Extended Bear Glacier Scenic Flight

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!

City: Seward

Thu 22 Jan

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Starting at $545.00

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Thu 22 Jan

Starting at $545.00

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What's Included

FAA certified pilot

All taxes, fees and handling charges

45-minute helicopter flight to Bear and Aialik Glaciers

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, infants are considered babies under 24 months old
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.
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

What To Expect

Resurrection Bay

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.

Bear Glacier

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.

Kenai Fjords National Park

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (24)

JPH1900

Jul 2021

We decided, sort of at the last minute, to book a helicopter tour while we were in Seward. So glad we did. The staff answering the phones (maybe Elise?) was extremely helpful and patient while we tried to figure out if we wanted to do the Dog Sled tour or the Scenic Flight over Aialik Glacier. I don’t think we could’ve made a bad decision either way, but we went with the 45 minute scenic flight. Since there were four of us (me, my wife, and our two boys - 16 and 14), we had to split up. Our pilots did a great job showing us all the sights and keeping us safe. We had done the Kenai Fjords Tour cruise out to Aialik the day before, so it was awesome to see it from the air as well. Highly recommended if you are in the area. I’ve heard the Dog Sled experience is great as well. Maybe do both if you have the time!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the great customer service offered by Elise, Tanner & Cody. It's really fun going on the water and then seeing it again from the air. We love giving people a different perspective. Thanks for flying with us. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful place!

199christinev

Jul 2021

This was an absolutely AMAZING experience! I've been on dozens of boat tours out of Seward so to see the landscape from the air was absolutely spectacular! The boats can only get so close to the glaciers and you really don't realize how far away you really are until the helicopter flies you right next to and over them! I Highly Recommend taking a heli tour at least once in your life!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thanks. We are very lucky to get to do this for a living. The up-close perspective from the helicopter is truly unique and amazing!

Dick_S

Jul 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

Response from Host

Jul 2021

The icefield is stunning. We are so lucky to get to fly here. Thank you for coming out. We love Cody!