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Grand View Tour

5.0(15)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy Seward Helicopter Tours
Explore beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park up close and personal from your scenic helicopter flight

About this activity

Enjoy a grand tour of the incredible scenery surrounding Seward, Alaska on this 1-hour helicopter trip. This is the most extensive flight seeing tour that we offer as a standard departure (call our office to customize a longer private tour). This tour really gives you time to see all Alaska has to offer including the possibility to visit Bear Glacier with its giant icebergs floating in the lagoon, the Harding Icefield, wildlife like bears, moose and mountain goats. Our route will change depending on what the weather conditions are that day, we try to accommodate guest preference on what they are looking to see whenever nature allows. Our typical route involves viewing Resurrection Bay, the Kenai Fjords National Park and many of its glaciers, the Harding Icefield and searching for wildlife.

What's included

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

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

  • Our office is located just a few minutes from town, guests with vehicles are encouraged to drive to our location where there is plenty of free parking both to the front and side of our building, including sports large enough for RVs.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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