Glacier Flightseeing Adventure Tour

 

Tour: Glacier Flightseeing
Approximately 40 minutes of flightseeing
Includes 5 Glaciers flowing out of the massive Juneau Icefield. The most flightseeing time over the most amount of glaciers in Juneau!

The grandeur of Alaska will thrill and delight you beyond expectation on this unforgettable multi-glacier flightseeing tour where everyone enjoys a window seat. Explore Juneau icefield's most stunning glaciers by authentic floatplane, a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Your adventure begins the moment your aircraft departs from the Juneau waterfront, amidst the remains of early day gold mines. You will fly past waterfalls and lush green rain forests while the narration describes the unfolding scenery. The highlight will be the views of the magnificent glaciers, remnants of the Ice Age, making up the spectacular Juneau Icefields’ 1,500 square miles of solid ice.

Soar past the imposing faces, deep crevasses and azure blue meltwater pools of the Norris, Hole-In-The-Wall, East and West Twin Gaciers and the Mighty Taku. Of the Icefields 36 named glaciers the Taku Glacier, five miles wide at its base, and the Hole in the Wall Glacier that branches from it, are the only glaciers not retreating, but actually advancing.

Keep a lookout for possible wildlife such as goats, moose, bears and eagles. Your excursion concludes with a smooth water landing. The informative narration is fascinating. The views and photo opportunities are terrific as everyone enjoys a window seat. Rain or shine, bring plenty of film for your camera to capture the magical memories this trip is sure to provide.