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Anchorage Knik Glacier Helicopter Tour, 1 Landing, 90 min

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10

ExcellentTop 4% in Anchorage

85 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Fly over the Chugach Range, then land on Knik Glacier for a guided trek among blue pools, crevasses, and sculpted ice.

About this tour

Trade the road for a sweeping aerial view of Alaska’s wild heart on an Anchorage Knik Glacier Helicopter Tour. Fly above the Chugach Range, snowcapped peaks, braided rivers, and iceberg-filled lakes as you make your way to the vast Knik Glacier, one of Southcentral Alaska’s largest glaciers.

After approximately 40 minutes in the air, land on ancient ice for a guided trek of about 45 minutes. Walk among vivid blue pools, swirling moulins, deep crevasses, and sculpted ice formations, with microspikes provided. Keep watch from the helicopter for moose, Dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears, and spot waterfalls spilling through the backcountry. In summer, a glacier plunge may also be available at no additional cost.

This 90-minute Anchorage Knik Glacier Helicopter Tour pairs flightseeing with time on the ice for a close-up look at a changing glacial landscape. Check in 30 minutes before departure and bring your sense of adventure for a memorable journey into Alaska’s wilderness.

Highlights

  • Soar over the Chugach Range, braided river valleys, and glacier-fed lakes
  • Land on the ancient Knik Glacier for a guided trek across the ice
  • Admire blue pools, deep crevasses, and dramatic glacial formations
  • Look for moose, Dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears from the air
  • Take in waterfalls and iceberg-filled lakes across Alaska’s backcountry

What's included

Included

  • Helicopter flightseeing, approximately 40 minutes
  • Guided glacier trek or mild hike, approximately 45 minutes
  • Microspikes

Not included

  • Round-trip transportation between Anchorage and Palmer

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Important information

  • Check in 30 minutes before departure; late arrival may shorten, cancel, or reschedule the excursion without a refund
  • Each seat has a 300-pound weight limit; aircraft limits are 650 pounds for the R44 and 900 pounds for the R66
  • Weight surcharges apply to groups of 2 over 500 pounds, groups of 3 over 650 pounds, and groups of 4 over 900 pounds
  • Accurate passenger weights are required; discrepancies may result in extra fees or cancellation without a refund
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  • Solo travelers may be rescheduled if the 2-person minimum is not met or aircraft weight limits are exceeded
  • Groups of 4 or more may be split between helicopters
  • Infants ages 0–24 months must sit on an adult’s lap; children 24 months and older require a paid seat
  • Service animals are considered case by case; call ahead to inquire
  • Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, including about 40 minutes of flightseeing and 45 minutes on the glacier.

How early should I check in?

Check in 30 minutes before departure. Arriving late may shorten, cancel, or reschedule your excursion without a refund.

Are there passenger weight limits?

Each seat has a 300-pound limit. Total aircraft limits are 650 pounds for the R44 and 900 pounds for the R66; group weight surcharges may apply.

Can infants and children join?

Infants ages 0–24 months must sit on an adult’s lap. Children 24 months and older need a paid seat.

Is transportation from Anchorage included?

Round-trip transportation between Anchorage and Palmer is not included, but may be available by arrangement with the provider.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 85 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Anchorage
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.0. Top 4% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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