Knik Glacier Explorer-90 Minutes

Available All Year • 90min Total • 40min Flight + Glacier Landing

Duration 1.5 Hours for flight and glacier landing. Please check in 30 minutes prior to your departure time
Meets at 3901 S Lindsey Circle, Palmer AK 99645

About

See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in southcentral Alaska, is twenty-six miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Last Frontier! This excursion allows for 40 minutes of flight time and up to 45 minutes on the glacier!

Highlights

Enjoy a once in a lifetime Glacier Plunge in the summer months! Approximately mid May through mid September we allow guests to take a glacier plunge at no additional cost. Come prepared with a bathing suit underneath your clothing, bring extra clothes or dare to go all natural in the Alaskan wilderness! All of our helicopters are equipped with towels, throw ropes and trained pilots. Please let us know at check in if you plan on plunging. Age, health and swimming strength play a role in the ability to plunge.

What to bring

Summer:

  • Waterproof wind layer
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun screen
  • Empty water bottle
  • Sturdy closed toe shoes
  • Change of clothes (if participating in the glacier plunge)

Winter:

  • Warm waterproof winter jacket
  • Gloves
  • Hat (that covers your ears)
  • Warm, sturdy closed toe shoes
  • Sun glasses

Cancellation

Customers will receive a full refund if canceled 7 days prior to departure. Cancellations must be done via email or phone.
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