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Alaska-bred pilots will fly you over a stunning panorama of forest, rivers and glacial mountains. You’ll touch down on a living glacier and go deep into an adventure that could take you dogsledding, ice climbing, Guided NOVA Adventures, Weddings and more.

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Alaska Helicopter Adventure Tours

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Outbound Heli Adventure Reviews

Why Outbound Heli? We are local Alaskans veterans who enjoy sharing our knowledge with our guests. We provide unbelievable helicopter adventures but can also help you plan the perfect vacation. Let us help you put together your dream Alaska vacation! 

My parents and I took the helicopter tour to the Knik glacier and it had to have been the highlight of their visit! We had an amazing experience and certainly made memories we will never forget. The views flying out to the glacier were breathtaking and our pilot was so knowledgeable and friendly, pointing things out along the way. We saw several moose too! We had plenty of time on the glacier to explore- drink the glacier water and even take the plunge into a glacial pool! Our pilot snapped plenty of incredible photos throughout the tour. This was a once in a lifetime experience, and I would reccomend Outbound Heli and the wonderful folks who operate it to anyone who wants the best of the best for their Alaskan adventure!
Meghan Wolfe
Meghan Wolfe
04:45 28 Sep 23
AMAZING!Professional, experienced and friendly. I strongly suggest making this the highlight of your trip to Alaska. As amazing as some of my photos are, seeing it in person is X100!
Raymond Hawley
Raymond Hawley
23:39 27 Sep 23
My husband and I recently eloped on a glacier with Outbound Heli Adventures. The whole experience was beyong our wildest dreams, with scenery that words cannot express. Thomas was our pilot and officiant. Besides being an awesome person in general, Thomas was extremely professional and ensured our utmost safety throughout the experience. The ceremony was really sweet and included a bit about the glaciers themselves, which felt really special. The rest of the staff that assisted us at the lodge also made the experience awesome. Completely recommend and will be saving up to do this again one day without the heavy wedding dress.
Katelyn Jurries
Katelyn Jurries
23:27 26 Sep 23
I would totally recommend doing this helicopter tour!! It was so AMAZING!!! It was so beautiful and breathtaking !! The people were really amazing too!!!
Abraham Denlinger
Abraham Denlinger
19:12 26 Sep 23
I’ve been to many helicopter rides around the world. I must say this has been my favorite experience till date. The staff was amazing. Friendly and polite. As a foreigner I felt valued and herd. Thank you! Will be back soon
Iyary Hernandez
Iyary Hernandez
01:21 25 Sep 23
Absolutely insane experience, I'll never forget it. Our helicopter pilot, Shelby, was truly awesome. She saw that another helicopter tour was in the normal landing area, so she took us to a secret spot she had scouted in the middle of a crevasse field so we could have a private experience. We hiked among huge cracks in the ice filled with crystal blue water. It was breathtakingly beautiful, and the photos/videos blew everyone away.
Michael Hlavsa
Michael Hlavsa
03:45 21 Sep 23
Most awesome ride!!! Our pilot was amazing, thank you Kurt!! I would love to do it again! Standing on the glacier, getting glacier water. Loved it!!
Jessica Murphy
Jessica Murphy
00:56 19 Sep 23
This was an amazing experience! Shelby is an incredible pilot and her knowledge and skill made the day spectacular. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone considering it - I am glad we went with a smaller company because the service was excellent and it was a much more personal and intimate experience. I wanted to do it again as soon as we landed.
Jenn McMillan
Jenn McMillan
20:10 14 Sep 23
We did a heli ride with Shelby. She was amazing!! She was down for anything we wanted to do while also providing her expertise. The weather was not in our favor but she helped make the experience wonderful. She also officiated our elopement! We couldn't have asked for a better helicopter pilot. Overall great experience and elopement or not, outbound is a must for special views during a trip to AK.
Brianna Preece
Brianna Preece
22:31 13 Sep 23
I'm an elopement photographer, and my couple decided to take a helicopter tour for their Alaskan elopement. For all 3 of us, this was truly the best day of our lives. There is no better way to experience Alaska than from the air. Flying over miles of ice fields, landing on ridge lines overlooking hanging glaciers, exploring glacial lagoons, and seeing wildlife roaming the landscape - it was just unbelievably incredible.From the moment I first reached out to Outbound Heli about this excursion, they were SO kind, informative, and willing to answer all of our questions. On the day of, our pilot, Shelby, was incredible and truly did everything she could to give us the experience of a lifetime. I can't recommend Outbound Heli enough.
Carissa Cannizzaro
Carissa Cannizzaro
18:06 13 Sep 23
