Seward Heli-Hiking Adventure

Overview

Seward's dramatic surroundings, with its steep coastlines and nearly impenetrable terrain, make it ideally suited for heli-hiking. On this two-hour trip you'll be transported from the ground in Seward to some of the area's most rugged, pristine, and otherwise unreachable sites for an unforgettable hiking experience.

Ideally suited for heli-hiking.

The tour is fully customized to your group, weather permitting, so it's up to you to pick your own hiking adventure. Maybe it's the idea of trekking in the high alpine that intrigues you. Up there it's all ridgelines and open spaces, with views of glaciers, valleys, and mountaintops as far as you can see. If the coastline is more your style, then sea spray, spruce trees perched on cliffsides, and endless beachcombing await.

In both places the likelihood of observing wildlife is high. Keep your eyes and ears open. If you're waterside, look for the telltale mist of a whale's spout and listen for the high-pitched chatter of bald eagles. And if you're on a mountaintop, look for the dark shape of a bear or the shaggy white shape of a mountain goat in distant meadows. Your tour concludes with a return flight to Seward.

More Details

The Seward Heli-Hiking Adventure lasts two hours with about 20 minutes of flightseeing and the rest spent backcountry hiking. Hiking location will depend on guest interest and the conditions, with both alpine and remote beach options. There is a minimum of two and maximum of six guests per tour.

What to Bring

Proper gear is critical for comfort and safety in remote Alaskan environments. Wear synthetic hiking pants, top, and hiking boots. Guests should bring rain gear, a warm layer, hat, gloves, and water. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and personal medications are highly recommended. Don't forget a camera and, most importantly, a sense of adventure.

Special Instructions

This is an active excursion in the backcountry. Moderate hiking ability and comfort being off trail recommended. To calculate accurate weight and balance for the aircraft, each passenger must provide their weight when making a reservation.

Transfers & Meeting Points

The tour departs from the Seward airport. The tour operator provides complimentary roundtrip transportation to the airport from most locations in town. Parking for self-drive guests is available at the tour operator office. Passengers must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their departure time.

Rates & Dates

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

Child rates apply to children under the age of 12. Infants under the age of 2 may travel for free but must sit on an adult's lap.

Departure Times

Departure times and locations are listed below. Click on a link for an interactive map.

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Availability

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