Which heli-ski operators include airport transfers?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 33 heli-ski and cat-ski operators include a transfer, shuttle or charter flight in their packages on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the operator says about it, with the place, package, group size, vertical, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Which heli-ski operators include airport transfers?
33 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they include a transfer, shuttle or charter flight in their packages; Harris Mountains Heli-Ski, Hokkaido Backcountry Club and Northern Escape Heli-Skiing have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.
At a glance
| Operator | Best for | Transfers | Dated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Backcountry Guides | Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska | Includes transport to and from Valdez Airport and all ground transportation in and around Valdez, with a private charter flight from Anchorage available as an extra. | USD 12,999 per person, 7 nights, 2027 season, with 4 helicopter flight hours (Hobbs), lodging, all meals, guides, safety equipment and ground transport in Valdez included. |
| Alaska Heliskiing | Lodge-based heli-skiing in Alaska's Chilkat Range | Includes food, lodging and transportation from Haines in its 10 day package. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Alaska Powder Descents | Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau | Includes all local transportation with airport pickup and drop off in its weeklong package, flying from Juneau. | $8,350 for the standard weeklong package, 2027 rate, double occupancy: 7 days and 7 nights with 22 heli runs (18 guaranteed), accommodation, local transport and safety gear included. |
| Alaska Snowboard Guides | Week-long heli skiing and boarding in Valdez | Includes transport to and from Valdez airport in its Inclusive package, which also covers the Totem Inn in Valdez. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Arctic Heli Skiing | Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland | Provides the transfer from Akureyri airport to its lodge (about 50 minutes) and back on the last day, with international and domestic airfare not included. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Black Ops Valdez | Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing | Covers all ground transportation in Valdez, including to and from Valdez airport. | $1,600 per person for an Individual Single Day Heli Ski, 2027 season, with a 1 hr flight and safety gear included; lodging and meals are not included. |
| Chugach Powder Guides | Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska | Includes arrival and departure transfers between Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Girdwood in its 4-Day Semi Private Package. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Coast Range Heli-Skiing | Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler | Includes a shuttle at 8:00am from select Whistler accommodation to the Whistler Heliport, with free parking for guests who drive. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing | Lodge-based heli-skiing in northern British Columbia | Includes a scheduled transfer between Prince George airport and the lodge (just under two hours); only certain flights fit the complimentary transfer. | $14,275 CAD for the 6 Day/7 Night Package, Tour 4, 9 to 16 January 2027, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, powder skis, poles, an avalanche airbag, a night at the Vancouver Airport Fairmont and the scheduled Prince George airport transfer; flights, extra vertical and gratuities are extra. |
| Great Bear Heli Skiing | Lodge-based heli-skiing in BC's Central Coast | Includes a private charter flight and a helicopter transfer from Vancouver to the lodge and the return the following Friday. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Harris Mountains Heli-Ski | Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka | Offers limited transportation from Wānaka or Queenstown accommodation to its airport helipad or staging area, listed among package inclusions. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Himalaya Heliski | Small-group heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya | Includes airport transfers in Delhi and Delhi-Manali transfers by air and land on the Odyssey week, with guests met at Chandigarh airport. | €13,700 per person per week for the Himalayan Odyssey (2027 season): six ski days, seven nights in Manali with all meals and 5 hours of helicopter flight time per group of up to 3. Extra helicopter hours are €3,500 per hour. |
| Hokkaido Backcountry Club | Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan | Includes round-trip van transport from Niseko and Rusutsu to Shiribetsu-Dake on its single-day heli trip. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Last Frontier Heliskiing | Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia | Includes return ground transfers from Terrace, reached by a 1.5-hour flight from Vancouver, with domestic flights not included. | CAD 13,220 per person plus 5% GST, 4 days, 12 to 16 March 2027, Bell 2 Lodge, double occupancy, with 17,500 vertical metres guaranteed, meals, guides, powder skis and avalanche safety gear included. |
