For a number of reasons!

• Convenience. Just one phone call or email takes care of it all just sit back and relax, we’ll make sure you have a wonderful trip. We offer complete packages including transfers, helicopter tours, glacier dogsledding and lots of other adventures.
  

• Great value-for-money. Because we are so close to the glaciers you don’t need to pay for a lot of airtime to get to your destination.
  

• Location. We are the only tour option with glacier landings and dogsledding right out of the Anchorage area. Our proximity to Anchorage means you have more time to explore the rest of our beautiful state.
  

• Experience. Our pilots have flown in the area for a long time, they know every little hill and valley and can share some great stories with you.

• Best Safety Record! We have the best safety record for helicopter tours operations in Alaska!

We have 3 departure locations:

Alaska Glacier Lodge (45 min North of Anchorage). If you need transportation, this can be purchased for select departure times.

Seward Alaska (3 hours south of Anchorage). We have a curtesy van for transfers within the Seward city limits.

Homer Alaska. We operate from the Homer airport

Absolutely! Alaska Helicopter Tours has a large fleet of tour helicopters, we can accommodate any group size. The group may not be flying in the same helicopter but will land at the tour location to enjoy the tour together as a group!

Yes! All of our tour times have transfers available from select Anchorage locations for $69 per person round trip

We cannot pick up from other hotels, B&B’s or Air B&B’s, but you should never be more than a few minutes away from any of our available pickup locations. Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you need help.

Transfer Service is offered for 2025 Summer season for all departure times. Winter Season 10:15am and 2:30pm departure times OR call 907-272-7777 for alternate times.

Alaska Helicopter Tours fly both the 3 passenger Robinson 44 Raven II as well as the 6 passenger Astar AS350 B2/B3.

Due to weight and balance for safe flying, we can never guarantee what type of helicopter you will be flying in or if you will be flying privately unless you purchase a private tour. Some groups may be split between multiple helicopters but will always land at the same spot to enjoy the tour together.

SUMMER: Layered clothing is the key to comfort. Wear a long sleeved shirt and bring a sweater. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes that offer some protection like sneakers or hiking shoes. Please, no high-heeled shoes or sandals.

WINTER: Snow Boots, Warm winter overcoat and snow pants, warm glves and hat.

We will outfit you with overboots for the dogsled tours. We supply crampons for the tours where you land on the ice. Bring gloves, a hat (to protect you from the sometimes intense sunlight), waterproof jacket/pants and sunglasses. Don’t forget a camera that is ready for lots of pictures!

If you need to cancel you will receive a full refund on tours cancelled 72 hours or more prior to departure date. Bookings cancelled 72 hours or less are non-refundable but you have the option to reschedule for any future date for a $200 reschedule fee. If you do not show up or are late for your tour without notifying us 24 hours prior to departure you will forfeit any payments. If we need to cancel due to weather or other safety related matters we will refund you 100%.

We do offer trip protection and high recommend adding this to avoid reschedule or cancellation fees.

Yes, you can take great pictures and videos from the helicopter!

From the Alaska Glacier Lodge: Excellent! We often see moose, bear, mountain goats and Dall sheep. This is one of the very few areas where mountain goats and Dall sheep can be seen together. It is not uncommon to see dozen of either variety. We have both black and grizzly bears, though the latter are not seen form the air too often. Moose prefer the lower slopes and the river bed where we often see them feeding on dwarf fireweed and new alder leafs.

From Seward: great! We often see moose and bear as well as marine wildlife and birds depending on the tour choosen.

Were we do want everyone to spot animals as we are flying, we will not hover, lower or circle back. We do not want to disturb any wildlife!

Yes, the helicopter pilots at Alaska Helicopter Tours are exceptionally safe to fly with. We pride ourselves on having the best safety record in Alaska's tour aviation industry. Our pilots are highly trained, experienced, and rigorously certified professionals who prioritize the safety and comfort of our passengers above all else. Additionally, our operations consistently receive 5-star ratings from guests, who frequently recommend our services to their friends and family. Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in every aspect of our operations.

The Knik Valley is sheltered from most low pressure fronts by the Chugach Mountains. So we have more sunshine and less rain than other popular flightseeing areas. The precipitation in the valley is actually less than in most area’s in Arizona and we are considered a sub-arctic dessert. Unfortunately we do have bad weather days too and there is no way to tell far ahead of time when that is going to be.

We do have weather-cams pointed towards most of our landing spots so we can see what the weather is up there. We also check the forecast and the radar continuously to make sure we only fly when the conditions are safe. You can improve your chances of a great trip by being flexible.

If we have to cancel a flight because of weather we will gladly reschedule you to another day / time. If your schedule does not allow that we will refund 100% of your trip.

It’s really your preference that matters most here. Typically the mornings have a slightly less wind. During the afternoon tours the temperatures tend to be a bit higher. During the winter we only operate during the limited daylight hours, so early morning or late afternoon departures are not available.

Our ground crew and pilots balance the helicopter based on the weight and number of passengers. We cannot make any promises for specific seat because safety cannot be compromised. If you have a preference ask us and when it’s safe we will try to accommodate you. If you want you can book a private tour to ensure there are no other people in the helicopter – that way you have more control over who sits where.

We have a saying in our company that we are not flying rescue missions, we are flying enjoyable tours. We highly advise always booking any air tours at the beginning of your vacation so if weather is an issue you have other dates to rebook to.

We will not fly in the following conditions:

Icing Conditions: Temperatures hovering around freezing with percipitation and clouds.

Turbulant Wind: 15kts+ gust spread / winds over 30kts / excessive wind shear

Visibility: Our pilots are trained, qualified and legal to fly down to .5 miles of visibility HOWEVER it is important that you are able to see the beauty of the mountains and glaciers, if visibility is low we always give you the option to rescedule.

