Glacier Flightseeing
Floatplane and helicopter flights over the Juneau Icefield, some landing on a glacier or at the historic Taku Lodge.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Floatplane and helicopter flights over the Juneau Icefield, some landing on a glacier or at the historic Taku Lodge.
Highlights
- Floatplane 'Flight and Feast' to a 1920s lodge across from Taku Glacier
- Helicopter landings on Mendenhall Glacier or the icefield
- Tours run from about 40 minutes to 4+ hours
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with alaska.org, traveljuneau.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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