First things first - Alaska has been a bucket list item for a while. Adding a heli ride to land on a glacier? Holy smokes. So, keep in mind this is the baseline for this review. Anyone is already bound to be happy with having an opportunity to, one, be in Alaska, and two, book an excursion for a heli ride to see a glacier, up close and personal. Temsco exceeded our expectations. With two pilots in the family, we looked at things with maybe a bit more of a discerning eye. All that said, we were a party of four and man, this was such a magical treat. Temsco isn't new to flying but their Denali location is a new addition. Our adventure started off with a personalized van pick up and ride to the business / helo pad. We sat for a safety briefing and were fitted for boots. The small but mighty team was fabulous. They explained what to expect, how things would go and then executed flawlessly. My guy is afraid of heights and doesn't like to be in "tin cans" as he calls small planes. The helicopter was such a different experience for him. You can see most everything and have great views outdoors, even from the backseat. This was the game changer for him. It's way easier to feel more in control with this expanded visibility. And, that aside, the views were magical. This was definitely a trip worth every penny and one that you won't ever forget. We saw wildlife, drank from an arctic stream, had a snowball fight and saw Mt. Denali from the clouds. Wow. Our pilot was incredibly friendly (Flo, a young guy from Germany) but also very laid back, a very skilled pilot and offered commentary as we flew - pointing out Dall sheep several times on the mountain sides. He was fabulous. I could go on and on. Check out the pics, make a plan and def include this once in a lifetime excursion in them. You won't regret it. Ever! read more

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Marco was an awesome pilot. I've done helicopter tours before and he was very knowledgeable and let us take time to walk around the tundra. Easily one of the top 3 things we did in Denali! read more

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Yon was an excellent pilot that showed us amazing views of Denali on a partially clear day!!! Jeff was a terrific hiking guide on our heli-hike that shared so much knowledge of the area, foliage and exploration of glacier impact. I can't say enough about both of them! Great experience!!!! The whole staff was commendable. Don't miss this experience! read more

If you have the means to do one of the flights - do it and don't think twice. This is the best way to see part of the Denali park in all its beauty - forests, animals, lakes, rivers, and of course glaciers. Our trip took about two hours and it was the most memorable adventure in our visit to Alaska. Astonishing views and great experience landing on a glacier. Photos can tell only so much - definitely worth doing it yourself! Also, informative and friendly pilots! :) I want to own a helicopter myself now! read more

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Cora picked us up and brought us to Temsco. What a beautiful building adjacent to the river. All of the staff were welcoming and calming. Our pilot Sam was the perfect amount of tour guide during the flight. This excursion EXCEEDED any expectation that we had. It was worth every penny!! The ride over the river, snowcapped mountains, glacier valleys is unforgettable; senses overloaded by beauty even before we landed on a Glacier. We were able to drink glacier water from a stream and just take it all in. Once in a lifetime memories!! The ride back to base was different route filled with lush greenery and even a waterfall. Great experience! Definitely one not to miss! read more

This was so much fun! I was hesitant to spend that much for an experience that was pretty short but I'm so glad we did. We saw sheep, moose, caribou, and grizzlies. Landing on the glacier and walking around was amazing and beautiful, but all the wildlife was a real highlight. read more

Amazing views of Denali National Park! We even got to see some Dall sheep on the mountain next to us! If you scroll to the tiny white dots on the photo you can see them too. Super friendly staff and knowledgeable heli pilot made for a great stop in Denali. read more

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Jessie was our pilot and Mat was our Concierge. We flew up to the Glacier on June 27, a beautiful clear day, 60 degrees. The flight was smooth as silk, Jessie was informative. The glacier walk and drinking glacier water was absolutely incredible. Spotting Caribou, moose and Dall Sheep was a terrific bonus. Mat did a great job getting us there and getting us ready. My wife and I will never forget this experience! Safety was always paramount. Highly,highly recommended! read more

Wow! This was the highlight of our trip to Alaska! The views are unmatched! The entire staff at Temsco was very professional and took safety protocols to the tippy top of top notch. I felt very safe. Cameron, our pilot, was not only an expert aviator, but also gave us tidbits of info during the flight up and back from the glacier. I would do this again tomorrow if we weren't headed back toward Anchorage! Thanks, Temsco, for an amazing experience! read more

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Best way to see Denali! We had an awesome pilot who took us to the Yanert glacier. The flight and tour was about 70 minutes. The cost was $536 per person. Not the cheapest howeve; not sure how many times I'll return to Alaska so we splurged. On the way to the glacier we saw plenty of Dall sheep on The mountains. This was definitely the best way to get into the heart of Denali. read more

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Highly recommended! We had a wonderful time seeing the beauty of Denali from the sky. Stopping and walking on the glacier was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The service was great and staff was friendly. read more

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We booked a helicopter flight with Temsco Helicopters in Denali, AK. Due to fantastic weather conditions, we were able to land on a glacier - an experience we will remember for the rest of our lives. A big shoutout to the Temsco team Frank and Becca and especially to our awesome pilot Pablo! Very professional, engaging and helpful. We highly recommend the the Temsco team and will use them again in the future. read more

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The team at TEMSCO was fantastic. Cash, our pilot, was excellent, fun and very informative. This was a once in a lifetime trip for our family of 4. My included pictures were taken 3 minutes apart, just to see the changes in mountains, snow melt and even clouds as you could see all around. Could not recommend more. read more

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Highly recommend! We did the glacier landing tour & the experience was wonderful. There were 5 people + our pilot in our helicopter. Our pilot was friendly & we had a very smooth flight. read more

What an incredible experience!! I opted for the glacier landing tour, and I couldn't have been more impressed. I had my doubts about a good flight and tour due to poor weather conditions. I was reassured by the staff that'd we would have a fantastic safe flight or our money back. Arriving to the Temsco compound is a very short walk from the Denali national park entrance. We were greeted by an extremely polite and professional staff. The crew weighed us to properly position us in the helicopter and gave us a set of boots for the ice. Moments later we were loaded into a beautiful helicopter and off we went. Our pilot Pablo was friendly and engaged us with small talk to and from the glacier. He explained everything about the helicopter and things on the landscape. I wish I had a little more time on the ice... but hey, they are running a business and time is money. I'd recommend this trip to anybody! read more

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The staff is super friendly Frank, Cam and Becca. The pilot Rachel flew like a professional and was very knowledgeable of the area. Will definitely use them again. read more

They helped us make awesome memories! Cameron was an amazing pilot and Tracy helped plan the trip. Way to go guys. You give people memories of a life time! Don't even think twice-Go for it! read more