Denali Helicopter Glacier Landing Flight

Overview

This once-in-a-lifetime experience starts at the operator's private heliport in the Denali Park area. Passengers are given a safety brief before climbing aboard their aircraft for the tour. Upon takeoff, the pilot flies up and over the nearest ridgeline, plotting a course east. At first, the landscape below is tinted green with summer foliage. Amidst the lower river valleys and lush hillsides, passengers often spot moose, caribou, and grizzly bears. From these more hospitable locales, the terrain steadily rises toward the rugged peaks of the eastern Alaska Range.

Deftly maneuvering among an immense, dramatic landscape.

Although they have lower absolute elevations than Denali and its neighboring mountains, the massifs in this section of the range rise as much as 7,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. The pilot deftly maneuvers among this immense and dramatic landscape. Miles-long ice falls plunge from the peaks, huge cornices cap ridgelines, and craggy granite faces rise high.

Soon its time to land, with the pilot scouting safe sites among several glaciers cascading from the range's icefields. The touchdown is smooth, and the first steps on the glacier are memorable. For the next 20 minutes, passengers and pilot explore the ancient ice that once carved the valleys the group first flew through. The trip concludes with a spectacular return flight to the Denali Park heliport.

More Details

The Denali Glacier Landing tour averages 50 minutes of flight time, and 15 to 20 minutes of glacier time. Weather in the Alaska Range can change quickly, so guests should prepare to be flexible as the tour adjusts to suit to the conditions.

What to Bring

Proper gear is critical for comfort and safety in remote Alaskan environments. Dress in layers and bring a warm waterproof jacket. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes. Sunglasses are highly recommended. Don't forget a camera and, most importantly, a sense of adventure.

Special Instructions

Accurate passenger weight is required for helicopter weight and balance. For safety reasons, passengers weighing more than 250 pounds will be accessed a small surcharge.

Transfers & Meeting Points

The tour operator provides transportation from Denali Park hotels. There is free parking at the heliport for self-drive guests.

Rates & Dates

Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.

There is no child rate for this tour. Infants under the age of 2 may travel for free but must sit on an adult's lap.

Departure Times

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