A little wild.
Entirely unforgettable.

We’ll recommend dates around your priorities. July is a strong starting point for bears at Brooks Falls. Paddleboarding is currently listed by the operator from May 15 to September 14, subject to conditions; not every date in that window offers the same bear or fishing experience. We’ll confirm the 2027 schedule before booking.

No. Choose a Knik Glacier landing or Grand Knik experience instead. Swim and hike is another option. The price and requirements change with the adventure you select.

Flights and glacier activities are weather dependent. Strong winds may prevent paddleboarding while swimming and hiking may still be possible, if conditions are safe. If helicopter flying conditions are unsafe, we’ll work with the operator to try to reschedule.

We’ve left a flexible Anchorage day and two full days in King Salmon to help with changes. Rescheduling depends on space and suitable conditions and is not guaranteed. Limited paddleboarding availability may mean an alternative glacier-focused tour instead. Your quote will include the operators’ cancellation terms.

Glaciers change constantly and usually have surface silt. Jumping cliffs, large pools, white ice, water slides, ice channels and overhead ice features are never guaranteed.

Sunny days can feel very warm, with less vivid pool colors. Cold days can mean chilly conditions and icy pools. Rain usually brings colder, somewhat slippery conditions but more vivid color; overcast days can also bring vivid melt-pool colors. The weather and ice determine what is accessible on the day.

You’ll stay at a lodge in King Salmon for three nights. Brooks Camp and Brooks Falls are a day trip, with a morning departure and same-day return. An overnight stay at Brooks Camp is not part of this itinerary.

Possibly, depending on dates, runs and fishing regulations. We’ll confirm with the lodge before building a king-salmon-focused fishing day. A catch or a particular species is never guaranteed; licenses and any required stamps will be specified in your quote.

Paddleboarding and swim-and-hike are moderate activities for ages 13 and up. Glacier landing tours offer a lighter alternative. Brooks Falls involves walking, outdoor waiting and following park instructions. The private paddleboarding excursion requires guests to be 13 or older because the helicopter does not remain on the glacier. Tell us about mobility needs so we can check suitability before you book.

For paddleboarding, guests over 250 lb may find that the board sits lower in the water. This is separate from the helicopter and drysuit limits.

The standard helicopter seat limit is 299 lb including clothing. Guests above this need an alternate aircraft confirmed in advance, subject to availability. The largest drysuit is sized for guests up to 305 lb; if you are close to that weight, we’ll request measurements to check fit. Drysuit sizing does not override the aircraft limit.

The paddleboarding equipment may not be suitable for guests with a severe latex allergy. Tell us before booking so we can discuss possible equipment solutions with the operator and confirm whether participation is possible.

Bring multiple warm upper-body and trouser layers, usually three of each, plus a puffy jacket and thick socks. Pack a hat and gloves for time out of the water, sunglasses, and a backpack with sunblock, a change of clothes and socks, and extra layers.

Remove jewelry before the tour: sharp pieces can snag and tear the drysuit seals.

Paddleboarding check-in is one hour before the excursion. Late check-in may result in a shortened or cancelled tour with no refund.

We’ll confirm your pickup location and time for your selected departure. Shuttle “return” times refer to departure from the glacier tour lodge, not arrival in Anchorage; allow approximately another 1.5 hours to reach Anchorage. Ground-transfer arrangements and inclusions will be confirmed in your quote.

The paddleboarding excursion is private, so special requests may sometimes be possible. Proposals, drones and polar plunges all need advance approval from the operator. Tell us before booking so we can check your request; none is guaranteed.