Amazing experience and the staff is well versed in the area. I accidently showed up on the wrong day (24 hrs prior) and Hailey gave me an amazing recommendation for a day long hike.Then I showed up for the heli tour today. Sweet ride, professional pilotage all while answering my questions about the glacier. Really enjoyed the hike and the ability to grab some bottles of glacier water. Our pilot Shelby ensures I got to see my first Moose on the mountain side just off the glacier.Thanks again OutboundHeli!
Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher
06:36 11 Sep 23
Amazing once in a lifetime experience! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, and we had plenty of time out on the glacier without feeling rushed. On the flight back, we saw tons of wildlife! We mentioned the animals we wanted to see, and the pilot immediately knew just where to take us. Highly highly recommend the Knik glacier landing tour.
Emilie Griffith
Emilie Griffith
15:36 09 Sep 23
This was the most amazing experience of my life! A helicopter flight has been on my bucket list for many years. Everyone was so helpful. Shelby was our pilot and she is terrific. She is kind, competent, caring and fun to be with! I highly recommend Outbound Heli Adventures if you are looking for an experience of a lifetime!
Marcia McMillan
Marcia McMillan
20:07 08 Sep 23
The best experience of our lives. The team is very organized and timely. Our pilot was very nice, personable and very accommodating. He was a great companion guide shared the details of the Knik glacier and answered all our questions, very knowledgeable. Help us in every way while get off and on the helicopter and walking on the glacier and taking pictures. Would strongly recommend taking this tour.
Sayantan Bose
Sayantan Bose
16:34 08 Sep 23
Shelby is amazing. It was my first helicopter ride ever and she made it so comfortable and safe. And ofc the time on the glacier was epic, it felt like we were in a different world. This is highlight of my Alaska trip, thanks a lot Paige and everyone who works at Outbound heli for making this happen.
Anupriya Inumella
Anupriya Inumella
00:00 07 Sep 23
We did paddle boarding in the knik glacier. It was one of a kind of an experience. It felt like we were in Pluto or something. They gave dry suits that protected us from the glacier ice.Also the ride to the glacier was amazing. The pilot was super friendly and made us very comfortable.The whole crew was so sweet, helpful and answering all our questions. Really nice people!
Anuraag Ashok Kumar
Anuraag Ashok Kumar
23:30 06 Sep 23
Me and my friends went for the knik glacier paddleboarding adventure. The guides and pilots were really helpful. It was really fun and we even raced in the lake with our paddleboards. Unfortunately, I lost my wallet during the trek and couldn’t find it the same day, Bridgette was really helpful during the process and search, even found it and informed us next day how it was stuck in the suit and I may have missed. She was really sweet and tried to keep us in a good mood throughout the process.
nitik gupta
nitik gupta
07:04 05 Sep 23
We had a very pleasant experience with outbound heli. Bridget was especially very cooperative and helpful during the entire booking and onboarding process. They did not even take any deposit from us until the day of our tour. The helicopter ride was fun and smooth. Paddle boarding location was perfect which had tunnels leading to a huge glacial pool in the end. Would highly recommend them!
Akshay Honrao
Akshay Honrao
06:13 05 Sep 23
We did the paddle boarding in the knik glacier. It was probably the best experience I've ever had.The host and everyone were super nice. The pilot was very funny and Making us very calm!
Guru Prakash
Guru Prakash
03:38 05 Sep 23
Great group of pilots. Our pilot, Shelby was personable and made sure we were comfortable. She went above and beyond to make this experience the best possible. Everyone was super friendly and we highly recommend!
Tonya Cavanaugh
Tonya Cavanaugh
05:29 03 Sep 23
Best adventure yet! Our first time in Alaska could not have been complete without this tour. We were so lucky to have Chris as our pilot!! He was wonderful- and even let me pick a spot to land for some really cool photos. Cannot say enough nice things about Chris as he was : pilot, officiant and more importantly- coat master!!! He even let me pick a spot to land to take some photos. We had the perfect elopement !! Thank you Chris and the whole OBH team!!
ashleighb S&C
ashleighb S&C
19:12 02 Sep 23
Great pilot, explained everything about the glacier. Nice smooth flight.
James Spaeth
James Spaeth
01:54 28 Aug 23
Such a fun experience, especially as an elopement photographer and being shown the wildlife. Thank you for an unforgettable ride!
Jamie Tobin
Jamie Tobin
01:37 28 Aug 23
My wife and I found Outbound Heli Adventures while trying to find a company to use for pictures the day after our wedding. We looked at every possible company, and after talking to several of them, we could not be more glad that we chose Outbound. The entire team (and our pilot Thomas especially!) were amazing, gracious, helpful, and just a lot of fun! The views that Thomas took us to were beyond anything we could have ever imagined, and made our wedding photos something that we will never forget!!! Thank you so much!!!
