Juneau Helicopter Glacier Tours

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• Venture into the heart of Alaska’s wilderness!* _____________________ Duration: The total tour duration is 3.25 hours. Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time, 1 hour of airboating, and at least 10 minutes on the glacier. Please book your tour at least one hour after your ship's arrival time. The tour should conclude no less than 45 minutes before your ship's departure time. If your ship’s port time changes after you have booked your tour, please contact us. ___________________________________ Highlights: Enjoy sweeping views of the massive Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest on your helicopter flight to and from Taku Point. View the towering face and terminus of the Taku Glacier from the water aboard a spacious airboat. Experience an ever-evolving winter wonderland atop the glacier on a guided walk led by your professional pilot. Requirements: Must be at least 7 years old to participate. Must be able to ascend and descend two flights of stairs. For liability reasons, NorthStar employees cannot lift guests into or out of the helicopter. Our staff will be there to assist, though guests are responsible for handling these steps on their own. Provided: We will provide you with over boots and rain pants during your tour. How to Prepare: You should dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier. We recommend that you dress in sturdy shoes, long socks, warm layers, and sunglasses. Baggage Policy: NorthStar’s policies prohibit the following items on our aircraft/ tour: Bags or cases of any kind iPads or tablets, tripods Selfie sticks or other extendible items Drones Surcharge Policy: Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional a surcharge to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. The surcharge must be paid at the time of booking. Aircraft Seating: We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the airboat and glacier portion of the tour. Cancellation Policy: If you decide to cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you will receive a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, you will not receive a refund. Weather Cancellations: Weather in Juneau can often be overcast and rainy. Decisions to operate tours are based on safety and tour quality. Should we decide not to operate your scheduled tour we will do our best to reschedule. If this is not possible, you will be refunded in full. In most cases, we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour if it is at all possible it will run.

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• Rugged hike through the ever-changing glacial icescape!* _____________________ Duration The total tour duration is 4.25 hours. Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time and 2 hours on the glacier. Please book your tour at least one hour after your ship's arrival time. The tour should conclude no less than 45 minutes before your ship's departure time. If your ship’s port time changes after you have booked your tour, please contact us. ___________________________________ Highlights: Enjoy sweeping views of the massive Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Rainforest on your helicopter flight to and from base camp. Learn and practice the proper use of ice-trekking gear while on your two-hour-long hiking expedition. Pose for pictures in front of azure-blue ice features and drink pure glacier water straight from the source. Explore the most pristine, remote areas of the glacier and gaze into deep crevasses, while admiring the grandeur of the area’s massive icefall. Requirements: Must be at least 12 years old to participate. Must have the ability to walk for two full hours over uneven and moderately steep terrain. For liability reasons, NorthStar employees cannot lift guests into or out of the helicopter. Our staff will be there to assist, though guests are responsible for handling these steps on their own. Provided: We will provide you with rain pants, a rain jacket, gloves, a harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, gloves, an ice axe, a helmet, and a hip pack with water and a granola bar. How to Prepare: You should dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier. We recommend that you dress in long socks, warm layers, and sunglasses. Baggage Policy: NorthStar’s policies prohibit the following items on our aircraft/ tour: Bags or cases of any kind iPads or tablets, tripods Selfie sticks or other extendible items Drones Surcharge Policy: Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional a surcharge to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. The surcharge must be paid at the time of booking. Aircraft Seating: We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour. Cancellation Policy: If you decide to cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you will receive a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, you will not receive a refund. Weather Cancellations: Weather in Juneau can often be overcast and rainy. Decisions to operate tours are based on safety and tour quality. Should we decide not to operate your scheduled tour we will do our best to reschedule. If this is not possible, you will be refunded in full. In most cases, we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour if it is at all possible it will run.

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• Rugged hike through the ever-changing glacial icescape!* _____________________ Duration The total tour duration is 4.25 hours. Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time and 2 hours on the glacier. Please book your tour at least one hour after your ship's arrival time. The tour should conclude no less than 45 minutes before your ship's departure time. If your ship’s port time changes after you have booked your tour, please contact us. ___________________________________ Highlights: Enjoy sweeping views of the massive Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Rainforest on your helicopter flight to and from base camp. Learn and practice the proper use of ice-trekking gear while on your two-hour-long hiking expedition. Pose for pictures in front of azure-blue ice features and drink pure glacier water straight from the source. Explore the most pristine, remote areas of the glacier and gaze into deep crevasses, while admiring the grandeur of the area’s massive icefall. Requirements: Must be at least 12 years old to participate. Must have the ability to walk for two full hours over uneven and moderately steep terrain. For liability reasons, NorthStar employees cannot lift guests into or out of the helicopter. Our staff will be there to assist, though guests are responsible for handling these steps on their own. Provided: We will provide you with rain pants, a rain jacket, gloves, a harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, gloves, an ice axe, a helmet, and a hip pack with water and a granola bar. How to Prepare: You should dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier. We recommend that you dress in long socks, warm layers, and sunglasses. Baggage Policy: NorthStar’s policies prohibit the following items on our aircraft/ tour: Bags or cases of any kind iPads or tablets, tripods Selfie sticks or other extendible items Drones Surcharge Policy: Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional a surcharge to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. The surcharge must be paid at the time of booking. Aircraft Seating: We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour. Cancellation Policy: If you decide to cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you will receive a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, you will not receive a refund. Weather Cancellations: Weather in Juneau can often be overcast and rainy. Decisions to operate tours are based on safety and tour quality. Should we decide not to operate your scheduled tour we will do our best to reschedule. If this is not possible, you will be refunded in full. In most cases, we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour if it is at all possible it will run.

