Thousands of years old, Matanuska Glacier is fun to explore on a 2 hours walk on the glacier with a guide by your side. Transfer from Anchorage to the glacier by van.
Helicopter Glacier Paddle Boarding
Details:
4 hour adventure on the Knik Glacier Pools. Guests will be given a dry suit to wear while adventuring in the freezing cold glacial water.
You and your guide will participate in a few jumps into the glacial lake, making you feel as comfortable as possible getting in and out of the water. This will help to understand the drysuit / Personal Flotation Device system in the event you lose your balance on the paddle board in the lake, you will feel prepared to get back on.
Once you feel ready to take on your paddle, the guide will connect you to your leash and send you off into the lake for a serene paddle out and back to the end of the lake.
Who is this tour for?
- Adventurous people, ages 18 and older, with a moderate level of fitness, knowing how to swim is recommended but not required.
- No paddle boarding experience is necessary.
- Alaska has extreme weather conditions and it can change often, guests should be prepared for immediate temperature change.
Tour Highlights
• Helicopter flight over the majestic Chugach Range
• Includes a guided, 4-hour paddle boarding on the glacier
• Fly down the Great Gorge of the Knik, awarded National Landmark status for its beauty
• Small group size, very personal tour and adaptable to your fitness level and desires
Total tour time Approximately 4 hours / Flight time 20 minutes (approx.)
Departs 8:00AM, 12:00PM or 4PM
RATES 2024
Available June 1 to September 15
From/to Knik River Lodge
Per Person | Booking Code | |
Helicopter Paddle Boarding Tour | $1029 | AHT7 |
Extra fee over 250lbs (113kg)
Minimum number of participants: 2
CANCELLATION POLICY
Up to 5 days prior $30 per booking. Later 100%
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