Grand View Tour

Enjoy aerial views of Alaska's natural beauty on a 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Seward. Fly over the massive Bear Glacier in Resurrection Bay, and cross the mountains to Aialik Bay. You might see bears, whales, calving ice sheets, giant icebergs, and more as you explore the area around Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest by air.

1-hour scenic helicopter flight of Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest, from Seward
Search for moose, wolf, bear, elk, and whales from the air
Fly over Resurrection Bay, Bear Glacier, Harding Ice Field, Aialik Bay, and the Aialik Glacier

Photograph enormous ice fields, jagged fjords, tall waterfalls, and crystalline icebergs

What To Expect

Resurrection Bay

The mountainous coast line of Resurrection Bay is the perfect place to look for mountain goats as well as marine life.
• Admission Ticket Free

Chugach National Forest

This enormous National Forest surrounding Seward encompasses glaciers, beautiful peaks and an array of wildlife including bald eagles and bears. Weather depending we can spend more time viewing this forrest instead of the Kenai Fjords National Park for those guests who are already seeing the National Park via boat or prefer to spend more time looking for moose or bear. Talk to your pilot about what you would like to see on your tour!
• Admission Ticket Free

Bear Glacier

Bear Glacier, located within the Kenai Fjords National Park, displays large cravasses, blue pools and blue glacier ice. The lagoon in front of the glacier traps an amazing display of magnificent ice bergs.
• Admission Ticket Free

Kenai Fjords National Park

Our route is flexible based on the weather conditions that day and guest preferences but typically this tour visits the Kenai Fjords National Park. This location includes glaciers, the Harding Icefield, touring mountains, various wildlife and spectacular views. Glaciers that there is the potential to view within the national park include Aialik Glacier, Patterson Glacier, Holgate Glacier and Bear Glacier.
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to FAA regulations, weight restrictions apply, there is a 290lb weight limit per seat, including everything going in the helicopter with guests. There is also an overall weight limit, if your group of 2 or 3 individuals, exceeds 530lb, please call our office to complete your booking. Misrepresented weights may result in the inability to do the tour without reimbursement.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
For safety reasons infants are considered babies under 24 months
Each helicopter seats a maximum of 3 guests. We usually have multiple helicopters available per tour time.
There is a 2 person minimum for this tour, to book as a single traveler please call our office
Seating is according to necessary weight and balance of the helicopter, guest preference will be accommodated whenever possible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Include

1 Hour helicopter flight of the beautiful mountainous area surrounding Seward
FAA certified pilot
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclude

Gratuities
Lunch

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