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Mendenhall Glacier By Helicopter & Guided Walk

Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier By Helicopter & Guided Walk

DETAILS

  • 21/4
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Flightseeing Tour
  • Family Recommended
  • Weight

OVERVIEW

Flying high above alpine ridges and lush rainforests, you’ll gain new appreciation for this rugged land as your pilot shares a lively narrative. As you approach the icefield and its many glaciers, you’ll marvel at the twisted spires, deep blue crevasses and carved peaks that make up this ancient landscape. Soaring even higher, you may pass the Mendenhall Towers, jagged rock sentinels that climb more than 7,000 feet and the spectacular icefalls that overflow to form the Mendenhall Glacier. View icefalls, spires, and the many hanging glaciers suspended on the surrounding mountainsides before a gentle landing on this slowly moving river of ice. Continue your adventure on foot as you explore the glacier's surface with your expert glacier guide. See and understand how glaciers form, flow and carve out the landscape. Following your glacier landing and guided walk, you’ll depart for a stunning flight back to civilization. Leaving the glacier behind, take memories that will last a life-time.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a helicopter over the pristine wilderness that borders Juneau.
• See the soaring peaks of Mendenhall Towers.
• Walk across the icy terrain of Mendenhall Glacier with a mountaineering expert.
• Gain a firsthand understanding of glaciers and how they creep across the landscape.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress warmly, in layers, in weather-appropriate clothing, gloves and a hat, sturdy and comfortable close-toe shoes.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Flight time is approximately 30 minutes, with an approximately 20-25-minute landing on the glacier. Time spent on the glacier may vary due to weather and glacial conditions. Glacier boots are provided at the heliport. Due to security, no bags, iPad, tablets, purses, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags or GoPro extension poles, selfie sticks, walking sticks or canes, food or beverages, including water bottles, smoking, including E-cigarettes are allowed on the flight. Infants up to and including the day prior to their second birthday are considered a lap child and should be added to the parent's weight they will be sitting on and are at no cost. On or after their 2nd birthday, the child is required by FAA to have their own seat and will be charged accordingly. Due to aircraft weight and balance limitations, the flight company charges an additional rate for passengers that weigh 250 lbs. or more fully clothed. Space is capacity controlled, please call 1.866.625.1167 for assistance. Bring raingear and sunglasses and bring a camera to capture the breathtaking scenery. This is a weather dependent tour, and all cancellations are at the sole discretion of the tour operator. Guests must be able to walk a minimum of 30 yards on the pavement at the heli-base. Guests must be able to navigate the two sizeable 18-inch steps into and out of the helicopter unassisted. Transit vans and helicopters are not ADA accessible.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Flight Tours

Activity Level:

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    Easy
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    Moderate
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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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