Extended Bear Glacier Scenic Flight

2210 Airport Rd, Seward, AK 99664, USA

Duration

45 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

A one-of-a-kind Alaskan experience that should not be missed, this 45-minute helicopter flight from Seward takes you to Bear and Aialik glaciers. Nestled among snow-covered peaks, Bear Glacier rests above a remote lagoon studded with massive icebergs the size of houses. See the walls of Aialik Glacier dropping into the ocean. Take photos of cascading waterfalls, old-growth forests and turquoise-blue water that surround a frozen landscape carved by millennia of advancing and retreating ice. Enjoy aerial views of Kenai Fjords National Park.

45-minute helicopter flight from Seward to Bear and Aialik glaciers
Admire massive icebergs and Resurrection Bay
Get close to where a glacier drops 500 feet into the sea
Appreciate bird’s-eye views of Kenai Fjords National Park
Choose from multiple departure times
Small-group tour accommodating two to six people

What To Expect

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Our route will vary based on the weather conditions that day but our typical route flies down Resurrection Bay along the rocky mountain coastline, which is a perfect place to look for Mountain Goats.

• Admission Ticket Free

Within the Kenai Fjord National Park guests can see Bear Glacier and its enormous ice bergs floating in the Bear Glacier Lagoon. This glacier connects to the Harding Icefield, which guests also may be able to view.

• Admission Ticket Free

Weather permitting, the route for this tour is typically over the Kenai Fjords National Park where guests have the opportunity to view glaciers, waterfalls, mountain peaks, rugged coastline and look for wildlife. For those guests already viewing the National Park during another type of tour there are many other amazing places we can take you, talk to your pilot about what you are looking to see.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult, infants are considered babies under 24 months old
Not wheelchair accessible
Due to FAA regulations, weight restrictions apply, there is a 290lb weight limit per seat, including everything going in the helicopter with guests. There is also an overall weight limit, if your group of 2 or 3 individuals, exceeds 550lb, please call our office to complete your booking. Misrepresented weights may result in the inability to do the tour without reimbursement.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
There is a maximum of 3 guests per helicopter, we typically have multiple helicopters available per tour time
There is a 2 person minimum for this tour, to book as a single traveler please call our office
Seating is according to necessary weight and balance of the helicopter, guest preference will be accommodated whenever possible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Included/Excluded

45-minute helicopter flight to Bear and Aialik Glaciers
FAA certified pilot
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Lunch

Durations

45 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

2210 Airport Rd, Seward, AK 99664, USA

from 545 $