Talkeetna Aerial Adventure: Alaska Range Flightseeing Safari

Join us on the flight of a lifetime through the skies as you explore the stunning beauty of Denali and the massive Alaska Range. Witness breathtaking valleys, majestic glaciers, serene lakes and winding rivers from a unique aerial perspective.
During our interactive small-group flight, you'll use special noise-cancelling headphones to easily communicate with your fellow passengers and our experienced mountain pilot. Engage in lively conversation and gain local insights as you soar over this awe-inspiring landscape.

Finish your adventure with the optional Glacier Landing. Imagine standing on top of thousands of feet of snow and ice, surrounded by the tall peaks towering above you. A clear favorite for all ages and a place where you are sure to make memories you will never forget!

Meeting Point

Sheldon Air Service

22703 S Terminal Ave, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA

As you approach Talkeetna take a right and cross the train tracks over to the airfield. Take the first gravel road on the right side and follow it to the last hangar on the road.
You will be greeted by Sheldon Scenic Flights in big letters painted on the side of our hangar! Welcome in!

What's included:

• Live flight commentary by your experienced Alaska Range pilot.
• Noise cancelling headsets with microphones allow you to converse and ask questions in flight.
• Glacier overboots & sunglasses for glacier landings.
• Pre-flight pilot briefing

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 15 minutes and 1 hour, 45 minutes

Sheldon Air Service

22703 S Terminal Ave, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA

Arrive at our office to get checked in and take part in pre-flight information. After chatting with your experienced mountain pilot, you will together set off on your flightseeing adventure into The Alaska Range!

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Alaska Range

Alaska Range, Alaska, USA

Upon takeoff from Talkeetna you will instantly be met with magnificent views of the Susitna valley and, in the distance, The Alaska Range. Our pilots are intimately familiar with this country and will point out sights on the way, as the terrain gradually changes through the foothills of the Alaska Range.

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Don Sheldon Amphitheater

Don Sheldon Amphitheater, Alaska, USA

View The Mountain House that was built here in 1960's by our namesake Don Sheldon as a climber refuge and private retreat is a popular overnight destination to this day. On the far side of the amphitheatre you will see Mooses Tooth, Bear Tooth and Broken Tooths dramatic peaks that serve as popular climbing destinations.
To top it off you will experience the immense Ruth Gorge on the way back to Talkeetna. The Great Gorge, as it is sometimes called, is a mile deep in some places. The floor is the rugged Ruth Glacier. Watch for the brilliant pools of bright-blue glacier melt water!

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Denali

Denali, Alaska, USA

The focal point of our Base Camp Tour is a close-up look at Mount Hunter and the Kahiltna Glacier (Denali’s biggest), and the Kahiltna “Base Camp” where the majority of Denali’s climbers begin their journey, at an elevation of 7,200 feet.
This route also includes all of the highlights of the Southside Sheldon Adventure.

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