Taku Glacier Lodge Seaplane Tour: Glaciers & Salmon Feast

Fly over the Juneau Icefield and land at a remote lodge for a glacier-view meal

A 3.5-hour seaplane tour from Juneau that departs the waterfront, flies 25 minutes over the Juneau Icefield past five glaciers including Taku, and lands on the Taku River at the historic 1923 Taku Glacier Lodge. You spend two full hours there eating wild Alaska salmon with homemade sides, walking forest trails, joining a guided nature walk, or watching for black bears on the porch before the 15-minute return flight. Every seat is a window seat with audio narration throughout, and the lodge sits steps from Taku Glacier itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seaplane flight and lodge visit

• Depart Juneau by floatplane
• Fly over Juneau Icefield and glaciers
• Land at Taku Glacier Lodge
• Enjoy wild Alaska salmon meal
• Explore forest trails or join nature walk
• Relax on lodge porch and watch for bears
• Return flight to Juneau over glaciers

The experience

The floatplane leaves downtown Juneau and climbs over the Juneau Icefield for 25 minutes, passing five massive glaciers on the way to Taku Glacier Lodge. You get a guaranteed window seat and headset narration that explains what you're flying over: crevasses, mountain terrain, the scale of the ice below. The pilot banks past the largest glacier in Juneau, the Taku itself, before landing on the Taku River. The lodge sits steps from the water's edge, a historic 1923 building that serves as the only glacier-view dining spot in the area.

Your two hours at the lodge center on a wild Alaska salmon meal cooked fresh, served with homemade sides and drinks chilled with glacier ice. After eating, you choose how to spend the rest of the time: walk the forest trails on your own, join a guided nature walk led by someone who knows the grounds, or settle on the porch and watch for black bears. They're often seen nearby. The lodge grounds sit in true wilderness, so the pace is entirely yours once you've eaten.

The return flight takes 15 minutes and follows a different route back to Juneau, passing more glaciers and the distinctive Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier before you land at the waterfront where you started. The whole tour runs 3.5 hours. Wear layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a camera and sunglasses. All flights are subject to change due to weather, and the seaplane has a 300-pound weight limit per person.

What’s included

• Guaranteed window seat on the seaplane.
• audio narration through headset during both flights.
• 25-minute flight to Taku Glacier Lodge over the Juneau Icefield.
• two full hours at the historic 1923 lodge.
• wild Alaska salmon meal with homemade sides and glacier-chilled drinks.
• access to forest trails and lodge grounds.
• optional guided nature walk.
• 15-minute return flight past additional glaciers.
• live English-speaking guide.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, from US$ 550 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 27 Apr 2027

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wings Airways & The Taku Glacier Lodge

Is this one for you?You're on a shared seaplane with up to ten passengers, so this works best if you're comfortable in a small aircraft and don't need privacy. The fixed two-hour lodge stay means you get the meal and time to explore without building the day yourself. The schedule holds everything together, and the window seat and narration let you see the glaciers without managing the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many glaciers do you see on the seaplane flight to Taku Lodge?

You fly past five glaciers on the way to the lodge, including the Taku: the largest glacier in Juneau. The return flight shows you more glaciers, including Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier, so you see different ice formations both directions.

What's included in the meal at Taku Glacier Lodge?

The lodge serves a wild Alaska salmon meal with homemade sides and drinks chilled with glacier ice. Beer and wine are available to purchase separately.

Can you walk around the lodge grounds or do you stay inside?

You have two full hours at the lodge and can choose how to spend it: walk forest trails on your own, join a guided nature walk, or relax on the porch. Black bears are often seen nearby, so the guided walk is a good option if you want to learn what to watch for.

Is every seat a window seat on the seaplane?

Yes, every seat is a window seat. You also get audio narration through a headset during the flight, so you hear what you're looking at as you fly over the glaciers and icefield.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes since you'll be exploring the lodge grounds. Bring a camera and sunglasses. Bear spray is not allowed on the seaplane. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

All flights are subject to change or cancellation due to weather. The operator will work with you on rescheduling if conditions prevent the flight from operating safely.