| Majestic Heli Ski | All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach | Includes transport to and from Majestic Heli Ski Lodge from Anchorage, a 2.5 hour drive of 115 miles. | $16,800 per person for the Seven Day package (Saturday to Saturday, 2027 season): unlimited vertical with 70,000 ft guaranteed, lodging, meals, guides and safety equipment included. |
| Methven Heliski | Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range | Includes return transfers from Methven to the Glenfalloch Station helipad on its 5-run day if required. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Mica Heliskiing | Small-group heli-skiing from a Rockies lodge | Includes round-trip ground transport from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Mica Lodge on the Classic Program. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Mount Cook Heliski | Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook | Includes pick-ups from Mt Cook Village to the helipad on its 5-run day if required; flights leave from Mount Cook Airport or Glentanner Park. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Niehku Mountain Villa | Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland | Includes an airport transfer in its private heli-ski packages; Kiruna Airport (KRN) is about 1 hour 40 minutes by road and Harstad/Narvik Airport (EVE) about 1 hour 20 minutes. | From 81,500 SEK per person for a 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) Semi-private heli-ski with 3 hours of helicopter time per group, starting rate for the 11 March to 20 May 2027 season. |
| Northern Escape Heli-Skiing | Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC | Includes lodge transfers from Terrace Airport (YXT): a company shuttle to Yellow Cedar Lodge or a 15 minute helicopter flight to Mountain Lodge and Skeena Spey. | CAD 10,999 per person for the Mountain Lodge 3-day package, 1 to 4 January 2027, with meals, lodging, guides, equipment rental, avalanche safety gear, unlimited vertical, snowcat backup and lodge transfers from Terrace Airport included; taxes, a $10 per day per guest HeliCat Futures Fund fee, massage and tips are extra. |
| Points North Heli-Adventures | Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska | Includes the airport shuttle and all ground transportation from Cordova airport in its Heli-Ski Week price, with flights to Cordova not included. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing | Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler | Includes return ground transport from Whistler Village in its heli-skiing and cat-skiing day trips. | CAD$2,050 + GST per person for a public heli-ski day, 2026/27 season: 6 guaranteed runs, unlimited vertical, guiding, avalanche gear, lunch and return transport from Whistler Village. |
| Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing | Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada | Includes the Elko Airport shuttle in its 3-day and single-day packages. | $2,141.81 per person for the 1-day heli package (2027 tours, taxes and fees included): 5 runs guaranteed and up to 6 at no additional charge, with arrival-night lodging, breakfast, lunch and guide service. |
| Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing | Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains | Includes a private charter flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake and a helicopter transfer to Silvertip Lodge, with return charter flights and helicopter transfers included. | CAD 8,789 per person plus 5% GST, Classic 3 days, 14 to 17 January 2027, with unlimited vertical (30,000 ft / 9,200 m guaranteed), lodging, meals, transfers from Vancouver and free use of skis, airbags and transceivers. |
| Skeena Heliskiing | Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia | Includes ground transfers between Bear Claw Lodge and Smithers Airport (about 2 hours) in all packages. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Ski Arpa | Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago | Includes transfers between Santiago and the hotel on its heli packages. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Ski The Tasman | Intermediate heli-skiing on the Tasman Glacier | Includes free return airport transfers from Mount Cook accommodation if required. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Summit Heliskiing | Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula | Includes a shuttle from Akureyri Airport in its multi-day packages and can add transfers to customised tours on request. | From €11,220 per person for the 6 day Icelandic Heliskiing Package, 2027 season, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, skis, avalanche safety equipment, a guide and the Akureyri airport shuttle included. |
| Svaneti Heliskiing | Heli-skiing in the Caucasus, Georgia | Includes transfers from the airport to Svaneti and back on its 7 Day tour. | EUR 11,200 per person, 7 days with 6 nights at Hotel Ushba in Mestia, 2027 season dates (24 January to 27 March), with 10 hours of helicopter time, 2 IFMGA guides, airport transfers, all meals and avalanche equipment including airbags. |
