Glaciers & Wildlife: Super-Scenic Day Tour

All Ages · Approx. 8 Hours · Our Most Popular Summer Tour!

Our most popular summer tour! Duration Departs Anchorage at 10:30am Approximately 8 Hours About Enjoy spectacular panoramic views above Anchorage Travel the majestic Seward Highway/Turnagain Arm, cruise up to the face of Portage Glacier and see native wildlife up-close at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation ...

Anchorage
Pickup Available
Sightseeing Tour
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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

Minimum 8 years old · Approx. 10 Hours · A Must See!

Take a once-in-a-lifetime walk on a river of ice! Duration Approximately 10 Hours About Travel the scenic Glenn Highway through the spectacular Matanuska Valley. Explore the face of the Matanuska Glacier with an expert glacier guide. Amazing photo opportunities! Activity Level: Moderate Included Hotel ...

Anchorage
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Sightseeing Tour
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Alaska Wildlife Day Tour

All Ages · Approx. 4 Hours · Short and Sweet!

A half-day scenic tour and wildlife encounter! Duration Approximately 4 Hours About Sightsee down the Seward Highway along the majestic Turnagain Arm. See native wildlife up-close in a beautiful natural setting at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Amazing photo opportunities! Activity Level: Easy ...

Anchorage
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Wildlife
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Special Moments

Private | Your Choice of 1 or 2 Landings

This private helicopter tour offers an unforgettable experience for a photoshoot, proposal, or celebration of a milestone. Use your hour and a half landing time as you wish--all at one breathtaking location or split up between two landings. The Knik Glacier and Chugach Mountain peaks serve as the perfect ...

Palmer
2 Hours
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Air Activities, Sightseeing Tour, Wildlife
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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Grand Knik

2 hours | 3 Unforgettable Landings

Lift off and watch the Knik Glacier fill your window within minutes! Touch down at three stunning sites chosen day‑of for the best conditions and photo ops—from a towering ice wall to blue melt pools and alpine ridgelines with sweeping views! Seasonal highlights Winter: Low sun, alpenglow, frozen ...

Palmer
~2 hours
Pickup Available
Air Activities, Air Tour, Photography Tour, Wildlife
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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ROUND TRIP TRANSFER

Anchorage
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Transfer
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Knik Glacier Landing

Essential On-Ice Moment

The fastest way to stand on a glacier. Soar over the Knik Glacier, land on or beside the ice (based on conditions), and enjoy time for photos and a short guided explore before your scenic return. Activity Level: Light Seasonal highlights Winter: Silent snow, pastel light, frozen textures, towering ice ...

Palmer
1 hour
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Air Activities, Air Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Wildlife
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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Heli-Hiking

4 Hours

This is one of our staff favorites because you have time to really experience the stunning beauty of the area. There are dozens of incredible high-alpine locations the are ideally suited for heli hiking. Most of them have a view of at least one glacier, sometimes two or three. Depending on the weather, ...

Palmer
4 hours
Pickup Available
Air Activities, Air Tour, Guided Tour, Hiking, Photography Tour, Walking Tour, Wildlife
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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Glacier Swim & Hike

2 Hours | May - September

Take your glacier adventure to the next level with flightseeing, glacier trekking, and a thrilling swim in a crystal-clear melt pool. After a scenic helicopter ride taking in panoramic views of the Chugach Mountain range, you'll land on the shimmering ice of the Knik Glacier. Here your expert guide ...

Palmer
2 hours
Pickup Available
Air Activities, Air Tour, Guided Tour, Hiking, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities, Wellness
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Glacier Elopement

2 Landings 2 Hours

A private helicopter ceremony at a hand‑picked glacier or alpine site. The Knik Glacier and Chugach Mountain peaks serve as the perfect backdrop to tie the knot! Your pilot will build in time for vows and portraits at up to 2 landings. Seasonal highlights Winter: Alpenglow, serene snow textures, towering ...

Palmer
2 hours
Pickup Available, Private Tours
Air Activities, Air Tour, Lodging, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Wellness, Wildlife
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled

1.5 hours | 1 landing on snow covered glacier

Take an Alaskan dog sled ride over snow-covered glacier with an Iditarod dog team! Sit back and enjoy or stand on the runners and mush the team. Meet the dogs and see how the mushers and dogs live at 4,500 ft elevation. You’ll fly over the deep blue glacier crevasses of the Knik Glacier and spot moose, ...

