5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration
From
£278
pp
1h 15 mins · 4.9 (133)
The grandeur of Alaska's epic glaciers will thrill and delight you on Juneau's only FIVE glacier flightseeing tour. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Downtown Juneau as you depart the waters with Wings Airways en route to the Juneau Icefield. Fly in a classic, 10 passenger, deHavilland Otter floatplane that guarantees a window seat for all as well as audio & written narration. Sit back and enjoy the 40-minute flight as you soar by blue glacial crevasses of the Norris, Hole-In-The-Wall, East Twin, West Twin, and the mighty Taku Glaciers! (Up to 5 aircraft available per departure, with 10 passengers per plane)
Free cancellation
What's included
- Flight map
- Audio/written narration
- 40 minutes of glacier & wilderness flightseeing via seaplane with all window seats.
- Guaranteed window seat
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
- Hotel/Cruise Ship pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- Seaplane access to the Juneau Icefield. We focus on 5 glaciers, with views only accessible by air. Flightsee past the Norris Glacier, the mighty Taku Glacier (the largest glacier in the entire ice field), the Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier, the West Twin and East Twin Glaciers. Our route follows the Taku River viewing wilderness in every direction. Total flight time is approximately 40 minutes. No time wasted on transportation to our location. We want our guests to have as much time in Juneau as possible! (40 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please meet us in our passenger check in location within the large blue Historic Merchants Wharf building. We are the only floatplane operator on the downtown waterfront, with our base just above the floatplane docks at the head of the harbor. We look forward to your visit!
End point
Please meet us in our passenger check in location within the large blue Historic Merchants Wharf building. We are the only floatplane operator on the downtown waterfront, with our base just above the floatplane docks at the head of the harbor. We look forward to your visit!
Practical information
- Operated by
- Wings Airways & The Taku Glacier Lodge
- Max group size
- 10 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- de, cmn, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All flights are approximate and subject to change due to weather
- Child rates apply at the age of 2 years through 12 years old
- Tour not suitable for guests with no mobility of their own
- Layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes recommended as well as a camera and sunglasses
- Maximum per passenger weight of 300 pounds (for designated aviation Weight & Balance)
- Infants under the age of 2 years may travel at no cost as "Lap Babies"
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.