Glacier Paddle Boarding - PRIVATE

Epic Knik Glacier Pools Private Tour

Duration: 4 hours

Meeting Point: 29979 East Knik River Road, Palmer AK 99645

Age: 13+

About the Tour

Experience the most epic glacier adventure with this private 4-hour tour on the Knik Glacier Pools. Guests will be provided with dry suits to stay warm while exploring the freezing cold glacial water. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll practice jumping into the glacial lake and learn how to use the dry suit and Personal Flotation Device. This preparation ensures your safety and confidence during the paddleboard adventure around the glacier melt pool, which is carefully monitored by your guide.

What's Included

• Private tour
• Experienced guides
• Dry suit and water shoes
• Personal flotation device
• Paddleboard, paddle, leash
• Micro-spikes for traction
• Safety throw rope

Check-In Details

Please check in 1 hour prior to your departure time.

What to Bring

• Warm layers
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses

Special Requirements

This tour is designed for adventurous individuals aged 13 and older with moderate fitness. Swimming skills are recommended but not required. Please be prepared for rapidly changing, extreme Alaskan weather and dress warmly with thick socks. Guests who are not properly prepared may be denied participation due to risk of hypothermia.

Restrictions

Due to equipment limitations, guests must be between 5’0” and 6’6” (152 cm to 198 cm) in height and have waist sizes between 28” and 48” (71 cm to 122 cm). For sizing questions, call 907-272-7777.

Extras

• Trip Protection available for easy cancellation and rescheduling within 72 hours of the tour
• Alaska Glacier Lodge overnight stay available (May 15 – Sept 15). Contact reservations for details: 907-759-5006
• On-site gift shop with cold weather essentials and local gifts

Important Information

Alaska Helicopter Tours uses multiple 3-passenger Robinson 44 helicopters with a per-seat weight limit of 300 lbs and combined passenger limit of 600 lbs. Larger groups may fly in 2 or 3 helicopters but stay together. Passengers over 250 lbs incur an additional seat surcharge. For groups larger than 3 or passengers exceeding weight limits, contact reservations for options.

Passenger Weights

Accurate weights are required at booking to plan seating and balance. Weights are confirmed at check-in by weighing passengers. Inaccurate weight info may result in denied boarding without refund. Seating assignments follow FAA-approved safety guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

• Full payment due 72 hours prior
• Full refund for cancellations made 72 hours or more before tour date
• Bookings canceled less than 72 hours before are non-refundable but can be rescheduled for a fee
• No-shows or late arrivals forfeit payments unless Trip Protection was purchased
• Weather or safety-related cancellations result in full refunds
• Same-day rescheduling may not be accommodated; $200 fee applies for changes within 72 hours without Trip Protection

All cancellation requests must be emailed to reservations@alaskahelicoptertours.com. For bookings through other agencies, follow their cancellation policy directly.