A small boat in a body of water with a mountain in the background

LeConte Glacier Flightseeing

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see LeConte Glacier from the seat of a seaplane.

  • Get the exclusive chance to fly over the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Enjoy a flight in a floatplane, fully narrated by your knowledgeable and experienced pilot.
  • Scout for seals, eagles, and mountain goats from the skies, and see icebergs calving.

  • Season

    Available all year

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Medium

  • Duration

    1h00

  • Minimum number of passengers

    4

  • Maximum number of passengers

    5

  • Booking code

    A-PSG3

  • From

    $ 449

  • Notices

    Layered clothing is recommended; there are no restrooms

A flying tour 

Take a shuttle to the nearby floatplane base for a 45-minute flight to nearby LeConte Glacier, the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Look out for seals, eagles, and even mountain goats near the hanging glaciers, and watch as towering icebergs are calved into the fjord. Narrated by your pilot and guide, you'll fly past your ship at anchor on this exciting seaplane flight. 

Practical information:

  • Remarks/requirements: Layered clothing is recommended; there are no restrooms 
  • Language: English 
  • Walking information: Approximately 50m down a ramp to the plane from the parking area – this can be steep at low tide 
  • Wheelchair accessible: No