Overview
Take your Alaskan adventure to new heights with this 4-hour heli glacier trekking experience from Seward with our partner Kenai Backcountry Adventures. Begin with a thrilling scenic helicopter flight, soaring over rugged mountain peaks, deep crevasses, and cascading icefalls. After approximately 20 minutes of breathtaking flight seeing, your pilot will land next to a remote glacier, where your expert guide will prepare you for an unforgettable trek.
Equipped with crampons and trekking poles, you’ll set foot on the ancient ice, exploring dramatic formations such as deep crevasses, shimmering blue melt pools, and towering ice spires. Along the way, your guide will share insights about glacier dynamics, ice formations, and the ever-changing Alaskan landscape.
This small-group experience ensures personalized attention and a tailored trek to match your skill level, whether you’re looking for a moderate walk or a more adventurous exploration across the ice. With no crowds, no trails!
What's Included
- Ice Crampons, Harness, Helmet, Trekking poles and Small Backpack
- Landing and Facility fees
- Helicopter flight - Aprox 20 min round trip
- Picnic Lunch
- Local Seward city limits transfers
- Guided Glacier Trek
- Proper outdoor attire - Warm rain proof wind proof outerwear, sturdy hiking shoes
- Comfort surcharge applied to anyone over 250lbs for weight and balance safety of the heli
- Gratuities
- Transportation from Anchorage
Meeting Location
Airport Road
Seward, AK 99664, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Seward (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Must be able to walk on loose, uneven terrain and have sure footing (no balance issues)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Heli Glacier Trekking in Seward?
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Activity code: C-69866P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- Ice Crampons, Harness, Helmet, Trekking poles and Small Backpack.
- Landing and Facility fees.
- Helicopter flight - Aprox 20 min round trip.
- Picnic Lunch.
- Local Seward city limits transfers.
- Guided Glacier Trek.
- Proper outdoor attire - Warm rain proof wind proof outerwear, sturdy hiking shoes.
- Comfort surcharge applied to anyone over 250lbs for weight and balance safety of the heli.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation from Anchorage.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heli Glacier Trekking in Seward is as follows:
- Must be able to walk on loose, uneven terrain and have sure footing (no balance issues)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heli Glacier Trekking in Seward will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Ice Crampons, Harness, Helmet, Trekking poles and Small Backpack
- Landing and Facility fees
- Helicopter flight - Aprox 20 min round trip
- Picnic Lunch
- Local Seward city limits transfers
- Guided Glacier Trek
- Proper outdoor attire - Warm rain proof wind proof outerwear, sturdy hiking shoes
- Comfort surcharge applied to anyone over 250lbs for weight and balance safety of the heli
- Gratuities
- Transportation from Anchorage
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Must be able to walk on loose, uneven terrain and have sure footing (no balance issues)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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