Get ready to be awestruck by Alaska's crown jewels: its colossal glaciers!
Juneau, the state capital, offers a treasure trove of glacier excursions for all ages and interests. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a nature lover, there's an icy adventure waiting for you.
Witness Juneau's Glaciers From the Sky
- Five-Glacier Seaplane Exploration: View five majestic glaciers from a bird's-eye view in an authentic Alaskan bush plane. Glide over the Juneau Icefield and marvel at Norris, Hole-In-The-Wall, East and West Twin Glaciers and the mighty Taku Glacier.
- Helicopter Glacier Trek: Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight to the hiking site, providing picturesque views of the Mendenhall Glacier. Access remote areas of the glacier while learning about its extraordinary environment and drinking pure glacial water.
- Pilot's Choice Glacier Exploration: Embark on a customized helicopter tour with your pilot handpicking the best routes based on weather and glacier conditions. Discover hidden lakes, towering icefalls and rarely-seen vistas.
Other Exciting Glacier Adventures to Explore
- Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle & Trek: Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, surrounded by towering cliffs and icebergs. Then, trade your paddle for a backpack and explore the glacier's edge, learning about its history and witnessing its incredible power.
- Taku Glacier Helicopter & Airboat Adventure: Experience the Taku Glacier from three perspectives! Soar in a helicopter, travel by airboat for up-close views and step onto the glacier itself for a guided walk.
- Mendenhall Glacier by Helicopter & Dog Sledding: Combine aerial thrills with the excitement of dog sledding! Land on the Mendenhall Glacier and trek through the snow with a team of spirited Alaskan huskies.
- Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens: Immerse yourself in both nature and culture. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier and then hop on a shuttle for a rainforest quest, learning about local flora and fauna.
This is just a taste of the incredible glacier adventures that await you in Juneau. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of Alaska's icy giants!
