Why choose this tour ?
Our signature flightseeing and glacier landing tour, includes 30 mins of flightseeing and 30 mins landed at 3 Glacier areas including on the glacier itself. This tour includes an alpine landing where you will have 30 mins to see the grand size of the 5 mile wide and 29 mile long Knik Glacier with a birds eye view. Your 2nd landing takes you to a 100 foot ice wall where you may even be able to see the massive ice calve . After 30 minutes exploring you go to the glacier landing right in the middle of Knik Glacier, where you can get out of the helicopter and spend about 30 minutes exploring ancient ice. See the azure blue melt pools (summer), crevasses and ice formations created by water, wind and the sun. During your flight seeing, keep your eyes open for the area wildlife to include Moose, Mountain Goats, Dall Sheep, Bears and even wolf on occasion! WINTER OCT-APR LANDING IS NOT ON GLACIER AS POOLS ARE FROZEN- LANDING IS NEXT TO GLACIER Total tour time - 2 hours, includes 3 landings
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What makes Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA a unique experience ?
Fly up the beautiful Knik River Valley to the massive Knik Glacier.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour may be shortened or rescheduled and additional cost may be applicable.
- SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
- Restaurant Service is available on site May 1 - September 30. Snacks are available year round for purchase.
- WINTER TOURS - October - April -we are unable to land on top of the glacier due to snow cover. We will land next to the glaciers near the massive ice formations
- Guests 300lbs or over require our Astar Helicopter to fly. This is not available for every time/day.Please call direct to assure we have that helicopter available to accommodate prior to booking.
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs. This allows us to block out an additional seat for safety and comfort
- Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
- NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Helicopter Tour w/ 3 landings
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Tour: 2 hour helicopter tour with 3 landings. See glaciers, wildlife, Lake George and land on the Knik Glacier
Grand Knik Helicopter Tour - 2 hours 3 landings - ANCHORAGE AREA Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Helicopter flight
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guided glacier hike
Not Included
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Alaska Helicopter Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Anchorage.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 304 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Check in is 30 mins prior to departure time If you will be late call 907-272-7777. Checking in late can result in extra fees or cancellation. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. The address to check in is 29979 East Knik River Road aprox 45 min. north of Anchorage. UBER/LYFT service will not pick up at the departure location so make sure to plan your transportation ahead of time. • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact 907-272-7777 if you will need to add hotel pick up transfers.