Palmer
1.5 hours
Pickup Available
Air Activities, Air Tour, Dogsled, Guided Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Wildlife
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Winter Glacier Exploration

Ice skating, trekking, and more!

Overview A photogenic guided glacier walk with instruction on footing and terrain reading. Fly to the best zone for the day, then explore at a relaxed pace with ample time for photos and natural history. Activity level: Moderate Highlights Heli‑drop access to ideal, remote terrain Snowshoes or micro ...

Palmer
2 hours
Pickup Available
Air Activities, Air Tour, Guided Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Winter Activities
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Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled + Knik Glacier Landing

2 hours 2 Landings | See the blue melt pools!

The ultimate multi-activity package! Fly over the Knik Glacier and land high in the mountains on a snow-covered glacier to take an authentic dog sled ride with an Iditarod dog team. Sit back and enjoy or stand on the runners and mush the team. Meet the dogs and see how the mushers and dogs live at 4,500 ...

Palmer
2 hours
Pickup Available
Air Activities, Air Tour, Dogsled, Guided Tour, Photography Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Wildlife
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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The Boreal Raft Half Day

Ages 9+ • Class II/III • 11.5 miles

Meet the unmatched scenery of cascading waterfalls and rugged ridgelines while paddling along Panorama and Carlo Mountains. This stretch of the Nenana features multiple Class II rapids and one Class III rapid. Get splashy and inspired by the expanse of boreal forest on this unique trip. Perfect for anyone ...

Denali National Park
4 hours total: 2.5 hours paddling, 1.5 hours for
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, Rafting, Water Activities
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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The Caribou Hills Raft Full Day

Ages 9+ • 8 Hours • Class I • 17 miles

Relax into a full day immersed in Alaska’s wild beauty. The trip begins with a scenic drive along the Denali Highway, where clear days may offer views of Mount Denali. After a brief orientation at the river put-in, you’ll paddle away from civilization on calm Class I waters, meandering north through ...

Denali National Park
8 hours total: 6 hours paddling, 2 hours for set
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, Rafting, Water Activities
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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The Jack River Kayak Half Day

Ages 9+ • Beginner (Class I) • 4 miles • Instructional

The Jack River offers an exciting adventure through one of Alaska's lesser-traveled waterways. This instructional trip through shallow, fast-moving current provides the perfect setting for paddlers looking to build confidence and develop river skills. Whether you're new to kayaking or already ...

Denali National Park
3.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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The Alpenglow Cruise

Limited seasonal evening trip with riverside dining

Enjoy the river like never before under Alaska’s famous midnight sun! This evening trip, offered seasonally on the Jack River, combines adventure with stunning scenery. Witness the breathtaking phenomenon of alpenglow, a soft, rose-colored light that paints the mountains and northern sky as the sun ...

Denali National Park
4 hours total: 2.5 hours paddling, 1.5 hours for
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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The Panorama Kayak Half Day

Ages 9+ • Beginner/Intermediate (Class II) • 7.5 miles

This relaxed Nenana River float weaves three miles of flat water with two short Class II rapids before settling into consistent Class I paddling beneath the Alaska Range. Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, the guided trip emphasizes learning river dynamics and paddling skills while searching ...

Denali National Park
3.5 hours total: 2 hours on the water, 1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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The Boreal Kayak Half Day

Ages 9+ • Advanced (Class III) • 11.5 miles

Meet the unmatched scenery of cascading waterfalls and rugged ridgelines while paddling along Panorama and Carlo Mountains. This stretch of the Nenana features multiple Class II rapids and one Class III rapid. Get splashy and inspired by the expanse of boreal forest on this unique trip. Kayakers are ...

Denali National Park
4 hours total: 2.5 hours in raft, 1.5 hours for
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Guided Tour, Kayak, Water Activities
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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The Jack River Raft Express

Ages 9+ • Class I • 4 miles

The Jack River offers a calm adventure through one of Alaska's lesser-traveled waterways. This casual trip through shallow, fast-moving current provides the perfect setting for those looking for a scenic, gentle river experience. Let our expert guides do the work while you take in the stunning scenery ...

Denali National Park
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Alaska Paddle Expeditions
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