Extended Bear Glacier Scenic Flight


45 minutes
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

Our 45 minute scenic flight visits both Bear Glacier and Aialik Glacier. Bear Glacier is the largest glacier descending from the Harding Icefield in Kenai Fjords National Park at over 11 miles long and 3 miles wide. Bear Glacier lagoon features impressive icebergs. Continue on to Aialik Glacier which boasts an impressive ice wall that is over 500 feet high! Watch for calving on this immense glacier and truly appreciate the grandeur of Alaska's environments by getting up close to them!

Inclusions

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

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK

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.

Pass By: Bear Glacier, Seward, AK

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.

Pass By: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Highway, Seward, AK

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.

Additional information

  • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
KristaEC
July 2023

This trip was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Alaska. My 20 somethings and teens were not convinced that they needed to go to Alaska, but this flight was their favorite experience. It was absolutely breathtaking - we saw the glaciers up close and flew along the coastline with eagles sitting on mou...

Carey_C
August 2021

Seward is amazing town and this helicopter tour is epic! If you have some extra cash to burn on vacation this is best investment for memories of lifetime.

Dick_S
July 2021

Absolutely fabulous. Cody our pilot was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the trip truly rewarding. Mountainous terrain was certainly expected but bear, bald eagle sightings while great were no comparison to the ice field/ glacier flyover. Incredible

TimD4018
September 2021

We toured as much of Alaska as we could in 8 days. Everything from hiking in Denali to a private boat tour in Homer. The helicopter tour was the activity we enjoyed and talked about the most. My wife and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. Most of our tours involved hiking where ...

shirl906
September 2021

Tanner took us on an incredible flight where we were able to see Bear glacier up close. We saw mountain goats and several black bear on the mountain sides. He circled back for areas we wanted to view again or up closer. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!

773careyc
August 2021

The views are absolutely amazing! So glad we did this trip. It’s expensive, but views and experiences from air at slower pace and up close is so worth it. Would do it again. Staff is super great to work with. Only negative is using portable potty outside. Very small draw back, but only improvemen...

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