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• A walk of a lifetime!* _____________________ Duration: The total tour duration is 3.25 hours. Tour includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time and 1 hour on the glacier. Please book your tour at least one hour after your ship's arrival time. The tour should conclude no less than 45 minutes before your ship's departure time. If your ship’s port time changes after you have booked your tour, please contact us. ___________________________________ Highlights: Enjoy sweeping views of the massive Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest on your helicopter flight to and from base camp. Experience some of the glacier’s most stunning features as our guides lead you on an hour-long walking expedition. Drink pure glacial water straight from the source of one of the many pristine pools you’ll encounter. Spend time taking in the scenery and capturing perfect photos for memories that are sure to last a lifetime. Requirements: Must be at least 8 years old to participate. Must be able to walk unassisted for one hour on moderately flat but uneven terrain. For liability reasons, NorthStar employees cannot lift guests into or out of the helicopter. Our staff will be there to assist, though guests are responsible for handling these steps on their own. Provided: We will provide you with rain pants, a rain jacket, gloves, a harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, gloves, a trekking pole, and a hip pack with water and a granola bar. How to Prepare: You should dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier. We recommend that you dress in long socks, warm layers, and sunglasses. Baggage Policy: NorthStar’s policies prohibit the following items on our aircraft/ tour: Bags or cases of any kind iPads or tablets, tripods Selfie sticks or other extendible items Drones Surcharge Policy: Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guests' safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional a surcharge to reserve adequate space on board the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. The surcharge must be paid at the time of booking. Aircraft Seating: We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour. Cancellation Policy: If you decide to cancel more than 24 hours before departure, you will receive a refund minus a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure, you will not receive a refund. Weather Cancellations: Weather in Juneau can often be overcast and rainy. Decisions to operate tours are based on safety and tour quality. Should we decide not to operate your scheduled tour we will do our best to reschedule. If this is not possible, you will be refunded in full. In most cases, we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour if it is at all possible it will run.

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Travel by deluxe jetboat to explore the very best of the Tracy Arm Wilderness Area, including exciting close-up views of the majestic Sawyer Glaciers. Duration 7 hours Tour Price Adults the listed rate Children (ages 3-12) the listed rate Call us to inquire about our local’s discount! Tour Highlights • Live your Alaskan dreams on this cruise exploration of the spectacular Tracy Arm Wilderness Area, including exciting up-close views of the dynamic Twin Sawyer Glaciers! • Travel in comfort aboard a high-speed expedition vessel purpose built in our very own Sitka shipyard! • The exceptional agility of our vessel will allow you to have an in-depth exploration of this amazing fjord. • Your onboard naturalist will provide a wealth of information about the area, which naturalist John Muir called "one of the most dramatically stunning fjords of Southeast Alaska". • The captain will make many detours and stops, allowing you incredible opportunities to view and photograph cobalt-blue icebergs, spectacular cliffs, 1000-foot waterfalls, and abundant wildlife! What to Bring • Keep a rain jacket, hat, and gloves close at hand at all times • Warm layers • Camera and/or handheld video equipment • A facemask to wear onboard • USD Cash / Credit Cards for onboard purchases Vessel Amenities • Picnic-style lunch included • Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and select snacks • Additional beverages, including alcohol, and snacks available for purchase in the galley • Souvenirs sourced from Alaskan makers available in the gift shop • Spacious outdoor observation deck • Climate controlled interior seating with panoramic windows • Includes one, or more, restroom(s) Good to Know Motion Sickness: While there is no open ocean swell in the tour area, persons sensitive to motion sickness may wish to take medication at least one hour prior to the tour departure time. Ice Conditions: In the event unpredictable and ever-changing ice conditions preclude entry into Tracy Arm Fjord, the tour will be modified to explore Endicott Arm, a fjord and tidewater glacier of equal beauty. Tour Minimums: Tours do need to hit a minimum capacity to run. We will contact guests 48 hours in advance if tour has not reached the minimum. Cancellation Policy: A the listed rate/person processing fee will be charged for cancellations made after the booking is confirmed. Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days prior to the tour date. 50% refund if you cancel 3-6 days prior to the tour date. No refund if you cancel less than 48 hours prior to the tour date. If the tour is cancelled by the operator for any reason, the customer will receive a full refund. Participation Requirements Age Restrictions: We welcome guests of all ages onboard but like to give parents travelling with younger children additional information about the tour. Most infants and toddlers become very unhappy on this trip due to the long tour length and small boat size. There is not much room to roam around inside, but there is walking space outside on the observation decks. This space is exposed to the elements and rather cold. Please note: there are no changing tables available, and there is no room for strollers onboard. While there is no charge for children two years old & younger, all guests must have a ticket due to coast guard regulations. Accessibility: This tour is accessible by standard-width manual wheelchair, but not low-clearance electric scooters.