Glacier Helicopter Landing
Lift off from Skagway’s waterfront, fly past serrated peaks, then land on a remote glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime walk among glacier ice features.
Depart the historic waterfront by helicopter into a realm of waterfalls, hanging valleys, and vast rivers of ice. Your pilot selects the day’s best route and landing—Meade, Ferebee, or Chilkat—before guides lead a safe, stunning walk on the glacier. Learn about crevasses, melt streams, and the forces that shape this frozen world, with time for unforgettable photos. Reboard for a scenic flight back to town, awed by Alaska’s scale and beauty.
Energy Level
Duration
2 Hours
Type
DARING
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
Experience a more personal adventure with fewer Sailors on this Small Group Shore Thing
See Alaska's beauty in a whole new way
Take a guided glacier walk for excellent photo opportunities
Take a narrated helicopter tour and learn about glacial geology
Need to know
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Sailors must be able to climb in/out of the helicopter with limited assistance
Seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the helicopter, and cannot guarantee that groups will be together on the aircraft
No bags, tablets, tripods, selfie sticks, drones, water bottles or liquids are allowed inside the helicopter, but lockers are available at the base
Up to 6 sailors per helicopter
Approximately 40 minute helicopter time and 40 minutes on the Glacier
Glacier overboots are included. Sailors must wear closed toed hiking shoes or tennis shoes
This Shore Thing is weather dependent and may be subject to last-minute cancellations due to changing conditions
Sailors are advised to wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes
Any Sailor whose weight is 250 pounds (113kg) or more, fully clothed at the time of departure will have a surcharge fee added to the ticket price
To ensure a smooth operation, Shore Things Crew will collect Sailor weights and apply the $150 surcharge on embarkation day
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Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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