Juneau Helicopter Ice Climbing Tour

Explore the massive Juneau Icefield by helicopter and climb glacier walls on Mendenhall Glacier with an expert glacier guide.

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Starting from:
$599 / per person

Duration:
4.25 hours

Departure time:
Morning or afternoon

Dates:
May 22 - September 8, 2026 (dependent on glacier conditions)

Child age:
12 year old minimum

Tour overview:
This Juneau day trip by helicopter and glacier climb is the ultimate Alaskan adventure on ice! This Juneau getaway includes tow hours of ice climbing and exploring on the rugged glacier terrain of the Juneau Icefield. Upon landing your helicopter on Mendenhall Glacier, your guide fits you with crampons, a climbing harness and ice tools, and then teaches you the basics of glacier climbing. Then you will practice on easier terrain before moving to steeper glacier features with more vertical lines depending on the ability and comfort of your fellow climbers. Opportunities for photos abound as you are introduced to and practice basic ice climbing and rope techniques enabling you to climb and descend ice walls safely.

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Day Tour Details

What's Included:

Roundtrip helicopter flight
Glacier trekking/climbing equipment
Transfers from your Juneau hotel
All taxes and fees

Physical Activity: No prior experience is necessary, but must be physically fit and able to engage in sustained, full-body activity including walking uphill and climbing short vertical sections.

Required at Booking: Body weights and hotel information in Juneau.

Special Terms: Due to limited capacity on helicopters, there is a $150 surcharge for passengers weighing 250 lbs or more. Children must be at least 12 years old to participate. Tour only suited for guests staying at a hotel in Juneau. Cruise passengers please check directly with your cruise line to book as shore excursion.