timkatmom Posted July 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I am doing a seven day cruise, followed by a 4 day Land tour. Are there opportunities for a float plane/helicopter ride there, especially to see glaciers? Or is this really only a Ketchikan etc. thing to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2017 No there aren't any float planes at Denali. There is also Juneau for float planes. Being they are very different, taking both is certainly worthwhile.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingjodi Posted July 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 22, 2017 What are the Juneau float plane companies? It is not really clear to me. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2017 What are the Juneau float plane companies? It is not really clear to me. Thank you in advance. I've flown with Wings Airways. do a google search for others, http://www.traveljuneau.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingjodi Posted July 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I was trying for an float plane excursion not through the cruise lines so might still try for Ketchikan. I appreciate the Juneau website info. We have the longest day in Juneau so was trying to see if float plane was doable there. Thanks Budget Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted July 23, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I did a plane with a glacier landing at Denali. We landed near the base after trying from several directions to get a view of the peak. It was just too obstructed by clouds. Anyway, the pilot pointed out the various mountains as we flew, and pointed in one direction nearer to Healy and the airport as where the helicopters land. It seemed to me they do not actually travel toward Denali; but I did not ask any clarifying questions. I have many photos from the plane if you're interested. I booked through the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Details, many helicopter tours go to Yanert Icefield. There are also ski planes you can book which could also be of interest, if you haven't flown in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I took a ship-sponsored plane ride over Denali via Fly Denali that did a few spins around the big mountain but could not make a safe glacier landing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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