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A boat on a glacier with a helicopter flying nearby. 1
Two people in red jackets taking photographs of an ice formation. 2
A blue helicopter parked on a wooden dock by a frozen lake with a small boat and a flag in the background. 3
A wooden dock with a helicopter parked on it, overlooking a lake with mountains in the background. 4
A helicopter on a snowy landscape with people standing around it. 5

Taku Glacier Helicopter and Airboat Adventure

By NorthStar Trekking
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is $838 per adult
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Features

  • 3h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Combine a helicopter, an airboat, and a glacier landing on this ultimate Alaskan adventure. Soar over the vast Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest to Taku Point. Board an airboat to cruise the five-mile face of the mighty Taku Glacier, getting remarkably close to the ancient ice. Your journey culminates with a helicopter landing on the icefield itself. Step out to capture stunning photos and stand amidst a majestic, remote landscape, taking in the immense scale of the wilderness before your return flight. This is a truly unforgettable activity.

Activity location

  • Downtown Juneau
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 6910 N Douglas Hwy
    • 6910 North Douglas Highway
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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Taku Glacier Helicopter and Airboat Adventure

  • Earn $20.64
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes3h 15m
    3h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$688.00 x 1 Adult$688.00
Paid at activity$150.00
Total
Price is $838.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    We will provide you with over boots and rain pants during your activity
  • What's includedWhat's included
    We will provide a Mustang Jacket while on the Airboat.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Surcharge for guests 250lbs or over (this will be charged at the Helicopter base in Juneau)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You should dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea level (downtown) to the glacier. We recommend that you dress in sturdy shoes, long socks, warm layers, and sunglasses.
  • Please ensure your chosen departure time is at least one hour after your cruise ship's scheduled arrival time to allow for disembarkation and travel to the meeting point.
  • Provide shoe size during your booking on the Special Requirement tab because we need it before you arrive to our base

Activity itinerary

Downtown Juneau

  • 15m
Transfer by van from downtown to the Helicport on Douglas Island

NorthStar Helicopters

  • 40m
Gear up, restroom break and safety briefing

Tongass National Forest

  • 15m
Fly over the Tongas National forest, Taku Inlet and Juneau Icefield and enjoy the breathtaking views on our way to Taku Point.

Taku Point

  • 1h
Land at Taku Point and take off on an hour long ride viewing the Taku Glacier by Airboat

Taku Point

  • 5m
Reboard your helicopter and take off the for your landing on the Taku Glacier

Taku Glacier

  • 10m
Land on the Glaicer and be lead by your pilot to take in the sweeping views of inspiring Taku Glacier

Juneau Icefield

  • 15m
Reboard the helicopter and enjoy the stunning views

NorthStar Helicopters

  • 15m
After arriving to the NorthStar Base on Douglas Island you'll be transportated back to Downtown Juneau

Location

Activity location

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    Downtown Juneau
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    6910 N Douglas Hwy
    • 6910 North Douglas Highway
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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