Skagway Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour
Description
Discover the stunning glaciers that surround Skagway on the aptly named Skagway Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour! This incredible 2-hour tour gives you the opportunity to explore one of three stunning glaciers located just a short flight from Skagway. With so many options to choose from, this is one of the Alaska shore excursions that never disappoints! Learn all about the icy behemoths on your 40-minute walking tour with a local, knowledgeable guide, and have your breath taken away on the flight route that is chosen daily for premium views. Don't forget your camera on this one-of-a-kind excursion!
The Skagway Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour begins just a short walk from your cruise docks, where you will find the helicopter operations base along Skagway's historic shoreline for a safety briefing and take-off. Views begin right as you leave Skagway, with an aerial view of this picturesque town, before you soar over the towering peaks that loom over the port town, on your way to Chilkat, Ferebee, of Meade Glacier. The glacier landing and flight routes are chosen daily for optimal views and a pristine mountain experience that you won't find on any other Alaska shore excursions.
Once you land on the glacier of the day, you are in for a 40-minute exploration of the unique landscape that surrounds these glaciers. Keep close to your guide as they explain the incredible forces at work on these icy rivers. You will encounter anything from cascading waterfalls and deep crevasses to towering jagged peaks and the awe-inspiring mass of Meade Glacier flowing out before you, on this once-in-a-lifetime tour. The Skagway Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour has incredible views no matter where you land, and even more spectacular sights on your stunning return journey to Skagway. So grab your binoculars, and hop on board for one of the most spectacular Skagway shore excursions.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers per helicopter?
What happens if the weather is unsafe to fly?
If the weather is not cooperating and the pilots determine that it's unsafe to fly, we'll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. If you choose not to reschedule and we can't find a time that works for you, we will refund you.
What if my tour group is larger than 6 people?
Can infants come on the tour?
Will we see wildlife on the tour?
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 2h 00min • 5 activities
This tour does not include transportation. After a short walk to the helicopter base, your guides will run through a brief orientation and fit you with glacier overboots.
Loaded up into the helicopters, enjoy a breathtaking flight over Skagway & the surrounding landscape before landing on one of 3 glacier options, depending on conditions.
Land on Ferebee, Chilkat, or Meade Glacier to examine other-worldly glacier features with your pilot and guide as you hike around the massive river of ice.
At the conclusion of your tour, take time to return your gear, explore the gift shop, and use the facilities before your walk back to your cruise ship or into downtown Skagway.
On your return flight to Skagway, enjoy views of the Chilkat range and other surrounding glaciers, as well as glimpses of Lynn Canal, the Northern end of the Inside Passage.