William Witters
William Witters
04:10 24 Aug 23
We did glacier paddle boarding with Nick and it was definitely one of the best experiences we have ever had!! The glacier was beautiful and the route to the pond/small lake of water was fun to float through. The view was breathtaking all the way through 🩷 The helicopter ride was about 20min one way, but they took different routes in and out, which we really enjoyed. We even saw a bear on the way back! I highly recommend it!
Sora Stoll
Sora Stoll
01:36 24 Aug 23
I cannot recommend this company enough! From accommodating us, to the amazing heli rides, to the actual paddleboarding experience- everything was top notch, and you can tell they truly care about their clients’ experience. I highly recommend Outbound Heli for any tours you may want to do!
Chelsea Knicely
Chelsea Knicely
17:59 21 Aug 23
If you’re on the fence, pull the trigger. Well worth it. Super nice pilots and ground crews. Absolutely mind blowing to fly over the glacier and explore the landing sites.
TOMMY PETTIT
TOMMY PETTIT
17:21 20 Aug 23
Incredible helicopter ride and glacier paddle boarding! Stephen and Thomas were fantastic pilots and guides!
Joel Yatsko
Joel Yatsko
01:20 15 Aug 23
We had an absolutely epic experience ice trekking and climbing on the Knik glacier. Nick was an amazing guide showing and explaining the wonders of the glacier and teaching us how to trek and climb! And Thomas was an amazing pilot… loved that flight through the canyon!
Cathy Sabsay
Cathy Sabsay
00:42 14 Aug 23
We had an amazing helicopter tour with Outbound Helicopter Adventures. Checkin was fast and efficient. Our pilot Thomas was outstanding!! He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The scenery was breathtaking. The wildlife and glaciers were beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Sharon Cain
Sharon Cain
04:52 13 Aug 23
The best tour of a wonderful trip to Alaska!Safety, comfort, personalized👍🏻Knowledgeable and friendly guide !
Nancy Varn
Nancy Varn
21:17 09 Aug 23
Shelby was an amazing pilot and tour guide on the heli glacier tour! Fantastic flight!!!!
B Amber Smith
B Amber Smith
19:43 05 Aug 23
We had an excellent glacier landing. Shelby was extremely personable and you can tell she really loves her job and is an excellent pilot.
Sherry Steele
Sherry Steele
00:47 02 Aug 23
Thomas and Shelby took us on an amazing flight! The glacier was absolutely gorgeous and we managed to catch some local wildlife. We will definitely be back!!
John C
John C
20:36 27 Jul 23
Shelby was a great pilot. The views were beautiful! I had a lovely time!
Emily Wilt
Emily Wilt
03:23 27 Jul 23
If you want a personalized experience of the glacier, you want to go to this place.This was our first Helicopter experience and we couldn’t have asked for better pilot.Our pilot Shelby was the best. She took great care of us.Everything beginning from booking tour to tour itself went extremely smoothly.These guys are the best.
Bhavya Shah
Bhavya Shah
23:12 26 Jul 23
My family and I used their service and we were blown away by the experience. There were 15 of us so making sure we got everyone there together was a big deal for us, and they made it happen. Everyone felt safe, the pilots were knowledgeable and made everyone’s experience unique. THANK YOU!
Gina Sotolongo
Gina Sotolongo
22:55 22 Jul 23
From first contact via email to thanking their team and walking out the door, Outbound was absolutely amazing! Our trip to Knik Glacier was a special one for multiple reasons and they exceeded what we had envisioned. Highly recommend Outbound Heli Adventures to ANYONE planning a trip to one of the most beautiful spots Mother Nature has created. Book it…..NOW!
Jared Stevens
Jared Stevens
23:18 18 Jul 23
Totally amazing journey. All the staff was super friendly, informative and fun. Thomas our pilot did a wonderful job taking us to the best places to land. He’s a great tour guide. He took us to an area in search of wildlife. We saw lots of moose, bears and mt. goat’s. Outbound will not disappoint you. The sites are amazing from a perspective like no other. It is a must do on your Alaska vacation.
Donna VanDresar
Donna VanDresar
15:04 12 Jul 23
It was a awesome experience. Special thanks to our pilot. Great guy. Exploring Knik glacier, landing on it, seeing moose, eagles, dall sheep's on our way back is a once in a life time experience.
Thilan Premaratne
Thilan Premaratne
19:16 11 Jul 23
Bucket list check off! This helicopter ride was so much fun! I have claustrophobia so I was a tiny bit scared of panicking but it never happened. Our pilot was super fun, friendly and didn’t rush us at all. The glacier was COOL! I’m so happy we did it!
Sonja Belanger
Sonja Belanger
13:54 07 Jul 23
This trip and your was absolutely incredible! The views were breathtaking....our pilot was informative and knowledgeable, and made us feel safe the entire trip! The staff were friendly and engaging....would definitely recommend!!! Best tour ever!
Crystal Keats
Crystal Keats
16:19 03 Jul 23
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Why Helicopters? Helicopters are more comfortable than an airplane and offer breathtaking views of wildlife, mountains, and the glaciers.

