Kluane Icefield Flightseeing
Haines Junction Airport
Fly over one of the world's largest non-polar icefields in a small plane. Get close to Canada's highest peak, Mount Logan, and the Kaskawulsh Glacier, with an optional glacier landing.
The core of Kluane National Park is the icefield of the St. Elias Mountains. Almost no trails reach it, so a sightseeing flight in a small plane is the best way to see it. Flights mainly depart from Haines Junction Airport or from a simple airstrip on the shore of Kluane Lake. A typical flight takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and passes over the Kaskawulsh and Lowell glaciers. It also brings you close to Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak at 5,959 m, either by flying past or circling it. Some routes can land on a glacier for a short walk. Prices start at several hundred Canadian dollars per person, subject to operators' quotes. Flights usually need enough passengers to fill the plane. Mountain weather changes quickly, and cloudy days can cause delays or cancellations, so plan a flexible day in your itinerary and book in advance.
Opening hours
Daytime in summer (flights depend on weather)
Nearby sights
- Dä Kų Cultural Centre & Kluane National Park Visitor Centre
- Haines Junction Village
- Auriol Trail
- Alsek River Valley Trail
- Kathleen Lake
- King's Throne Trail
- Rock Glacier Trail
- Dezadeash Lake