jackie O Posted April 12, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Help, how do we choose? Once in a lifetime and we just want to get the most out of it. Mid June 2011. Juneau, McKinley, Denali?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 12, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Not sure of your reference, but if it is McKinley Princess, there are no helicopter glacier landings out of that location. IF you truely want a "best", then longer, is better. I would look at the Juneau, pilot's choice, double landing tours. BUT, figure out your ENTIRE itinerary and consider having a good use of time, with your tour planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie O Posted April 12, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Sorry I was not worded clearly. Guess I meant to say Juneau or Denali. I see different glaciers listed. I know it's about 50/50 if the weather will be flyable. I'm not sure if we have a higher chance away from the coast. I think a 2 stop wuold be out of our price range. Which glacies offer the best views in flight or experance on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 13, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Sorry I was not worded clearly. Guess I meant to say Juneau or Denali. I see different glaciers listed. I know it's about 50/50 if the weather will be flyable. I'm not sure if we have a higher chance away from the coast. I think a 2 stop wuold be out of our price range. Which glacies offer the best views in flight or experance on ice. Pick one. There are NO "better" glacier landings, glaciers are in a constant state of change- your experience will be unique for that time. Again, I suggest you look at your entire touring priorities, and book where it fits your time best. If you are split between the locations by several days, and if a priority, then book at your first opportunity. IF that is canceled, then that day, call the other location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyfi Posted April 17, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I'd recommend doing a glacier hike in Juneau rather than just a landing. the hike was one of the coolest things I had ever done and was worth every penny. I thought it would be difficult to walk with the crampons but it was easy and the hike was not very strenuous. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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