Above and Beyond Helicopter
You will be met pier side for a short ride to the heliport where you will be briefed on your upcoming adventure.
Experience an unparalleled sensation as you lift off and fly up and over the Mendenhall Glacier, spectacular icefalls and through mountain passes only accessible by helicopter.
View the glaciers and fields that make up the Juneau Icecap and as a highlight, you will actually land on Herbert Glacier where you will disembark and set foot on this "river of ice".
Bring your camera; this is a once in a lifetime tour.
Your pilot /guide will point out the various formations and answer your questions. Your adventure of a lifetime concludes too soon as you fly back to the heliport and are driven back to downtown.
Due to weight and space limitations for the helicopter, there is a supplemental charge of 0 for persons weighing 250 lbs or more and must be paid in advance. As you are weighed prior to flight, please be advised that if the supplemental fee has not been paid in advance, the supplemental fee will be charged prior to boarding and depending on availability of seats you may be denied boarding and no refund will be issued.
Departures (Local Time)
8:15 AM (Hours: 2.5)
9:15 AM (Hours: 2.5)
10:15 AM (Hours: 2.5)
Inclusions
- Roundtrip transportation - Pier to Heliport
- Boots and outfitting are provided if necessary
Tips
Due to weight and space limitations for the helicopter, there is a supplemental charge of $140 for persons weighing 250 lbs or more and must be paid in advance. As you are weighed prior to flight, please be advised that if the supplemental fee has not been paid in advance, the supplemental fee will be charged prior to boarding and depending on availability of seats you may be denied boarding and no refund will be issued.
Departure Location
At the cruise ship pier. The specific meeting location at the pier will be listed in your confirmation email and voucher for this shore excursion. See the 'Redemption and Voucher Details' section below.
Redemption and Voucher Details
- After you complete your booking, your credit card will be charged and our expert Shore Excursion Concierge agents will 'hand'-review your shore excursion selections against your cruise itinerary to confirm compatibility. Your credit card statement will list the merchant for the charges as Port Promo Cruise Tours.
- You will receive an email within 72 hours of booking from info@portpromotions.com which confirms your booking and contains the vouchers required for your shore excursions. Please print these vouchers and bring them with you on your cruise. You will be required to turn the voucher(s) in to the corresponding shore excursion supplier(s). The vouchers feature information regarding how to meet up with the tour leader upon arrival to a port and other important details.
- Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.