DETAILS

  • 31/4
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Age
  • Flightseeing Tour
  • Outerwear

Here’s your opportunity to enjoy the Alaskan adventure of a lifetime by air, water, and ice! The van driver will take you from the pier to a private helicopter base on Douglas Island. At the airport, you’ll be given a pre-flight safety briefing. Aboard the helicopter, you’ll fly high above Juneau, the Tongass National forest, the Juneau Ice Field, Gastineau Channel, and Taku River, all the way to Taku Point. The airboat Captain will help you board the covered airboat as you cruise the 5-mile terminus of the only advancing glacier of the Juneau Ice Field. You’ll come within arm’s reach of the ice, and you’ll understand the immense size of this glacier as you stare up at it from the river. The Captain will stop in various locations for photos, and to talk about the glacier and the river basin that has been carved by nature over the years. Back at Taku Point, you’ll again board the helicopter that will fly to the Taku Glacier for your brief glacier landing. Step out onto the amazing 4,500 foot thick ice. You’ll have time for more photos, and your pilot will give you details about the ice field and Taku Glacier. The helicopter will then return you to the heliport and the van will return you to the pier.

Need to Know:

Note: Participants must be at least 7 years of age. Guests should wear warm layers, comfortable shoes, hats and gloves. Rain pants over boots, hearing protection and floatation jackets will be provided. Guests must be able to walk on their own up and down 2 flights of stairs. Bring your camera, sunglasses, and a water bottle. No bags allowed on the helicopter. Due to aircraft weight and balance limitations, the flight company charges an additional rate for passengers that weigh 250 lbs. or more. Space is capacity controlled, please call 1.866.625.1167 for assistance. Guests who go ashore do so with the understanding that they will be mixing with members of the general public. Tour will only operate approx. mid May to mid-September. No bags, loose items or tablets are allowed on board the helicopter, safe storage is provided at the base

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure
Flight Tours

Activity Level:

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    Moderate
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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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