Juneau

Alaska Powder Descents stands out among other heli operations in AK for numerous reasons, one being our prime location in Juneau – Alaska’s Capital City.  Our guests stay in town, not at a remote luxury lodge, giving you a unique opportunity to interact with our vibrant local community.  

Juneau: Alaska's Adventure Capital

Juneau has plenty to offer just footsteps away from your downtown hotel.

  • Coffee shops and bakeries
  • Steak and seafood restaurants
  • Indian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese and fusion cuisine eateries
  • Rotating late night dining options
  • Lots of pubs, bars, breweries, and the famous Amalga Gin Distillery. 
  • Live music and entertainment
  • Alaska State Museum
  • Sealaska Heritage Cultural Center
  • Swimming, fitness, and rock climbing gyms
  • Art galleries

Getting to Juneau

While Juneau is famous for not being accessible by road from the Lower 48, it’s still very easy to get here. Most of our guests arrive on flights from Seattle or Anchorage on Alaska Airlines, which offers several daily arrivals. 

Direct flight from Seattle: 1 hour 50 minutes

Direct flight from Anchorage: 1 hour 30 minutes

Accomodations

Our package guests stay in one of several downtown hotels that are within easy walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shopping.  For larger groups, we also partner with several vacation rentals for guests who prefer that option.