Heli Glacier Trekking - Seward

Heli Glacier Trekking — Seward (All Skill Levels Welcome)

Step onto ancient ice and trek a living glacier with no crowds, no trails—just wide-open Alaskan wilderness. This 4-hour heli glacier trekking tour from Seward lifts you above fjords and icefields before setting you down beside a remote glacier, where your expert guide leads a tailored trek across blue melt pools, crevasse fields, and sculpted ice. It’s pure Alaska, delivered by helicopter.

Rates

• $799 — Adults (Ages 12+)
• $749 — Children (Ages 2–11)
• Small-group experience for a personal, unhurried day on the ice

Duration

• Total tour time: ~4 hours
• Flightseeing: ~20 minutes total (route may vary with conditions)
• Glacier time: Guided trekking with instruction and photo stops
• Meeting point: 11385 Seward Highway, Seward, AK 99664

About the Experience

Lift off over Resurrection Bay and the rugged fringes of Kenai Fjords National Park, scanning knife-edge ridgelines, seracs, and deep crevasses from the front-row seat only a helicopter provides. Your pilot lands at a pristine, crowd-free zone selected for the day’s best conditions. After fitting crampons and trekking poles, follow your Kenai Backcountry Adventures guide across glittering ice: peer into blue wells, skirt yawning crevasses, and trace the glacier’s slow river of frozen time while learning how weather and geology shape this ever-moving world.

Pace and difficulty are tuned to your group—choose a mellow discovery walk or step it up for more adventurous terrain. A picnic lunch with giant-screen mountain views keeps energy high before you explore a bit more and catch your return flight to Seward.

Highlights / Why Choose This Tour

• Scenic helicopter approach over glaciers, peaks, and icefalls
• Exclusive glacier landing far from boardwalks and crowds
• All skill levels — route and pace customized by your guide
• Up-close ice features: crevasses, melt pools, and towering ice formations
• Small group size for safety, learning, and incredible photos

What’s Included

• Helicopter flight over Kenai Fjords, Resurrection Bay & surrounding peaks
• Guided glacier trek with Kenai Backcountry Adventures
• Picnic lunch
• All guiding and safety briefings
• Total tour time: ~4 hours (flight time ~20 minutes, location dependent)

Good to Know / Additional Info

• Check-in: Please arrive 45 minutes prior to departure
• Season: Summer (May 15 – September 15)
• What to bring (summer): sturdy closed-toe footwear; wind & waterproof shell; warm mid-layer (wool/fleece); hat, thin gloves, sunglasses; water
• Group size: Typically small; larger parties may be split across aircraft and reunite on the glacier

Weight & Safety Policies

• Primary aircraft are 3-passenger Robinson R44s; seating assigned for FAA weight & balance
• Accurate passenger weights are required at booking and verified at check-in
• Comfort surcharge: Guests weighing 250 lbs+ pay $150 to block an extra seat for balance & comfort
• Per-seat limit: ~300 lbs (options may be available in a larger AStar for guests 300 lbs+ — call ahead)
• Prohibited items: bear spray, lighters, battery packs, loaded guns; secure any loose straps around your neck; backpacks not permitted in flight
• Wildlife and specific views cannot be guaranteed; routes may change due to weather or FAA TFRs

Cancellations

• Full payment due: 72 hours prior to departure (remaining balance auto-charged if using deposit within 72 hrs)
• Booked directly with Alaska Helicopter Tours:
  • Cancel 72+ hours prior for a full refund
  • Inside 72 hours: non-refundable; reschedule may be offered for a fee when possible
  • No-show/late arrival: payments forfeited (Trip Protection may apply if purchased)
  • Operator weather/safety cancel: 100% refund
• Rescheduling fee: $200 for changes within 72 hours when accommodated
• Booked through another agency: follow that agency’s policy; cancel directly with them
• Travel insurance / Trip Protection strongly recommended

Trade pavement for glacier glass and breathe in the biggest views of your trip. Book your Seward Heli Glacier Trek today and turn Alaska’s wild ice into an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime memory.