20 Mile Glacier Helicopter Rafting & Glacier Walk
$1,200.00
Our most exclusive and remote Helicopter Rafting tour! Experience an entire river watershed from the Glacier to the Turnagain Arm Ocean.
- 15 Minute Scenic Glacier Flight of the Chugach Mountains
- 15 Minute Glacier Landing Stopover onto the Glacier Ice of 20 Mile Glacier
- 3-4 Hour Scenic Glacier Rafting Tour
Access the remote glaciated Chugach Mountains with Alpine Air Alaska; there is no better view than from a Robinson R44 helicopter. Buzz the Twenty Mile Glacier and see the grand scope of the Chugach Mountains. Land on the iceberg-laden Twenty-Mile Lake for your private Alaska raft adventure down Twenty-Mile River. Float 12 stunning miles downriver to an ocean pick-up on Turnagain Arm at the Seward Highway. Keep a good lookout for wildlife: bears, moose, bald eagles, and salmon.
2024 Summer Season: June 1 – September 15 (SELECT TOUR DATE on CHECKOUT PAGE)
A minimum of 3 Guests is Required to book this Heli Rafting Adventure.
My favorite aspect of this trip is how few people actually visit 20-Mile Glacier, but those who do, get to experience raw, untouched nature – it is truly breathtaking upon arrival. – Justin Siemens – Past Chugach Adventures’ Operations Manager and Guide. Born & Raised in Anchorage, AK.
- 8:40 AM, 10:30 AM, or 12:15 PM Departure Times.
- Minimum of 3 Guests required to book. For parties of 2, we recommend our Comet Heli Hiking and Rafting Tour.
- Helicopter Rafting departure from the Alpine Air Hangar at the Girdwood Airport
- A 15-minute unforgettable scenic flight of the surrounding Chugach Mountains to Twenty Mile Glacier Lake, Alaska.
- 15-Minute Glacier Landing with Alpine Air on 20-Mile Glacier
- Catered gourmet lunches, drinks, and snacks are provided. (Please let us know ahead of time of any dietary restrictions: vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, etc.)
- Rain ponchos, rubber boots, personal flotation devices/life jackets are provided.
- Twenty Mile River Float is a Class I & II (With High Water) braided river, with no big rapids. Most guests will not get splashed with water. If you are concerned about getting splashed you can request a spot in the raft that is NOT “splashy” when speaking to your guide. This trip is suitable for ages 6 & up.
What to Bring:
- Thick socks (to wear with our rubber boots)
- Warm clothes (wear synthetic layers and bring a raincoat)
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Binoculars
- Camera
Departure Times are dependent on Alpine Air Helicopter Charter availability and guest request.
DEPARTURE OPTIONS: 8 AM, 8:40 AM, 10:30 AM, or 12:15 PM
Approximate Itinerary for 12:15 Departure:
Cancellation Policy for Day Tour Bookings:
Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are 90% refundable.
Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.