It can happen but it’s very uncommon. Most people that are sensitive to motion sickness do just fine in a helicopter. If you have experienced motion sickness in planes, boats or vehicles, you could consider taking Dramamine or a similar motion sickness prevention medicine at least one hour before your departure.

Yes, we are open 7 days a week, year round.

We accept all major credit cards and debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

No we don’t. Climbing in and out of the helicopter requires some agility, but if you can walk up a short flight of stairs you should be ok. Children have to be supervised at all times. Most tours are not physically challenging though the glacier landing involves glacier walking. While we will equip you with crampons you need a decent balance to enjoy this activity, but if you prefer you can stay around the helicopter.

Call us for wheelchair or limited mobility access: we especially enjoy taking people out that think they can't do anything like this. There are several great options including the dogsled tours and glacier tours and we'll go the extra mile to get you out there!

We check the weather all the time to make sure we only fly when the conditions are safe. If we think it’s not safe we don’t fly. In that case we can try to change the departure time if the weather improves during the day so it’s good to be flexible in your plans. If we cannot wait or reschedule and have to cancel a flight because of weather we will gladly refund 100% of your trip. If you have booked through a travel agent we will refund the agent who will in turn refund you.

There are no service animals permitted on any helicopter flights. Title 14 of The Code of Federal Regulations, Part 382.117, states that animals cannot fly if “the animal obstructs an aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed to facilitate an emergency evacuation.” Every exit and aisle on a helicopter is an emergency exit. Additionally, as no one can be certain of how an animal will react when highly stressed or traumatized, their access to the flight controls is a major safety concern to all aboard the helicopter, especially in the event of an emergency. Smaller service animal can be permitted if they are in a secure closed kennel on the lap of their owner.

The following items are strictly prohibited on any of our helicopter flights unless approved prior to departure:

Drones

Bags/Backpacks

Weapons of any type

Lithium Batteries

Bear Spray/Aerosol Spray of any kind

Gender Reveal items that shoot glitter/colored powder/confetti

Smoking items of any kind including lighters & vapes

Helicopter flightseeing, glacier landings, safety briefing; technical gear where required (e.g., crampons; specialized gear for climbing).

Warm layers, hat/gloves, insulated/waterproof footwear.

The Knik Glacier valley in the Chugach Mountains—perfect day trip from Anchorage. Transfers available on request.

SUMMER: Layered clothing is the key to comfort. Wear a long sleeved shirt and bring a sweater. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes that offer some protection like sneakers or hiking shoes. Please, no high-heeled shoes or sandals.

WINTER: Snow Boots, Warm winter overcoat and snow pants, warm glves and hat.

We will outfit you with overboots for the dogsled tours. We supply crampons for the tours where you land on the ice. Bring gloves, a hat (to protect you from the sometimes intense sunlight), waterproof jacket/pants and sunglasses. Don’t forget a camera that is ready for lots of pictures!

The Knik Valley is sheltered from most low pressure fronts by the Chugach Mountains. So we have more sunshine and less rain than other popular flightseeing areas. The precipitation in the valley is actually less than in most area’s in Arizona and we are considered a sub-arctic dessert. Unfortunately we do have bad weather days too and there is no way to tell far ahead of time when that is going to be.

We do have weather-cams pointed towards most of our landing spots so we can see what the weather is up there. We also check the forecast and the radar continuously to make sure we only fly when the conditions are safe. You can improve your chances of a great trip by being flexible.

If conditions change, we’ll adjust timing or rebook to keep you safe and maximize your experience.

We have a saying in our company that we are not flying rescue missions, we are flying enjoyable tours. We highly advise always booking any air tours at the beginning of your vacation so if weather is an issue you have other dates to rebook to.

We will not fly in the following conditions:

Icing Conditions: Temperatures hovering around freezing with percipitation and clouds.

Turbulant Wind: 15kts+ gust spread / winds over 30kts / excessive wind shear

Visibility: Our pilots are trained, qualified and legal to fly down to .5 miles of visibility HOWEVER it is important that you are able to see the beauty of the mountains and glaciers, if visibility is low we always give you the option to rescedule.

If you need to cancel you will receive a full refund on tours cancelled 72 hours or more prior to departure date. Bookings cancelled 72 hours or less are non-refundable but you have the option to reschedule for any future date for a $200 reschedule fee. If you do not show up or are late for your tour without notifying us 24 hours prior to departure you will forfeit any payments. If we need to cancel due to weather or other safety related matters we will refund you 100%.

We do offer trip protection and high recommend adding this to avoid reschedule or cancellation fees.

Yes, you can take great pictures and videos from the helicopter!

From the Alaska Glacier Lodge: Excellent! We often see moose, bear, mountain goats and Dall sheep. This is one of the very few areas where mountain goats and Dall sheep can be seen together. It is not uncommon to see dozen of either variety. We have both black and grizzly bears, though the latter are not seen form the air too often. Moose prefer the lower slopes and the river bed where we often see them feeding on dwarf fireweed and new alder leafs.

From Seward: great! We often see moose and bear as well as marine wildlife and birds depending on the tour choosen.

Were we do want everyone to spot animals as we are flying, we will not hover, lower or circle back. We do not want to disturb any wildlife!

Yes, the helicopter pilots at Alaska Helicopter Tours are exceptionally safe to fly with. We pride ourselves on having the best safety record in Alaska's tour aviation industry. Our pilots are highly trained, experienced, and rigorously certified professionals who prioritize the safety and comfort of our passengers above all else. Additionally, our operations consistently receive 5-star ratings from guests, who frequently recommend our services to their friends and family. Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in every aspect of our operations.