Private Helicopter Explorer

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Explore the Matanuska Glacier with MICA Guides

Starting price per tour:

$1,596.00

Starting Price includes up to 4 participants

*NO Glacier Access fee

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Private Heli Explorer — A Glacier Adventure Reserved for Your Group

Step off the helicopter and into a glacier playground reserved just for your group. Towering ice walls rise overhead, deep blue crevasses beckon, and shimmering ice formations stretch as far as the eye can see. Every step, scramble, and pause is yours to shape—this half-day adventure is fully private and tailored to your group’s pace and interests.

Skip the long approach hike and go straight to dramatic ice features, moulins, and expansive white ice. Explore, take photos, or test your limits on gentle climbs and scrambles—all without worrying about other guests. Your guide handles safety and navigation, so you can focus on the thrill, the wonder, and the memories you’re creating together.

With expert guides who know the glacier inside and out, every turn offers a story, every crevasse a chance to marvel, and every moment a memory that will make your Alaska adventure legendary. This is your glacier, your way—intense, immersive, and unforgettable.

Do you want to maximize your time exploring the Matanuska Glacier? The Helicopter Explorer tour allows you to experience our Advanced Trek without having to hike 2 miles on the moraine. Guests can expect to spend up to 3 hours on the white ice, utilizing ropes to scramble up walls, hike beside crevasses, and enjoy the beauty of moulins and blue pools. One of our highly trained guides will help you experience the most the glacier has to offer!

Tour Details: 

  • Minimum age: 8 years old
  • ~3 Hours on the ice
  • Maximum weight per passenger is 290 lbs, each passenger over 245lbs will incur an additional fee. *All guests will be weighed prior to flight.* 
  • Your group, your glacier adventure—helicopter access, private exploration, epic memories!

Save over 40% on this tour when you book it as an Adventure Add-On to your Glacier Overnight Adventure.

  • Direct helicopter flight to the best glacier features.
  • Private guided exploration of exciting glacial features and stunning views in a remote area of the Matanuska Glacier.
  • A closer look at spectacular glacial features including, crevasses, moulins, deep canyons, blue pools, and (potentially) ice caves.
  • Use of climbing ropes and anchors to scramble for the best views and exploration.

  • A backpack with room for gear. If you don’t have one, we have some available for you to use!
  • Long Pants
Our recommendations on clothing and gear:
  • Quick dry clothing (not cotton/jeans). Usually a good pair of hiking pants works great. Ski pants and jackets are not necessary
  • Rain gear, even if it isn’t raining
  • Liner gloves
  • Tall synthetic or wool socks
  • Extra warm layers
  • Snacks and water or packed lunch
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
Do not bring:
  • Bear Spray
  • Fire Arms
  • Alcohol

In the wild, the mountains make the rules. For all helicopter expeditions, we operate under strict FAA mandates and our own rigorous safety standards. The pilot will have the final say on every flight. They are experts in these peaks, and their priority is getting you in—and out—safely.

Rain or Shine

We are an all-weather operation. If the pilot gives the “all-clear,” we fly. Be prepared to hike and climb through the mist or rain; in Alaska, that’s often when the glacier looks its most moody and magnificent. Rain isn't a safety factor—only wind and visibility are.

Rescheduling & the “Reserve” Reality

If the weather closes in and the pilot cancels or significantly delays your flight, we will do everything in our power to reschedule you. However, because our helicopters and guides stay fully booked, we don’t have a “reserve” waiting in the wings—meaning a Sunday cancellation doesn’t guarantee a Monday opening.

Our Commitment to You

  • Weather Cancellation: If we can’t fly and can’t reschedule, you receive a full refund.
  • The “Hike-In” Pivot: Occasionally, we can convert your trip into a hike-in adventure with the same guide, refunding you the price difference.
  • The Good News: Over 95% of our helicopter trips go exactly as planned. Glacier View is famous for having some of the most stable, flyable weather in the state—making us one of the most reliable launches in Alaska.

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Why explore the Matanuska Glacier with us?

Our Guides are out on the glacier every day, often on their days off! We know the best features and how to get you there while managing the risks of hiking on a glacier.

Guided adventures on the Matanuska Glacier since 1999. Go with the Pros!