In ideal conditions a flight to Glacier Lookout can take as little as 6 minutes with a flight over the icebergs of Valdez Glacier Lake. All flights are provided through Vertical Solutions and are not operated by Alaska Guide Co. / Glacier Lookout. Alaska Guide will collect payment and make arrangements for your helicopter flight(s).
For the 2024 season Vertical Solutions will be running R44's. R44's have 3 seats and limited space for the gear, food, water, and clean mountain can (potty can) transport. There are also weight restrictions. Ultimately the call comes down to the pilot if you will need to change add an additional flight. We try to get everything planned with no surprises, but it has happened where clients and gear show up weighing more than clients anticipated or reported and an additional flight was required, each way. You will be charged $260 for each flight to and from the lookout. If a different model of helicopter is available and there are opportunities to save you costs on a flight, we will make you aware as soon as we know.
Alaska Guide Company may send materials and staff on your flights to and from the lookout should weight and space allow. IE client flights up to the lookout may be used to fly materials or staff out, and flights used to pick up clients from the lookout may be used to transport staff and resupplies up to the lookout. Or staff may need to ride up to open up the lookout for you.
