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Flightseeing & ice trek to explore dramatic glacial features

Knik Glacier Trekking

Starting At $1299 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: 3.5 Hours

Tour Availability

Half Day: April – October

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
  • Boxed lunches are available for $25/pp
  • Upgrade to a private experience for $400
  • Our glacier trekking excursion is best for guests ages 10+
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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 trekking Excursion

a couple with ice climbing gear on the knik glacier
Starting at $1599

Fly out to the vast Knik Glacier to begin this epic five and a half-hour adventure. Start with epic glacier ice climbing or an immersive glacier trek and then enjoy paddleboarding the iconic blue pools of the glacier. Explore the Knik Glacier’s towering ice walls, deep crevasses, stunning blue pools and stunning ice formations will take your breath away. 

This combo guided glacier experience is the ultimate Alaska adventure!

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Book Your Knik Glacier Trekking adventure:

Half Day Ice Trekking – 3.5 hours
Starting at $1299 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 
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

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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)
  • Microspikes/ice cleats are provided for safe glacier exploration
  • The R44 helicopter has a 300lb weight limit per seat, and a total combined passenger weight limit of 650 lbs 
  • The R66 helicopter has a 300lb weight limit per seat, and 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 a larger aircraft, there will be an additional fee of $350 assigned. 
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What Past Customers are saying

“The adventure of a lifetime”

“My husband and I used Outbound Heli for our glacier elopement and truly had the adventure of a lifetime. From our very first conversation to the final goodbyes after we returned from our tour, their team was incredibly attentive, personable, and didn’t overlook a single detail.

It was the most special day ever, and Outbound Heli played such a huge role in making it that way. We cannot recommend them enough!”

– kelley

“Exceeded every expectation”

“Our family had the absolute best experience with Outbound Heli! We were a group of 2 adults and 4 kids (ages 3–8), and it exceeded every expectation.

The entire experience was the perfect balance of informative and laid-back. We never felt rushed and truly got to soak in every moment. It was one of the most memorable experiences our family has ever had, and we’re so grateful to Cedric, Rigel, and the entire Outbound Heli team for giving us a once-in-a-lifetime adventure we’ll never forget.”

– stephanie

“Cannot recommend enough”

“I came to Alaska for work and added this on last minute. What a mistake it would have been to miss this…omg. Cannot recommend enough.

Christine was our pilot and wow! She’s simply amazing. Super knowledgeable, helpful, incredibly kind, patient.

The views are a can’t-miss, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

– Katlyn
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