Alaska South Side Explorer Glacier Landing Flight from Talkeetna
by Talkeetna Air Taxi
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The South Side Explorer with Glacier Landing flight departs from Talkeetna State Airport in Alaska. Passengers check in at the log cabin office about 45 minutes before the scheduled departure. It is recommended to bring sunglasses, a light jacket during summer, and a camera with sufficient memory. The flight uses a ski-equipped aircraft and includes pilot commentary delivered through individual headsets, covering geological features and local wildlife. The route flies over Talkeetna and the Susitna Valley river systems, entering an area of icefalls, glaciers, and snow-covered peaks. The flight passes over the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, which contains a 4,000-foot-thick ice river and is one of the world's deepest gorges. The tour continues over seven major glaciers on the south side of the Alaska Range. The total flight time is about two hours. An optional glacier landing adds 30 minutes to the tour, allowing passengers to briefly step onto a glacier surrounded by natural scenery. Glacier overboots are provided for the landing portion. Gratuities and entrance fees are not included.
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Flight from Talkeetna over Alaska Range glaciers
Check in at Talkeetna State Airport log cabin 45 minutes before departure. Bring sunglasses, a light jacket in summer, and a camera. Board a ski-equipped plane with pilot commentary on geology and wildlife via headset. Fly over Talkeetna and the Susitna valley river systems to a landscape of icefalls, glaciers, and snow peaks. See the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, a 4,000-foot-thick ice river and one of the world's deepest gorges. Continue over seven major glaciers on the south side of the Alaska Range. A glacier landing option adds 30 minutes, allowing passengers to step onto the glacier with provided glacier overboots. Total flight time is about two hours.
120 min
Meeting point
We are located at Talkeetna State Airport at the end of E. Second Street
End point
We are located at Talkeetna State Airport at the end of E. Second Street
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Alaska South Side Explorer Glacier Landing Flight from Talkeetna
by Talkeetna Air Taxi
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$884Overview
The South Side Explorer with Glacier Landing flight departs from Talkeetna State Airport in Alaska. Passengers check in at the log cabin office about 45 minutes before the scheduled departure. It is recommended to bring sunglasses, a light jacket during summer, and a camera with sufficient memory. The flight uses a ski-equipped aircraft and includes pilot commentary delivered through individual headsets, covering geological features and local wildlife. The route flies over Talkeetna and the Susitna Valley river systems, entering an area of icefalls, glaciers, and snow-covered peaks. The flight passes over the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, which contains a 4,000-foot-thick ice river and is one of the world's deepest gorges. The tour continues over seven major glaciers on the south side of the Alaska Range. The total flight time is about two hours. An optional glacier landing adds 30 minutes to the tour, allowing passengers to briefly step onto a glacier surrounded by natural scenery. Glacier overboots are provided for the landing portion. Gratuities and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Flight from Talkeetna over Alaska Range glaciers
Check in at Talkeetna State Airport log cabin 45 minutes before departure. Bring sunglasses, a light jacket in summer, and a camera. Board a ski-equipped plane with pilot commentary on geology and wildlife via headset. Fly over Talkeetna and the Susitna valley river systems to a landscape of icefalls, glaciers, and snow peaks. See the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, a 4,000-foot-thick ice river and one of the world's deepest gorges. Continue over seven major glaciers on the south side of the Alaska Range. A glacier landing option adds 30 minutes, allowing passengers to step onto the glacier with provided glacier overboots. Total flight time is about two hours.
120 min
Meeting point
We are located at Talkeetna State Airport at the end of E. Second Street
End point
We are located at Talkeetna State Airport at the end of E. Second Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.