Air Tours
Helicopter Flightseeing and Glacier Landing Tour
$419 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hrs 15 mins
$419 Per Person (Flat Rate) | 2 Hours 15 Minutes | Activity level: Easy | Ages 7+ | September Only
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Juneau helicopter tours, glacier treks and prices
Experience the vast 1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield from the air. Compare scenic glacier landings (Herbert, Norris, Taku Glaciers), guided ice walks, extended technical glacier treks (NorthStar style), and high-elevation glacier dog sledding camps (TEMSCO & Coastal style) with certified FAA Part 135 air operators and cruise port transfers.
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How much is a helicopter glacier tour in Juneau and what is included?
Juneau helicopter glacier tours start at $409 to $429 per person flat rate for a scenic icefield flight with a 20-to-25 minute walking landing on Herbert, Norris, or Mendenhall Glacier (NorthStar's September flightseeing is $419). Premium glacier treks and dog-sledding camps range from $479 to $839. All tours include shuttle pickup from the cruise docks, glacier overboots, safety briefings, and a 100% full refund if flights are canceled due to mountain weather.
Glacier Landing Price$409–$429 per person (Flat Rate)
Total Tour Window2.25–2.5 hours total (30–35 min flight + ice walk)
Cruise Ship PickupJuneau Cruise Ship Terminal / Mt. Roberts Tram Plaza shuttle
Weather & Cruise Cushion100% weather refund if grounded • Plan 45–60 min buffer before all-aboard
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Choose your Juneau helicopter experience tier
Price and duration vary based on what you do once the helicopter lands on the Juneau Icefield.
Scenic flight + glacier landing ($409–$429)
2.25 to 2.5 hours total (30–35 min flight + 20–25 min walking on glacier ice). Overboots provided. $409 per person flat rate (TEMSCO) to $419 (NorthStar, September only) and $429 (Coastal).
Guided glacier ice walk & trek ($479–$749)
3 to 5.25 hours total. Includes 1 to 3 hours of guided walking or technical ice trekking with crampons, harnesses, and ice axes on deep icefield terrain.
Helicopter glacier dog sledding ($699–$839)
2.75 to 3.5 hours total. Fly to a high-elevation glacier snow camp on Herbert or Norris Glacier, meet Alaskan huskies, and ride a real snow dog sled. $699 per person (flat rate).
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Adventures
Icefield Excursion
$429 Per Person (Flat Rate)2.5 hours
2.5 Hours • All Ages
Air Tours
Helicopter Glacier Walkabout
$479 Per Person (Flat Rate)3 hrs 15 mins
3 Hours & 15 Minutes • Age 8+ • Book Now with 25% Deposit
Air Tours
Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour
$530 Per Person (Flat Rate)4 hrs 15 mins
4 Hours & 15 Minutes • Age 12+
Air Tours
Helicopter Glacier Trek
$530 Per Person (Flat Rate)4 hrs 15 mins
4 Hours & 15 Minutes • Age 12+ • Book Now with 25% Deposit
Adventures
Pilot's Choice
$629 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hrs 45 mins
$579 | All Ages | 2 Hours 45 Minutes | Two Glacier Landings!
Air Tours
Extended Helicopter Glacier Trek
$633 Per Person (Flat Rate)5 hrs 15 mins
$633 per Person • 5 Hours & 15 Minutes • Age 15+
Air Tours
Taku Glacier Helicopter & Airboat Adventure
$688 Per Person (Flat Rate)3 hrs 15 mins
3 Hours & 15 Minutes • Age 7+ • Book Now with 25% Deposit
Dog Sledding
Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier
$759 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hrs 45 mins
$699 | All Ages | 2 Hours 45 Minutes | Helicopters, Huskies, and Glaciers!
Adventures
Private Icefield Excursion
$2,512 Private Charter (Flat Rate)2.5 hours
2.5 Hours • All Ages
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How much do Juneau helicopter tours cost?+
Scenic glacier landings start at $409 per person flat rate (TEMSCO Mendenhall Glacier Landing) to $419 (NorthStar, September only) and $429 (Coastal Icefield Excursion). Guided ice walks and technical treks range from $479 to $749, and high-altitude helicopter dog sledding on snow starts at $699 to $839 flat rate. (Note: inquiry-only listings without online fares are excluded from category minimums, and land-based wheeled cart summer camps do not include flights).
What happens if mountain weather cancels my helicopter flight?+
If fog, wind, or low cloud ceilings prevent safe flying, passengers receive an immediate 100% full refund with zero cancellation penalties, or the option to rebook if your port time permits.
How do cruise passengers get to the helicopter base?+
All helicopter tours include round-trip van and shuttle transportation from the downtown Juneau cruise docks (Mt. Roberts Tram plaza) directly to the heliport at Juneau International Airport (JNU).
Do I need special boots or gear for walking on the glacier?+
No specialty gear needed. The flight base equips all guests with neoprene traction overboots that slip directly over your sneakers or walking shoes. Treks provide crampons and gear.