Raise your Expectations: Era-Flightseeing-Tours

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1 Raise your Expectations: Era-Flightseeing-Tours

2 Raise your Expectations: Era-Flightseeing-Tours Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be awed. This is Flightseeing. Experience Alaska s breathtaking beauty from the air. There is no better way to discover the vast expanses of Alaska s natural beauty. Welcome to the Alaskan Flightseeing site from Era Helicopters, Alaska s most experienced helicopter tour company. Forbes Traveler Magazine has voted us one of the ten most amazing helicopter tours in the world. Why? You mean besides the pristine Alaskan wilderness and stunning vistas? Passion. We love flying. We love adventure. We love Alaska. But don t just take our word for it. Have a look at our testimonials. So many of our satisfied customers say that their Era Flightseeing experience was the highlight of their Alaska vacation. Our tours start from two unforgettable locations: Denali home to Mt. McKinley and the Denali National Park and Juneau with the breathtaking glaciers of the Juneau Ice Field just a helicopter hop away. Denali Alaska (USA) Fairbanks Inuvik Anchorage Seward Dawson Valdez Whitehorse Skagway Fort Simpson Juneau Canada Come share our passion for adventure! We ll help you make this trip one you ll always remember. Let us take you on the flight of your life Alaskan style! Enjoy our tours! Prince Rupert Prince George Fort Nelson Dawson Creek Edmonton Safety Vancouver Victoria Kamloops Era Helicopters is a member of TOPS, who s mission is to provide the public with access to scenic areas while in the care of good, safe, and professional helicopter air tour operators Portland Olympia Salem Seattle USA Spokane Helena Boise

3 Awesome. What a great expedition! Chris B., Ft. Worth, TX Denali Glacier Tour Glacier Landing Expedition Step into another world. Walk upon an ancient glacier in the world famous Alaska Range! Your adventure begins at our heliport overlooking the Nenana River. Grab your camera and prepare to be awed. Lift off in our cutting-edge A-Star helicopter to a breathtaking, birds-eye view of the Alaskan wilderness. En route to the massive Yanert Icefield and surrounding glaciers, your pilot will introduce you to the mountainous terrain and stunning vistas. Glaciers have carved this rugged backcountry for millions of years and the magnificent towering peaks are the work of millions of years of tectonic rumblings. Discover the forces of nature from a new perspective. Your adventure continues after a gentle landing on the glacier. Under your pilot s expert guidance, you ll get a chance to try out the glacier walking boots we provide and inspect the massive, frozen landscape. Explore icefalls and massive crevasses. Experience the otherworldly blue of glacial ice pools up close and personal. Experience the magic of these rivers of ice as you observe glacial streams and ice pools. Back on board, the significant views continue as you fly off toward Mt. Deborah, which stands at an impressive 12,339 feet. The Alaska Range is home to bears, moose, and Dall Sheep. So be sure to keep a sharp eye out for them throughout this once in a lifetime tour. Glacier Landing Expedition Base/Location: Denali Tour Time: 2.5 hours Flight Time: minutes Time on glacier: 20 minutes Gear Provided: Glacier boots & round trip transportation from local hotel to heliport Prices: starting at $435 *per person Highlights of Glacier Landing Expedition Enjoy almost a full hour of flying Trek on a remote glacier with your pilot as your guide Experience a bird s eye view of Denali National Park Wildlife viewing opportunities for bear, moose, and Dall Sheep (if present) Note: Please come prepared. Dress warmly and in layers. You ll need a good jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and your sense of adventure! Tour operates from May 14th to September 22nd. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. Tour time represents total time from pickup to drop off at hotel, pier, etc. All times are approximate. Call us: (800) or (907)

4 Denali Heli-Hiking Denali Heli-Hiking Adventure Base/Location: Denali Tour Time: 5 hours Flight Time: 15 minutes Hiking Time: 3.5 hours Gear Provided: Small snack, bottled water and round trip transportation from local hotel to heliport provided Prices: starting at $465 *per person At a Glance: The Heli-Hiking Adventure Enjoy a customized tour based upon the group s interest and ability Helicopter pickup & drop off. You ll go beyond the usual well-trodden hiking trails Small group size: maximum of 12 Guided experience with a local naturalist who is trained in wilderness safety Get expert introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the Denali area Trail routes are tailored to individual fitness levels on uneven terrain. Denali Heli-Hiking Adventure Take a walk on the wild side. Trek through the wild Alaskan backcountry with an experienced local naturalist at your side. In this tour, you ll get to explore remote areas that are normally a full day s hike away. Lift off in a modern A-Star helicopter and get ready for your breathtaking birds-eye view of the Alaskan wilderness. An exhilarating 15-minute flight will bring you to our hiking area located just beyond the boundaries of Denali National Park. Once there, your friendly guide will lead you on an educational soft-adventure hike above the tree line. You ll learn how to track animals, interpret the flora and fauna, and if you re lucky catch a glimpse of some of the spectacular local wildlife in its natural habitat. Your hike will present you with unforgettable views of the rolling hills, tundra ridgelines, and spectacular vistas of Alaska. You ll have a chance to relax on a hillside over looking the valley and enjoy a small snack. Limited to small groups of no more than 12, this truly unique tour will leave you with a new appreciation for Alaska. Note: This is a hike. Minimum fitness requirements are the ability to regularly walk one mile, once or twice per week. Be sure to bring your sense of adventure, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing worn in layers, and rain gear (just in case); sunglasses, cameras, and binoculars are optional. Tour operates from May 15th to September 15th. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. Tour time represents total time from pickup to drop off at hotel, pier, etc. All times are approximate.

