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Flightseeing & ice trek to explore dramatic glacial features

Knik Glacier Trekking

Starting At $899 per person

Looking for a big adventure? This glacier excursion combines a stunning flightseeing excursion with extended time spent atop a glacier, exploring the dramatic landscapes and glacial features. Enjoy stunning views of the braided river valleys and soaring peaks of the Chugach Mountains from the air before landing and trekking the ice of a glacier.

All Tours Begin in Palmer, Alaska

A beautiful 45-minute drive from Anchorage.

Need transportation from Anchorage?

Give our office a call and we will gladly book round trip transportation! 

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Duration

Half Day: 4 Hours
Full Day: 6 Hours

Tour Availability

Half Day: March – November
Full Day: Summer Only

Activity Level

Easy to Moderate

Highlights Of This Adventure

  • Experience breathtaking birds-eye views of glaciers and the Chugach Mountains by air
  • Explore dramatic glacial features on foot with an experienced guide
  • In the summer, trek on the glacier’s surface past crystal blue pools and unique ice formations
  • In the winter, land at the toe of the glacier and witness towering ice walls and icebergs
  • This is an active adventure
  • Our glacier trekking excursion is best for guests ages 10 and up.
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Fly over dramatic glacial terrain & embark on a trekking adventure!
a Bucketlist Experience

See the Chugach Mountains from the air as the helicopter flight soars over snow-capped mountain peaks and braided river valleys before landing on over 300 feet of ancient glacial ice. 

Experience majestic blue pools, swirling moulins, deep crevasses, and dramatic ice formations that continue to fascinate the explorer in all of us! 

You will have the opportunity to explore the deep crevasses, towering ice walls, and stunning blue ice formations of mighty Knik Glacier that make it one of the most unique and picturesque glaciers in all of Alaska.

This helicopter and trekking adventure is an experience you’ll never forget!

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Two adventures are better than one

Book our popular combo Paddleboarding & Ice Climbing, or Glacier Trekking Excursion

a couple with ice climbing gear on the knik glacier
Starting at $1449

Fly out to the vast Knik Glacier to begin this epic six-hour adventure. Enjoy paddleboarding the iconic blue pools of the glacier before choosing either a glacier trekking experience, or ice climbing excursion. Either way, Knik Glacier’s towering ice walls, deep crevasses, and stunning ice formations will take your breath away. 

This guided glacier experience is the ultimate Alaska adventure!

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2 excursions to choose from

Book Your Knik Glacier Trekking adventure:

Half Day Ice Trekking – 4 hours
Starting at $899 per person

Looking for an unforgettable and active adventure? This half-day excursion with adventure guides and Outbound Heli Adventures is the perfect fit for you, and includes at least 40 minutes of flight time, and three hours on the ice exploring Knik Glacier. No trekking experience is necessary.

You will be outfitted with the necessary equipment, taught basic glacier travel skills, and trek on the glacier with an experienced guide. 

Explore Knik Glacier’s deep crevasses, towering ice walls, and stunning blue ice formations making the Knik one of the most unique and picturesque glaciers in all of Alaska.

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Half Day Ice Trekking Requirements:
  • This adventure is for ages 10+
  • No prior trekking experience is necessary
  • Must be physically fit and able to participate in up to three hours of moderate activity 
Full Day Ice Trekking – 6 hours
Starting at $1099 per person

This is the best day trip in Alaska. Period. If you are looking for a longer adventure, the full day trekking excursion with adventure guides and Outbound Heli Adventures is the perfect fit.This excursion is inclusive of at least 40 minutes of flight time, and five hours on the ice exploring Knik Glacier. No prior trekking experience is necessary.

Once your helicopter lands on the ice, adventure guides will outfit you with the necessary equipment, taught basic glacier travel skills, and trek on the icy surface of Knik Glacier with an experienced glacier guide. 

You will have the opportunity to explore the deep crevasses, towering ice walls, and stunning blue ice formations that make the Knik one of the most unique and picturesque glaciers in all of Alaska.

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Full Day Ice Trekking Requirements:
  • This adventure is for ages 10+
  • No prior trekking experience necessary
  • Must be physically fit and able to participate in up to five hours of moderate activity
What to bring on your Trekking adventure:
  • Warm layers
  • Camera
  • Water bottle and snacks
  • Sunglasses
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Personal backpack
  • Hats and gloves
  • An adventurous attitude!
What is provided by Outbound Heli & Adventure Guides:
  • Experienced glacier guide 
  • Microspikes and any additional equipment needed for safe glacier travel

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Beautiful views & an unforgettable exhilarating experience

  • a couple with ice climbing gear on the knik glacier
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    Important Details
    • Shuttle service is available from Anchorage to our departure location in Palmer
    • If your adventure is cancelled due to weather conditions, no charges will apply, and guests will be refunded or rescheduled.
    • All tours require a two-guest minimum. Give us a call if traveling solo, and we’ll do our best to add a single guest to an existing reservation.
    • Dress in layers for changing weather, and remember to wear closed-toe footwear (no sandals or heels).
    • The R44 helicopter has a 300lb weight limit per seat and a total combined passenger weight limit of 650 lbs. 
    • The R66 (four passenger) helicopter has a total combined passenger weight limit of 900 lbs. If a party exceeds the total weight limit of the aircraft booked, the party will require multiple aircraft or larger aircraft, there will be an additional fee of $250 assigned. 
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