moderate
2 hours
Participants should be in basic good physical condition, able to walk approximately 1/4 mile over uneven glacier terrain and navigate 18-inch helicopter steps.
Soar above Alaska’s remote glaciers and descend onto icefields for an unforgettable guided walk with TEMSCO Helicopters in Skagway. This unique helicopter tour immerses you in the raw power and beauty of Southeast Alaska’s rugged glacier landscape.
Starting at $409 | All Ages | 2 Hours | Breathtaking Views!
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska's remote glaciers on a thrilling helicopter tour from Skagway. Enjoy a guided walking tour on the glacier, where expert guides reveal the awe-inspiring forces of nature. This unique adventure combines stunning aerial views with an unforgettable exploration of one of nature's wonders.
Lift off from the historic Skagway waterfront and experience the infinite beauty of Alaska’s remote glaciers. Upon arrival to the glacier, you will get to enjoy a walking tour of a lifetime, as experienced glacier guides answer all of your questions and explain the awesome forces of nature at work.
Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional $150.00 to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. Surcharge must be paid at time of booking.
TEMSCO’s policies prohibit you from taking the following items on our aircraft/tour:
We will provide you with lockers at our base where you may leave such items. No smoking of any kind is allowed for the duration of the tour.
When booking in Skagway, we ask that you make your own way to our base for the start of your tour. From the furthest pier to our location, it is about a mile walk. Alternatively, there is a shuttle service called the S.M.A.R.T. Shuttle that can bring you here for $3.00 per person. At the end of your tour, we do provide transportation either back to your ship or into town. We have a map to provide for guests who book in Skagway
All TEMSCO excursions are listed as “MODERATE” activity level for the following reasons:
We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, and safety of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour.
A child does not need their own seat if they are under 24 months old on the day that they take the tour. These children are considered a lap child and are free of charge. A parent or guardian is responsible for holding the child securely for the entire tour. Any child 24 months of age or older is required to have their own seat per FAA regulations and therefore will require a full fare ticket for our tour.
Parental Consent forms: A parental consent form is required for all passengers ages 12 to 17 who will be participating on any tour unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to fly without a parent or legal guardian.
We recommend dressing in warm layers, as clothing is not provided by TEMSCO. Gloves, hats, sunglasses, and a good pair of walking shoes are recommended. We will provide the guests with over-boots for walking on the glacier.
Unfortunately, the weather in Alaska does not always cooperate and there are times when we are unable to fly. If we are unable to fly a tour due to weather, our guests will receive a full refund. In most cases, we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour if it is at all possible it will run.
If you choose to cancel prior to the departure, there is a 10% cancellation fee up until 24 hours prior to the excursion. If you cancel within 24 hours, the tour becomes non-refundable. If we need to cancel due to weather or any unforeseen circumstance, you'll receive a 100% refund.
Alaska’s glacier surface is cold year-round; layering ensures comfort during the walk and helicopter ride.
A good pair of walking shoes is necessary since the glacier terrain is uneven and rocky beneath the provided over-boots.
No bags, tripods, or liquids are allowed on the helicopter; lockers are provided at the base for your gear.
If not walking from the pier, the $3 SMART shuttle service is a convenient way to reach the heli base on time.
Skagway was a critical gateway during the Klondike Gold Rush, with glaciers shaping its rugged surrounding landscape long before human arrival.
TEMSCO Helicopters practices low-impact tourism, avoiding disturbance to fragile glacier environments and educating visitors on glacier dynamics amid climate change.
To adapt quickly to changing temperatures from helicopter cabin to icy glacier.
all specific
Glare from ice and snow can be intense during daylight hours.
summer|spring|fall specific
Protects against wind chill and unexpected moisture.
all specific
Necessary for stability over the glacier’s rocky, uneven surfaces.
all specific