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

Sightseeing of LeConte Glacier by Flight

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

  • Take this 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: Active - good mobility needed

  • Duration

    1 hour

  • Min. passengers

    4

  • Max. passengers

    5

  • Booking Code

    A-PSG3

  • From

    $ 399

  • Notices

    We recommend wearing layered clothing. 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 glacier, and watch as towering icebergs calve into the fjord. Your pilot and guide will narrate your journey as you fly past your ship at anchor on this exciting seaplane flight.

Practical information:

  • Remarks/requirements: We recommend wearing layered clothing. There are no restrooms.
  • Language: English
  • Walking information: Approximately 164 feet down a ramp to the plane from the parking area, which may be steep at low tide
  • Wheelchair accessible: No