| TLH Heliskiing | Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge | Includes ground and air transfers from Vancouver or Whistler to Tyax Lodge in its Single Group package. | CAD 21,700 per person for the 7 night Single Group package, 2027 season (13 Jan to 3 Apr), double occupancy and excluding tax, with Unlimited Vertical (30,500 m guaranteed in the main season), lodge accommodation, meals and guiding included. |
| Tordrillo Mountain Lodge | Lodge-based Alaska heli-skiing, 7-night packages | Includes a round trip floatplane flight between Anchorage and the lodge, plus in winter one night at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage with transport from Anchorage International Airport to the hotel. | Not published with a 2026-27 season |
| Valdez Heli-Ski Guides | Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges | Includes transfer to and from Valdez airport in its packages. | $8,500 per guest, Classic week at Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, 2027 season, with 5 hours of flight time (Hobbs) on a shared public helicopter, lodging, meals, guides, airport transfer, demo skis and safety gear included. |
| White Wilderness Heliskiing | Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC | Includes the transfer from Terrace airport to its lodge, a 35-minute drive, in its Classic and Semiprivate packages. | From CAD 14,888 per guest for the Classic Package, 7 nights and 6 ski days with unlimited vertical and 30,500 m guaranteed, 2026-27 season, taxes included; CAD 17,888 in weeks from 15 January 2027 on the booking page. |
One row per card below, in the same alphabetical order, from each operator's own website, read 10 November 2026.
Alaska Backcountry Guides
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska
- Transfers
- Includes transport to and from Valdez Airport and all ground transportation in and around Valdez, with a private charter flight from Anchorage available as an extra.
- Why choose them
- Runs small groups of no more than 4 guests, with at most 2 groups per A-Star helicopter. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the signature semi-private week with 4 helicopter flight hours, or the Private Helicopter week for up to 7 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate level, as guests should at minimum feel comfortable riding powder at the resort and black diamond terrain.
- Published price
- USD 12,999 per person, 7 nights, 2027 season, with 4 helicopter flight hours (Hobbs), lodging, all meals, guides, safety equipment and ground transport in Valdez included. Read 10 November 2026.
Alaska Heliskiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in Alaska's Chilkat Range
- Transfers
- Includes food, lodging and transportation from Haines in its 10 day package.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-skiing covers 300,000 acres of terrain in the Chilkat Range near Haines, Alaska. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a package at Powdah Mountain Ski Lodge or for the private heli-skiing and heli-assisted touring it lists as available on request.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: deposits are 75% refundable with 90 day cancellation notice and there are no refunds if you have not cancelled 90 days before the trip.
Alaska Powder Descents
- Best for
- Heli-skiing day trips and weeks from Juneau
- Transfers
- Includes all local transportation with airport pickup and drop off in its weeklong package, flying from Juneau.
- Why choose them
- Says its partnership with the US Forest Service gives it exclusive access to over 1 million acres of Alaskan ski terrain. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the standard weeklong package (22 heli runs, 18 guaranteed) or a half day of 4 runs at $950 (2027).
- Not the fit if
- you are under 18 and travelling without a parent or guardian, as participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied.
- Published price
- $8,350 for the standard weeklong package, 2027 rate, double occupancy: 7 days and 7 nights with 22 heli runs (18 guaranteed), accommodation, local transport and safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- alaskapowder.com
Alaska Snowboard Guides
- Best for
- Week-long heli skiing and boarding in Valdez
- Transfers
- Includes transport to and from Valdez airport in its Inclusive package, which also covers the Totem Inn in Valdez.
- Why choose them
- Says it has two and a half thousand square miles of terrain.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic or Inclusive seven-day package, which includes four hours of personal flight time (about 24 runs) and the current week schedule.
- Not the fit if
- you need a short trip, as the minimum stay for its heli packages is seven days.
Arctic Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland and East Greenland
- Transfers
- Provides the transfer from Akureyri airport to its lodge (about 50 minutes) and back on the last day, with international and domestic airfare not included.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers more than 6000 square kilometres (1500 square miles) of Arctic mountains.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic programme (up to three groups of four sharing a helicopter) or the Premium programme (two groups of four per helicopter), based at Klængshóll Lodge on the Troll Peninsula.
