gotatravel Posted November 4, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Are McKinley flightsee & glacier landings and Juneau icefield helicopter landings uniquely different? Since I may only get to Alaska once, should I splurge for both? Won't be looking for the dogsled....will be visiting Husky Homestead instead to visit the puppies/learn. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdoctor Posted November 4, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2014 The helicopter glacier landings at Denali are outside the park. The glacier landings at Sheldon Amphitheater in the park are by fixed wing aircraft. I have also done the Juneau glacier landing and think they are different enough to do both. At Juneau you are on ice but at Denali NP you are on snow. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotatravel Posted November 5, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks! I just hate to have a "wish I had done that" hanging over me. Thinking of skipping the landing part of the McKinley flight and then adding a helicopter glacier landing in Juneau. I am from NH and used to being on snow already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted November 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We did the helicopter glacier landing out of Juneau with Era. https://www.eraflightseeing.com/content/index_eng.html It was an amazing experience - almost other-worldly in some places! We highly recommend the company (plus they have great reviews elsewhere). We booked directly with them but there were people on our helicopter that had booked through the ship and of course paid way more. I see they also offer a Denali trip so you might be able to kill two birds......... Have FUN!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2014 The flights are very different. I have flown both areas. It also can be of interest to fly in a ski plane which is unique. It may be your only opportunity to view McKinley. It's a whole different experience doing a helicopter glacier landing. I never limit myself on flights as those are my preference. Decide what are yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotatravel Posted November 22, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks everyone. Have decided to do both! Trip of a lifetime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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