Description
Our most popular Juneau helicopter tour and one of the best ways to see the Juneau Icefield from the sky, this top-rated Alaska helicopter tour combines the thrill of flightseeing with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to land on a glacier and explore its icy terrain.
Your adventure begins with round-trip transportation from the Juneau cruise docks. Enjoy the short, scenic drive to the helicopter base, where you’ll check in, meet your pilot, and gear up with glacier boots. After a brief safety orientation, you’ll lift off for a helicopter flight over glaciers, mountain peaks, and deep blue icefalls that define Southeast Alaska’s dramatic landscape. If it’s your first helicopter flight, don’t worry—any nerves fade fast once you’re in the air and taking in the views.
Your pilot will land on the Herbert Glacier, one of the most spectacular glaciers in the Juneau Icefield, giving you time to walk on the ice, capture incredible photos, and take in the vast, untouched beauty surrounding you.
This Juneau helicopter excursion is perfect for travelers short on time who still want the unforgettable experience of a helicopter ride and glacier landing. For a longer adventure, explore our Helicopter Glacier Trek or Taku Glacier by Land, Water, & Ice.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Will our group all be in the same helicopter?
The helicopters hold up to 6 people. While we strive to keep all groups under 6 together, in order to balance the weight distribution in the helicopter & ensure a safe flight, we can't guarantee where in the aircraft you'll be seated, and groups may be split up into separate helicopters upon reaching the helicopter base. If this is the case, you will still land with the rest of your party on the glacier, and will be able to spend this time with them.
What if I need extra help on the tour?
Can children come on the tour?
What if our cruise ship's schedule is canceled or delayed?
What happens if the weather is too bad to fly?
If the weather is just not cooperating and the pilots determine that it’s not safe to fly, we will contact you before your tour. It's best to be ready to receive incoming calls rather than trying to proactively reach us day-of to inquire about the weather. If we contact you and you cannot be rescheduled, you'll be refunded less any applicable fees.
How many passengers per helicopter?
What if my tour group is larger than 6 people?
Will the pilot get out with us?
Why do you land on the Herbert Glacier?
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 or not operating that day. 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.