Alaska Glacier Helicopter Tours

Depart from the Knik River Valley and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the braided river bed below, as you look for wildlife and explore the sights that the Chugach mountain range has to offer. Land on the Knik Glacier and spend 30 minutes trekking on the ice.

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Alaska Dog sledding Tours

After a scenic flight through the Knik River Valley and over the stunning Knik Glacier, land at 4,000 ft and mush your own dog sled team across snow-covered glacial terrain. Drive your own team of veteran Iditarod Alaskan huskies or sit back and let your musher guide the pack while you take in the rush of being on the trail.

Alaska Heli Hiking Adventures

Access the unexplored, high alpine locations by landing in otherwise inaccessible terrain. Join an experienced alpinist on the trek of a lifetime and discover the allure of the Chugach Mountain Range. Choose between climatic ridgeline traverses or gentle sloping tundra treks. Tailor your hike to meet your skill level.

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Alaska Helicopter Ice Climbing Adventures

Flightsee your way out to the Knik Glacier and put an axe in ice thousands of years old. Whether you are looking for an exciting new adventure or an experienced climber looking for a challenge, join an experienced ice guide on the frozen surface of Lake George at the toe of Colony Glacier and climb an already established route up a gigantic iceberg (winter) or explore the many ice formations on the Knik Glacier (summer). Choose from a half day experience (2 hours) or a full day climbing experience (4 hours). For more experienced climbers, all day excursions are also available.

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“See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in southcentral” “Alaska, is twenty-six miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Last Frontier! This excursion allows for 40 minutes of flight time! Once you have landed let NOVA Guides introduce you to the world of glacier ice climbing. No previous experience is necessary. Your guides will spend a few minutes setting up and explaining the rope systems while you snack on provided treats, take in the scenery, and learn about Alaska’s wild glaciers. Your guides will equip you with everything necessary for a successful trip including; a harness, helmet, boots, crampons and ice tools to ensure a successful ascent up the glacier wall. You can choose to take on a steeper challenge or stay in your comfort zone. Our all day tours include lunch! Trek to a scenic picnic spot and enjoy your meal that is provided by one of Palmer’s finest restaurants. With our all day tours, you will have more time to explore this amazing glacier. This will be a trip that you will tell stories about for years to come! Every day and tour is a little different out on the glacier. It’s always a good idea to be prepared in Alaska. We recommend bringing a personal backpack on the tour to store items such as raincoats, extra layers, snacks, cameras, sunglasses, hats, gloves, water bottles for drinking glacier water or anything else you would like to bring on the tour. This trip is highly customizable, so people of all abilities and experience levels are sure to have an amazing adventure.”

Fly down the Knik river valley and past the towering Pioneer Peak with views of The
Sleeping Lady and Denali to Big Lake, Alaska, where you will be welcomed at The
Dogstead! Home of respected Iditarod musher Nic Petit and his kennel of lovable
pups. You ‘ll be greeted and shown to your overnight accommodations on the 160
acre property that offers views of the Talkeetna, Chugach and Alaska Mountain
Ranges. Enjoy a night’s stay in a comfortable and cozy yurt…with a woodstove for
added ambiance. Choose between an evening dog sled ride (offered only to yurt
guests) or a morning mushing experience. In the spring and summer get pulled on a
cart, specially designed by Nic for a unique riding adventure, and in the winter
enjoy a snowy ride on a traditional dog sled.

“Fly down the Knik river valley and past the towering Pioneer Peak with views of The Sleeping Lady and Denali to Big Lake, Alaska, where you will be welcomed at The Dogstead! Home of respected Iditarod musher Nic Petit and his kennel of lovable pups. In the winter enjoy a ride atop snow packed trails under the alpenglow on a traditional dog sled. In the fall, take in the sights of changing leaves and termination dust and the feel of crisp air on your cheeks, as the dogs give you the” “ride of your life! Feel the rush of racing dogs and see why Nic and his pups consistently finish in the top 10 of every race they run! After your mushing experience, get back in the chopper and continue flightseeing your way out to the Knik Glacier for a landing and some trekking on exposed glacial ice. In the winter explore the ice caves as everything freezes solid and is blanketed in snow.”

