Air Tours
Glacier Discovery By Helicopter
$439 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hours
$439 Per Person (Flat Rate) | 2 Hours | All Ages | Glacier Landing & Guided Walk
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Sawtooth Ridge & Chilkat Glacier Landings
Skagway helicopter tours & glacier landings
Skagway's helicopter flightseeing inventory features dramatic aerial ascents over Sawtooth Ridge, the Taiya Inlet, and landings on Chilkat Glacier. Compare connected glacier flights with live departure checks before booking.
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How do Skagway helicopter glacier tours compare to Juneau?
Skagway helicopter tours (operated by certified air carrier TEMSCO Helicopters) fly over the jagged Sawtooth Ridge and dramatic Chilkat Glacier system, costing $439 to $599 per person flat rate for a glacier landing or dog sledding demonstration. Guests check in directly at the TEMSCO heliport base at 101 Terminal Way (adjacent to the ferry terminal, walkable from Ore and Broadway Docks) with complimentary return transfer after the tour. All flights feature 100% weather refund guarantees.
Tour Price$439–$599 / person (Flat Rate)
Duration2 hours total (30–35 min flight time)
Skagway Heliport Check-In101 Terminal Way (walkable from docks; return transfer included)
Cruise Line Cushion100% weather refund • Coordinated to ship departure window
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Fly over Skagway's rugged mountain passes
Helicopter tours in Skagway offer dramatic alpine topography right outside port.
Glacier Discovery & Chilkat landing ($439)
2 hours total. Scenic flight over Sawtooth Ridge and a walking landing on the ancient ice of Chilkat Glacier with overboots provided. $439 per person flat rate.
Glacier dog sledding demonstration ($599)
2 hours total. Fly to an alpine snow camp on Denver Glacier for an active dog sledding demonstration, husky interaction, and puppy time. (Note: guests do not ride the sled on this flight). $599 per person flat rate.
Weather cancellation policy
100% full refund if mountain weather or low cloud ceilings prevent flight operations.
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Air Tours
Glacier Dogsledding Demonstration by Helicopter
$599 Per Person (Flat Rate)2 hours
$599 Per Person (Flat Rate) | 2 Hours | All Ages | Glacier Dog Sledding Demonstration (No Sled Riding)
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How much do Skagway helicopter tours cost?+
Skagway glacier helicopter tours start at $439 per person flat rate for the Glacier Discovery landing on Chilkat Glacier, and $599 per person flat rate for the Glacier Dog Sledding Demonstration (TEMSCO Air). Rates include all gear and return dock shuttles. Note: Passengers weighing 250 lbs or more (including clothing and footwear) are subject to a mandatory $150 operator weight surcharge.
Where do Skagway helicopter tours depart from?+
Guests check in directly at the TEMSCO Skagway heliport base at 101 Terminal Way (located along the Skagway waterfront near the ferry terminal, walkable from Ore and Broadway Docks). Following your flight, complimentary return transportation is provided back to downtown Skagway or the cruise docks.
Is Skagway helicopter flightseeing suitable for cruise passengers?+
Yes. Tours run 2 hours total, leaving plenty of time to explore historic Broadway and return to your ship well before all-aboard.