Alaska Cruises: Excursions

Soaring high above the lush rain forest, incredibly deep valleys and awe inspiring peaks, you'll marvel at vistas seen by few! Your pilot will give you an eagle's eye view of high alpine lakes, "icefalls" hanging from sheer cliffs and some of the most remote peaks and glaciers in the Juneau Icefield, places like Wonderland, Glacier King, the Mendenhall Towers, and Devil's Paw. The itinerary is flexible; your pilot is free to create the best possible tour under the current weather and glacier conditions. For an up-close opportunity to appreciate this ancient landscape, your pilot will land in two different locations, where you'll continue the tour on foot! During these two landings you'll also learn about the geological and environmental processes at work creating moraines, crevasses, seracs, and the glaciers themselves. The "Pilot's Choice" tour is an incomparable journey of discovery, a once-in-a-lifetime experience sure to provide enduring memories of Southeast Alaska's beautiful wilderness. This tour is 2 3/4 hours in length which includes approximately 50 minutes helicopter time and 2 separate landings (each landing approximately 15 minutes). The remaining time is for transportation to and from the dock, a safety briefing, outfitting of glacier boots and aircraft assignment All times are approximate and due to Security Purposes, no bags are allowed on the flight. This tour operates under a special use permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service. Guests 250 lbs. and over are charged an additional rate to reserve two seats for safety and comfort. This tour is non-refundable once booked. less

When you visit Southeast Alaska and combine the originators of glacier helicopter tours with Alaska’s largest operating dogsled tour company you get a once in a lifetime experience. Join us as we fly over the lush rainforest, deep blue crevasses and glacier carved peaks as your pilots give you a spectacular flight seeing tour to our Dogsled camp on the Mendenhall Glacier. Here the professional musher’s and Alaskan sled dogs will have you driving the team or relaxing in the sled as you take in the awe inspiring scenery. You'll have time to talk with the musher’s about the great 1,000 mile Iditarod race or take pictures with the dogs before your helicopter takes you back to our base and civilization. Don’t miss out on this truly Alaskan Experience! Note: Flight time is approximately 30 minutes with 55-60 minutes at the dog camp. This tour is not available in early May and late September. Guests weighing 250 lbs. and over are charged an additional rate to reserve two seats for safety and comfort. These spaces are capacity controlled. You will not be able to book this option online. Please call 1.866.625.1167 for assistance with these reservations. This tour is non-refundable. less

Join us on an unforgettable journey to view Coastal Brown Bear and other Alaskan wildlife in a natural setting. Your exploration begins with an Alaska bush pilot, who will transport you on a breathtaking scenic flight from the base in Juneau to Chichagof Island, providing unique access to brown bear territory. Once you arrive, you'll meet your local guide/naturalist who will take you by van to several different wildlife viewing locations. Along the way enjoy a narrative of the local history and insight into the environment that surrounds you. We strive to get you up close and personal with the wildlife while staying a respectful distance from the animals to maintain their privacy and your safety as they go about their daily routine. Photographers and nature enthusiasts will marvel at this opportunity to discover the unexpected once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows a rare look into the world of one of the grand and majestic animals of the great Alaskan wilderness. Notes: Participants must be at least 8 years of age and able to walk up to 1/2 mile on uneven terrain. less