5 This was the highlight of my vacation. It was like being in heaven! Kenneth S., Beaufort, SC and Excursion Tours Denali Excursion Tour Alaska like you ve never seen it before. Experience the thrill of flightseeing. Soar over the Denali National Park for minutes of unforgettable views along the rugged spine of the famous Alaska Range. Your adventure begins at our heliport overlooking the Nenana River en route to the wild Yanert Valley. Your flight offers stunning views of unexplored towering peaks and massive glaciers that have carved their way through rugged backcountry. Mt. McKinley, North America s highest peak, looms on the horizon. There is no better way to discover the vast expanses of Alaska s natural beauty. Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Cantwell Glacier as it cascades over a 900 ft. cliff to the valley below. Mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see are just the beginning of this visual highlights tour of the world famous Denali National Park. Of course the Park is home to bears, moose, and Dall Sheep. So be sure to keep a sharp eye out for them throughout this once in a lifetime tour. Denali Excursion Tour Base/Location: Denali Tour Time: 2 hours Flight Time: minutes Provided: Round trip transportation from local hotel to heliport Prices: starting at $335 *per person At a Glance: The Denali Excursion Enjoy almost a full hour of flying Flies within 15 miles of Mt. McKinley s Summit Experience a panoramic view Denali National Park and the Alaska Range Wildlife viewing opportunities for bear, moose, and Dall Sheep (if present) Note: Please come prepared. Dress warmly and in layers. You ll need a good jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and your sense of adventure! Tour operates from May 14th to September 22nd. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. Tour time represents total time from pickup to drop off at hotel, pier, etc. All times are approximate. Call us: (800) or (907)

6 Juneau Glacier a Juneau Glacier Adventure Base/Location: Juneau Tour Time: 2 hours Flight Time: approximately 35 minutes Time on glacier: 20 minutes Gear Provided: Glacier boots Prices: starting at $279 *per person At a Glance: the Glacier Adventure Trek on a remote glacier with your pilot as your guide Land on the Norris or Taku Glacier Explore the massive Juneau Icefield View unique glaciers in their natural state Note: Please come prepared. Dress warmly and in layers. You ll need a good jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and your sense of adventure! Tour operates from May 1st to September 30th. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. Tour time represents total time from pickup to drop off at hotel, pier, etc. All times are approximate. Juneau Glacier Adventure Soar over the massive Juneau Icefield on Era Flightseeing s signature tour, the Glacier Adventure. Visit a landscape from another world. Experience the spectacular icefalls and rock formations of the Juneau Icefield from the air and on foot. Accessible only by air, the region around the Juneau Icefield is filled with lush forests, glassy alpine lakes, jagged mountain peaks, and awe-inspiring glaciers. On this unforgettable journey you may find Alaska s unique glaciers in differing stages: advancing, retreating, cascading, or a one-of-a-kind floating glacier. After flightseeing our amazing glaciers, your pilot will gently set you down on one of these ancient rivers of ice. Under your pilot s expert guidance you will get a chance to walk on an Alaskan glacier, explore the ancient landscape, and experience the otherworldly blue of Alaska s glacial ice! Enjoy approximately 35 minutes of flight time and 20 minutes of exploration on the glacier during this adventure of a lifetime! (Total tour time is 2 hours.)

7 The Dogsled Tour was the BEST excursion for all ages. Every time I look at the picture, I get that Oh my GOD, that was the best excursion we have ever been on feeling all over again and just break into a big smile again. Cindy R., Salt Lake City, UT nd Dog SledTours Juneau Glacier Dog Sled Tour Unfasten your Seatbelt & Hold on Tight! Forget horsepower. This tour is about dog power. This truly Alaskan adventure gives you the rare opportunity to mush your own sled team across a snow capped glacier. Learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned veterans of the legendary Alaskan Iditarod Race. Master the all-important commands of Hike! Gee! and Haw! Experience the unique thrill of zipping across a glacier behind a team of huskies. Our mushers are the real thing and can serve up some truly chilling stories of the Iditarod. Our exclusive dog sled camp is located on the picturesque middle branch of the Norris Glacier. On your way there, you ll enjoy a flightseeing trip over the Juneau Icefield. You ll get to see some of nature s most beautiful landscapes in areas that are accessible by air only. So how about it? Ready to drive the original SUV? We ll see you on the glacier. Juneau Glacier Dog Sled Tour Base/Location: Juneau Tour Time: 2.75 hours Flight Time: approximately 35 minutes Dog Camp Time: 1 hour, (approximately 25 minutes of dog sledding) Gear Provided: Glacier boots Prices: starting at $489 *per person At a Glance: The Dog Sled Adventure Enjoy Glacier Flightseeing en route to camp Learn how to mush your own sled team Experience the thrill of dog sledding on a snow capped glacier Personal instruction from Iditarod and Yukon Quest race team veterans Note: Please come prepared. Dress warmly and in layers. You ll need a good jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and your sense of adventure! Tour operates from May 11th to August 31st. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. All times are approximate. Call us: (800) or (907)

8 Era Flightseeing 6160 Carl Brady Drive Anchorage, Alaska Toll Free: (800) Fax: (907) Make a Reservation Would you like more information? Our friendly reservation agents will be happy to assist you or answer any questions you might have. Call us: (800) or (907) us: request@eraflightseeing.com design by gestaltungswerk.com