Alpine Air Alaska - Girdwood Flightseeing

Alpine Air Alaska Flightseeing  (2:26)

There are few things more spectacular than lifting off in a helicopter from Girdwood and soaring over Alaska's glacier-filled terrain or out across its shimmering waters. Tours are suitable for all ages, and if you're staying in Anchorage you can book a shuttle ride along with your excursion. Choose from the following tours:

30-Minute Helicopter Tour

Get a taste for helicopter flightseeing on a 30-minute trip into the 20-Mile river valley and the heart of glacier country.

Helicopter Glacier Landing

The company’s most popular tour takes you through the Chugach backcountry and over Lake George Glacier, Lake George Valley, Whiteout Glacier—and then land on Colony Glacier, or on top a ridge with a 360-degree panorama of mountains and glaciers.

View the stunning tidewater glaciers of Prince William Sound from above

View the stunning tidewater glaciers of Prince William Sound from above

Prince William Sound Tour

Very similar to the helicopter glacier landing tour, except on your return trip you’ll fly out over Prince William Sound, soaring over the clear waters and rocky fjords, with a chance to spot whales and other marine wildlife.

About Alpine Air Alaska

Alpine Air, started in Girdwood by Keith Essex in 1991, has been offering helicopter flight-seeing longer than anyone in Southcentral Alaska. The company started with fixed-wing airplanes flying Alaskans to the backcountry; but helicopters offered more flexibility with weather so they made the switch. They still drop off visitors into the backcountry, but their main focus is on scenic flightseeing and glacier dog sledding.

What to Bring

  • It's best to dress in layers-on the glacier, temperatures range from chilly to sweltering.
  • Don't forget your sunglasses and camera.
  • You'll be provided with a windbreaker and wind pants, along with warm overboots for your shoes.

Getting There

599 Mount Hood Drive
Girdwood, AK 99587

Winter Shuttle from Anchorage: Available November - March on Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays. Book at check-out.
Summer Shuttle from Anchorage: Available daily April - October.
Driving From Anchorage: Head south out of Anchorage on the Seward Highway. Turn left onto Alyeska Highway and follow it into Girdwood to Donner Road, which is about 2.3 miles from the turnoff with the Seward Highway. Follow the signs for the airport (left on Davos and right on Mt. Hood). Alpine Air is the last hangar on the airport road.

Driving Directions

Prices & Dates

Season Year Round
Duration 30-90 minutes
Rates 30 Minute Summer Helicopter Tour // $319 | 30 min | 8:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 2:00pm, 3:45pm, and 5:30pm
Helicopter Summer Glacier Landing // $469 | 1 hr | 8:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:30 pm
Prince William Sound Summer Tour // $569 | 90 min | 8:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:30 pm
30 Minute Fall / Spring Helicopter Tour // $319 | 30 min | 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm
Helicopter Fall / Spring Glacier Landing // $469| 1 hr | 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm
Prince William Sound Fall / Spring Tour // $569 | 90 min | 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm
30 Minute Winter Helicopter Tour // $319 | 30 min | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
Helicopter Winter Glacier Landing // $469 | 1 hr | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm
Prince William Sound Winter Tour // $569 | 90 min | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm

Alpine Air Alaska - Girdwood Flightseeing