Grand View Tour
Overview
Enjoy a grand tour of the incredible scenery surrounding Seward, Alaska on this 1-hour helicopter trip. This is the most extensive flight seeing tour that we offer as a standard departure (call our office to customize a longer private tour). This tour really gives you time to see all Alaska has to offer including the possibility to visit Bear Glacier with its giant icebergs floating in the lagoon, the Harding Icefield, wildlife like bears, moose and mountain goats. Our route will change depending on what the weather conditions are that day, we try to accommodate guest preference on what they are looking to see whenever nature allows. Our typical route involves viewing Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park and many of its glaciers, the Harding Icefield and searching for wildlife.
Inclusions
- 1 Hour helicopter flight of the beautiful mountainous area surrounding Seward
- 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
The mountainous coast line of Resurrection Bay is the perfect place to look for mountain goats as well as marine life.
Pass By: Chugach National Forest, Alaska
This enormous National Forest surrounding Seward encompasses glaciers, beautiful peaks and an array of wildlife including bald eagles and bears. Weather depending we can spend more time viewing this forrest instead of the Kenai Fjords National Park for those guests who are already seeing the National Park via boat or prefer to spend more time looking for moose or bear. Talk to your pilot about what you would like to see on your tour!
Pass By: Bear Glacier, Seward, AK
Bear Glacier, located within the Kenai Fjords National Park, displays large cravasses, blue pools and blue glacier ice. The lagoon in front of the glacier traps an amazing display of magnificent ice bergs.
Pass By: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Highway, Seward, AK
Our route is flexible based on the weather conditions that day and guest preferences but typically this tour visits the Kenai Fjords National Park. This location includes glaciers, the Harding Icefield, touring mountains, various wildlife and spectacular views. Glaciers that there is the potential to view within the national park include Aialik Glacier, Patterson Glacier, Holgate Glacier and Bear Glacier.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK
The mountainous coast line of Resurrection Bay is the perfect place to look for mountain goats as well as marine life.
Pass By: Chugach National Forest, Alaska
This enormous National Forest surrounding Seward encompasses glaciers, beautiful peaks and an array of wildlife including bald eagles and bears. Weather depending we can spend more time viewing this forrest instead of the Kenai Fjords National Park for those guests who are already seeing the National Park via boat or prefer to spend more time looking for moose or bear. Talk to your pilot about what you would like to see on your tour!
Pass By: Bear Glacier, Seward, AK
Bear Glacier, located within the Kenai Fjords National Park, displays large cravasses, blue pools and blue glacier ice. The lagoon in front of the glacier traps an amazing display of magnificent ice bergs.
Pass By: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward Highway, Seward, AK
Our route is flexible based on the weather conditions that day and guest preferences but typically this tour visits the Kenai Fjords National Park. This location includes glaciers, the Harding Icefield, touring mountains, various wildlife and spectacular views. Glaciers that there is the potential to view within the national park include Aialik Glacier, Patterson Glacier, Holgate Glacier and Bear Glacier.
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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 530lb, please call our office to complete your booking. Misrepresented weights may result in the inability to do the tour without reimbursement.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- For safety reasons infants are considered babies under 24 months
- Each helicopter seats a maximum of 3 guests. We usually 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.
Anne C
August 2021
We had a fantastic time - and we REALLY appreciate the switch from 9am to just after lunch to take advantage of great weather conditions. This was an amazing view of the mountains, glaciers, and the bay. The flight was surprisingly smooth. Highly recommended!!!!!!
We had a fantastic time - and we REALLY appreciate the switch from 9am to just after lunch to take advantage of great weather conditions. This was an amazing view of the mountains, glaciers, and the bay. The flight was surprisingly smooth. Highly recommended!!!!!!Tracy T
June 2022
Of all the things we did in Alaska, this one stood out at the top for every one of us, in our group of 7. We did two tours back-to-back: the Helicopter Glacier DogSledding, and the Grand Tour - glaciers, Kenai peninsula from the air. Everything about the tour was also just awesome. The incredibly...
Of all the things we did in Alaska, this one stood out at the top for every one of us, in our group of 7. We did two tours back-to-back: the Helicopter Glacier DogSledding, and the Grand Tour - glaciers, Kenai peninsula from the air. Everything about the tour was also just awesome. The incredibly safe, experienced, and engaged pilots pointed out glacial and geological features, bears, goats, even a brown bear's den. The ride was smooth, safe, and the scenery out of this world - it really left me speechless. The dogsledding was also a unique and exciting experience - very authentic, and the staff were welcoming and professional.Vacation803464
June 2021
How can this have no other reviews?! It was more expensive than the other tours - but if you can do it, it's worth the extra. The extra flight time allowed us to see a few special spots and even circle around for wildlife that we would have missed without the extra time. Saw two black bears right...
How can this have no other reviews?! It was more expensive than the other tours - but if you can do it, it's worth the extra. The extra flight time allowed us to see a few special spots and even circle around for wildlife that we would have missed without the extra time. Saw two black bears right outside bear glacier, so many waterfalls it rivals Hawaii, eagles and goats galore, and so many beautiful icebergs it felt like Iceland. Great company, great team and wonderful owners. The absolute highlight of the trip for me - riding the train down was a bonus.