Ultimate Helicopter Glacier Adventure Tour

Alaska Helicopter Ice Climbing
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landscape style scenic helicopter
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Blue Glacier Ice
Matanuska glacier blue water and ice features
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Explore the Matanuska Glacier with MICA Guides

Starting price per tour:

$725.00

Based on 4 people in your party

*NO Glacier Access fee

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Create Your Ultimate Glacier Experience — Private & Fully Customizable

Take your Alaskan adventure to the next level with a fully private, fully customizable day on the Matanuska Glacier. From soaring over snow-capped peaks in a helicopter to exploring the glacier’s most dramatic icefalls, crevasses, and hidden moulins, this tour lets your group experience the glacier exactly how you want—at your pace, with your interests, and without crowds.

Begin with a hot drink from MICA Mocha and a one-on-one planning session with your private guide to craft your ideal adventure. Whether you want to tackle ice climbing in remote backcountry spots or spend your time on the glacier capturing jaw-dropping photos, your professional guides on the Ultimate Helicopter Adventure ensure every moment is tailored for your group.

This private tour maximizes your time on the ice, letting you explore dramatic crevasses, shimmering blue pools, and towering icefalls, all complemented by a scenic helicopter flight over the glacier and surrounding peaks. This tour gives you the MOST time on the ice with a scenic flight included!

From heart-pounding climbs to quiet moments soaking in the glacier’s majesty, this private tour delivers a once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan experience—memories your group will treasure forever.

Tour Details:

  • Minimum age: 8 years old
  • Maximum weight per passenger is 290 lbs, each passenger over 245lbs will incur an additional fee. *All guests will be weighed prior to flight.* 
  • ~ 5 hours exploring the ice
  • 20 minutes of flight time
  • Larger groups accommodated—contact us
  • This activity is operated with our friends at Sheep Mountain Air
  • This is a private tour exclusively for your group so your day can be whatever you like! Exploration, learning ice climbing, spectacular photos… it’s up to you for the ultimate glacier experience.
  • Rates depend on the number of people in your group. To check availability and rates, see:  Ultimate Heli.

Save up to 40% when you book the Ultimate Heli as an Add-on to your Glacier Overnight Adventure

Booking Confirmation

Making a reservation requires a deposit of $200. This deposit is not refundable unless we cancel the trip for any reason. The deposit is transferable to another MICA trip within the same season.

  • Your tour will include a  scenic helicopter flight exploring the river, peaks and glacier. And everyone gets a window seat!
  • You’ll land and explore the glacier with your professional guide for 5-6 hours

For the Ultimate Helicopter Experience we require you to have:
  • A backpack with room for gear. If you don’t have one, we have some available for you to use!
  • Long Pants
  • Hiking boots that come over the ankle. If you don’t own a pair, we have some available for you to use!
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!