Glacier National Park Helicopter Tour Reviews

Birds Eye View of Glacier National Park

A Glacier National Park helicopter tour for sightseeing is the best way to get a bird's eye view of Glacier.

Read reviews of the best helicopter tours of Glacier National Park.

Although expensive, helicopter tours in Glacier National Park provide an unrivaled way of sightseeing from a bird's eye view the breathtaking wonders of this extensive area.

Plus, helicopters get to access areas where man has never hiked. How's that for a good reason to splurge on the trip of a lifetime?

A helicopter tour is also the perfect way for the elderly and handicapped visitors to enjoy Glacier, as well as being ideal for children.

Here's a rundown of the pros and cons of the three main operators to help you find a Glacier National Park helicopter tour which is perfect for you. Enjoy the ride!

Glacier National Park Helicopter Tours
Reviews and Ratings

1. Kruger Helicop-Tours Review

30-minute tour

See 5 active glaciers and many lakes on this incredible bird's eye view of Glacier National Park.

The highlight of this helicopter trip is the 1500-foot Beaver Chief Falls, which plunges from Lake Ellen Wilson into Lincoln Lake.

60-minute tour

This one-hour helicopter tour of Glacier National Park includes an additional 13 glaciers as you fly over the Continental Divide.

Cross the Canadian border to spectacular Waterton National Park where you skim over fabulous Iceberg Lake at a height of just 2,000 feet before returning to base.

Prices (2010)

30 mins - from $110 per person based on 4 passengers60 mins - from $220 per person based on 4 passengers

Pros of Kruger Helicop-Tours

Longest running Glacier National Park helicopter tour, est. 1980
Highest safety record - no injury-accidents in over 28 years of service
An active participant in Glacier National Park's grizzly bear relocation program
Provides a commendable river and mountain rescue service in the area
Excellent feedback from previous tourists
Return guests get a 5% discount
Easily accessed on Highyway 2

Cons of Kruger Helicop-Tours

Popular and fully booked - reservations are required

2. Triple Creek Ranch Helicopter Tours Review

Offering a 5 hour trip, this Jet Ranger helicopter trip covers numerous sights on this comprehensive Glacier National Park helicopter tour.

With this Glacier National Park helicopter tour, sightseeing Montana's hardy wildlife, such as grizzly bears, bald eagles, mountain goats and big horn sheep is easy from your bird's eye view.

On a five hour long helicopter tour of Glacier National Park, you will see almost all many mountain peaks, waterfalls, and alpine lakes this beautiful wilderness offers.

Prices (2010)

Flat rate of $3,800 for 1-4 passengers, max. 720lb weight limit.

Pros of Triple Creek Ranch Helicopter Tours

5- hour, extremely comprehensive helicopter tour
Take off and return to Triple Creek Ranch, which also offers accommodation
Sunset Champagne Helicopter tours also available
At $190 per person, per hour, this Glacier Park helicopter tour is cheaper than others

Cons of Triple Creek Ranch Helicopter Sightseeing Tours

Longer trips are not generally available on Saturdays
Less than 4 passengers increases the price dramatically

There are limited shorter tours available on Saturdays only - 30min tours are $254 per person based on 4 passengers.

3. Glacier National Park Heli Tour Review

30-minute tour

This excellent tour gives a good cross-section of the highlights of Glacier National Park, including all the major glaciers and lakes. Sightseeing has never been easier.

60-minute tour

Covering the whole of Glacier National Park, these one-hour helicopter tours make a memorable way to sight see the huge scale of this natural unspoiled area.

Get the perfect, Glacier National Park bird's eye view as you travel up the east side of the Continental Divide to the Canadian border, fly through Waterton National Park, then back down the west side, covering all the sights of this incredible area.

Prices (2010)

30 mins-- $110 per person based on 4,5 or 6 passengers60 mins-- $220 per person based on 4,5 or 6 passengers

Pros of Glacier National Park Heli Tour

Bookable online
Headsets provide pilot commentary
Up to 6 passengers can be carried in a group
Full refund if canceled 24-hours or more before the trip
Specialists in national park vacations
Choice of 4 or 6-seater helicopters

Cons of Glacier National Park Heli Tour

No options for longer trips

If you want a bird's eye view of Glacier National Park, take a helicopter tour.

You have a great deal of variety between the three popular Glacier National Park helicopter tours and trust us-you won't regret your choice no matter what tour you choose.

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