“Fly down the Knik river valley and past the towering Pioneer Peak with views of The Sleeping Lady and Denali to Big Lake, Alaska, where you will be welcomed at The Dogstead! Home of respected Iditarod musher Nic Petit and his kennel of lovable pups. In the winter enjoy a ride atop snow packed trails under the alpenglow on a traditional dog sled. In the fall, take in the sights of changing leaves and termination dust and the feel of crisp air on your cheeks, as the dogs give you the ride of your life! Feel the rush of racing dogs and see why Nic and his pups consistently finish in the top 10 of every race they run!”

Just a little bit more flight time, but a lot more air covered when you opt for a full 60 minutes in the helicopter. Experience unobstructed, bird’s eye views of stunning mountain peaks, local wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain, iceberg filled lakes and the beauty that is unique to Alaska! Choose your flight path based on your bucket list items to see and let your pilot show you what you would be missing if you stayed on the ground! An hour flying in the chopper and you will have a new favorite mode of transport!

“Get a little taste for the epic scenery Alaska has to offer when your helicopter flight gives you 40 minutes of unobstructed, eagle’s eye views of stunning mountain peaks, local wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain, iceberg filled lakes and the beauty that is unique to Alaska! Choose your flight path based on your bucket list items to see and let your pilot show you what you would be missing if you stayed on the ground.”

“See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter pilot takes you on an epic flying adventure. Experience exceptional, unobstructed views of the last frontier from the air. Take flight over stunning mountain peaks and have the opportunity to spot wildlife, towering waterfalls, dramatic glacial terrain and the beauty that is unique to Alaska! Choose your flight path and destination based on your bucket list items to see. This adventure allows you to choose your number of landings and landing locations: step foot on the exposed ice of a glacier in the Knik Valley and trek with your pilot to explore the many facets of the glacial surface (Moulins, blue pools, and deep crevasses), or land high above in the Alaskan alpine and take in large, sweeping sights of glaciers and rocky ridgelines, choose to land on the shoreline of a massive glacial lake filled with berggie bits and giant floating icebergs, a rocky beach at the face of a dramatic ice wall, and/or let your pilot take you to their favorite landing location! A multiple landing flight is the best option for those seeking varied landscapes for photographic opportunities and filming events.

 

*In the winter months, landing directly on the surface of the glacier may not be safe due to snow depth. Landing may be at the terminus of the glacier near an ice”

 

“wall, on the shoreline of a frozen iceberg filled lake, or in the gorge of the glacier to explore ice caves.. All offer an opportunity to experience the tones of blue infamous of glacier views.”

“See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks, through the Knik River valley, up the Knik Glacier in its 26 mile entirety, over into Prince William Sound and back via Colony Glacier. You won’t believe the grandiosity of the sights below you as you take in views of wildlife,” “glaciers, alpine lakes, towering waterfalls, dramatic icewalls, iceberg filled lakes and steep valley gorges. A grand flightseeing excursion that gives you the ultimate views of some of the best scenery Alaska has to offer. This adventure allows you to choose your landing location: step foot on the exposed ice of the Knik Glacier and trek with your pilot to explore the many facets of the glacial surface (Moulins, blue pools, and deep crevasses), or land high above in the Alaskan alpine and take in large, sweeping sights of glaciers and rocky ridgelines, or choose to land on the shoreline of a massive glacial lake filled with berggie bits and giant floating icebergs.”

“See the Chugach Range from the air as your helicopter flight takes you over snow capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys to land on over 300 feet of glacial ice thousands of years old! Experience majestic blue pools, stunning, swirling moulins, deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate and attract the explorer in all of us when you step foot and trek around the surface of the Knik Glacier. The mighty Knik, one of the largest glaciers left in southcentral Alaska, is twenty-six miles in length and 6 miles across at its toe and is just one of several glaciers in the ancient river valley. In addition to spotting wildlife from the air (moose, dall sheep, spawning salmon, and bears), you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of towering waterfalls, glacial iceberg-filled lakes, and the untouched wilderness of the Last Frontier! This excursion allows for 40 minutes of flight time and up to 45 minutes on the glacier!

 

*In the winter months, landing directly on the surface of the glacier may not be safe due to snow depth. Landing may be at the terminus of the glacier near an ice wall, on the shoreline of a frozen iceberg filled lake, or in the gorge of the glacier to explore ice caves.. All offer an opportunity to experience the tones of blue
infamous of glacier views.”

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