Want more adventure on the Matanuska Glacier? Helicopter to the best of the glacier with one of our highly trained Guides for a half day of exploring.
An Exclusive Experience
The Helicopter Micro Wedding is specifically designed to help make your wedding dreams come true. With your celebrant, photographer and a few family and friends you’ll fly to a beautiful location for your ceremony. You’ll have 2-3 hours to get hitched and take photos. Your party will be accompanied by one of our helicopter professionals but there will be no hiking, climbing or exploring beyond a very limited range for photos.
If you would like to add more adventure to your trip, book a Private Heli Explorer.
Details
The Helicopter Micro Wedding includes direct flights to and from one of the most spectacular locations on or near the Matanuska Glacier. We typically use an R44 Helicopter which seats 3 Passengers. Your group may need multiple flights to get to the glacier with each flight being 7-10 minutes round trip. Rates depend on the number of people in your group:
2 to 5 passengers: $1900/group
6 to 8 passengers: $2800/group
- Minimum age 8 years old.
- Maximum weight per passenger is 300 lbs
- Each passenger over 245 lbs will be an additional $100
This package includes only cargo that can fit in the small space under each seat. Normally this would be a small day pack per person.
If you would like to include props for a photo shoot, extra gear, flowers or anything that does not fit under the seats you can book an extra flight exclusively for cargo for $350.
Smaller Groups
If you have a group of just 3, talk to us about a Helicopter Elopement where your pilot is your officiant!
Schedule and Helicopter details
Timing may vary slightly day to day but typical check in time is 12:45PM. Note that this package includes a helicopter drop off with one of our professional Glacier Guides. The helicopter does not stay with your group for the ceremony and photo shoot. Let us know if you would like to discuss the option of the helicopter remaining with you.
Payments
Reservations require a non-refundable deposit of 10%. Full and final payment will be due 30 days in advance of your trip.
What about the weather?
Although we generally have great weather here in Glacier View, this trip may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Your safety is our top priority! Should we cancel your trip, you will get a full refund. Our Cancellation Policy for all other cases will apply and you can read more about that [here].
“Glacier Glamping” Overnight Option
For a unique and amazing experience, add our Glacier Overnight Adventure. After your afternoon Heli Micro Wedding, head over to our Luxury Camp on the glacier.
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- Flight over the Matanuska Valley with a glacier landing
- 2-3 hours for private ceremony and photos
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For these experiences we require you to have:
- A small backpack for extra layers of clothing, etc. If you don’t have one, we have some available for you to use!
- Water bottle
- Snacks
Our recommendations on clothing and gear:
Although dressing for a special event, please remember that you are flying into remote Alaska.
- Extra warm jacket
- Rain gear, even if it isn’t raining
- Snacks and water or packed lunch
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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- Bear Spray
- Fire Arms
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!