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Soar from downtown Juneau over five massive glaciers, land by the historic Taku Glacier Lodge, and spend two hours feasting and exploring in true Alaskan wilderness. This three-hour seaplane excursion combines stunning aerial views with a rustic lodge meal and on-site nature walks.
Soar from downtown Juneau over five massive glaciers, land by the historic Taku Glacier Lodge, and spend two hours feasting and exploring in true Alaskan wilderness. This three-hour seaplane excursion combines stunning aerial views with a rustic lodge meal and on-site nature walks.
You lift off from Juneau’s waterfront and the town slips into a mosaic of docks and fir as the deHavilland Otter climbs toward the Juneau Icefield. Every seat is a window seat; headsets feed steady narration as five glaciers—knife-edged and ancient—unfurl beneath you. The Taku Glacier, largest in the Juneau complex, dominates the view, its blue ice daring you to study the crevasses.
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Operated by Wings Airways & The Taku Glacier Lodge · Juneau, Alaska
You lift off from Juneau’s waterfront and the town slips into a mosaic of docks and fir as the deHavilland Otter climbs toward the Juneau Icefield. Every seat is a window seat; headsets feed steady narration as five glaciers—knife-edged and ancient—unfurl beneath you. The Taku Glacier, largest in the Juneau complex, dominates the view, its blue ice daring you to study the crevasses.
The floatplane lands on the Taku River and you step toward a hand-built lodge that dates to the early 1920s. The lodge’s porch faces the glacier mouth; trails thread into old-growth forest where guided nature walks point out salmon streams and berry bushes once used by local Tlingit families. Geologically, the Juneau Icefield is a living archive—glaciers sculpt valleys and feed rivers that shape the coastal sound.
Practical notes are part of the charm: the entire excursion runs about three hours—roughly 25 minutes out, two hours on the lodge grounds and a 15-minute return flight. Expect a fresh Alaskan salmon meal served with sides and drinks chilled with glacier ice. Wildlife—especially black bears foraging near the timberline—is common; guides brief guests on safe viewing.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in at the Merchants Wharf seaplane base, be weight-prepared (300 lb per passenger limit), and dress in layers with comfortable walking shoes. Weather can change quickly; flights are subject to cancellation for safety. For a short, high-impact Alaskan experience, this trip pairs dramatic aerial views with relaxed on-ground time in true wilderness.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires boarding a floatplane, short walks on uneven lodge trails and porch steps.
The outbound flight is about 25 minutes, with a roughly 15-minute return; total tour time is approximately three hours including two hours at the lodge.
Yes—this tour includes a wild Alaskan salmon meal with homemade sides and glacier-ice chilled drinks served at the lodge.
There is a 300-pound per-person weight limit for weight-and-balance safety on the aircraft; you must provide weights at check-in.
Yes—black bears are commonly seen near the lodge grounds; guides will advise on safe viewing distances and etiquette.
Taku Glacier Lodge began as a rustic field base in the 1920s and evolved into one of the few accessible glacier-front lodges near Juneau, reflecting a century of lodgings that supported miners, pilots and early visitors.
The Juneau Icefield and surrounding waterways are sensitive; operators limit group sizes, brief guests on bear-safe behavior, and encourage 'pack out' practices to reduce human impact.
Wings Airways & The Taku Glacier Lodge operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You lift off from Juneau’s waterfront and the town slips into a mosaic of docks and fir as the deHavilland Otter climbs toward the Juneau Icefield. Every seat is a window seat; headsets feed steady narration as five glaciers—knife-edged and ancient—unfurl beneath you. The Taku Glacier, largest in the Juneau complex, dominates the view, its blue ice daring you to study the crevasses.
You lift off from Juneau’s waterfront and the town slips into a mosaic of docks and fir as the deHavilland Otter climbs toward the Juneau Icefield. Every seat is a window seat; headsets feed steady narration as five glaciers—knife-edged and ancient—unfurl beneath you. The Taku Glacier, largest in the Juneau complex, dominates the view, its blue ice daring you to study the crevasses.
The floatplane lands on the Taku River and you step toward a hand-built lodge that dates to the early 1920s. The lodge’s porch faces the glacier mouth; trails thread into old-growth forest where guided nature walks point out salmon streams and berry bushes once used by local Tlingit families. Geologically, the Juneau Icefield is a living archive—glaciers sculpt valleys and feed rivers that shape the coastal sound.
Practical notes are part of the charm: the entire excursion runs about three hours—roughly 25 minutes out, two hours on the lodge grounds and a 15-minute return flight. Expect a fresh Alaskan salmon meal served with sides and drinks chilled with glacier ice. Wildlife—especially black bears foraging near the timberline—is common; guides brief guests on safe viewing.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in at the Merchants Wharf seaplane base, be weight-prepared (300 lb per passenger limit), and dress in layers with comfortable walking shoes. Weather can change quickly; flights are subject to cancellation for safety. For a short, high-impact Alaskan experience, this trip pairs dramatic aerial views with relaxed on-ground time in true wilderness.