- Not the fit if
- you are not a fit intermediate skier able to ski under control in off-piste terrain.
Black Ops Valdez
- Best for
- Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
- Transfers
- Covers all ground transportation in Valdez, including to and from Valdez airport.
- Why choose them
- Covers over 2,500 square miles of glaciated mountain terrain in the Chugach Mountains around Valdez. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Individual 7 Day Heli Ski at Robe Lake Lodge, or the Private 7 Day Heli Ski for up to 8 people.
- Not the fit if
- you have never skied powder: it says this may not be for you and it recommends being a strong or advanced intermediate skier or rider.
- Published price
- $1,600 per person for an Individual Single Day Heli Ski, 2027 season, with a 1 hr flight and safety gear included; lodging and meals are not included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- blackopsvaldez.com/contact
Chugach Powder Guides
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing from Girdwood, Alaska
- Transfers
- Includes arrival and departure transfers between Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Girdwood in its 4-Day Semi Private Package.
- Why choose them
- Flies 4 helicopters, all of them the Eurocopter AS350 A-Star B3. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 4-Day Semi Private Package (4 hours of flight time per group, lodging at Hotel Alyeska) or Day Skiing with 8 runs.
- Not the fit if
- you need flexible cancellation, as all trip deposits and payments are non-refundable.
Coast Range Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group day heli-skiing from Whistler
- Transfers
- Includes a shuttle at 8:00am from select Whistler accommodation to the Whistler Heliport, with free parking for guests who drive.
- Why choose them
- Has a Crown Land tenure of 200,000 acres across 15 zones. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Semi-Private or Private day with 6 runs guaranteed, or a Single-Sessions seat.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 14: guests must be 14 years or older to heli-ski.
- Enquiry
- coastrange.com/contact-us
Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
- Transfers
- Includes a scheduled transfer between Prince George airport and the lodge (just under two hours); only certain flights fit the complimentary transfer.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure covers 1,500 square miles and contains over 300 runs in the Northern Rocky and Northern Cariboo Mountains.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 6 Day/7 Night week or the Heli Legends Week (27 March to 3 April 2027), flown from its own lodge.
- Not the fit if
- you are not a strong parallel skier comfortable with most runs at major ski areas, including treed runs.
- Published price
- $14,275 CAD for the 6 Day/7 Night Package, Tour 4, 9 to 16 January 2027, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, powder skis, poles, an avalanche airbag, a night at the Vancouver Airport Fairmont and the scheduled Prince George airport transfer; flights, extra vertical and gratuities are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- crescentspur.com/contact
Great Bear Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Lodge-based heli-skiing in BC's Central Coast
- Transfers
- Includes a private charter flight and a helicopter transfer from Vancouver to the lodge and the return the following Friday.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers 6,250 km² and that it never hosts more than 12 guests. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Standard programme (seven nights, 6 full days of skiing, up to 12 guests) or a Private booking for up to 3 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you want less than a week, as its packages are seven nights with 6 full days of skiing.
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing from Queenstown and Wanaka
- Transfers
- Offers limited transportation from Wānaka or Queenstown accommodation to its airport helipad or staging area, listed among package inclusions.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain spans over 3,000 square kilometres, with over 400 runs across 11 mountain ranges. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Intro to Heli-Ski or a 4, 5, 7 or 10 Run Day matched to your ability, or a private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate: it says ideally you are a strong intermediate skier or boarder or better, able to ski all blue runs at your home ski field.
- Enquiry
- heliski.co.nz/contact-us
Himalaya Heliski
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in the Indian Himalaya
- Transfers
- Includes airport transfers in Delhi and Delhi-Manali transfers by air and land on the Odyssey week, with guests met at Chandigarh airport.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates 2 AS350B3 helicopters from base facilities near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Himalayan Odyssey week (six ski days, seven nights in Manali), the Himalayan Exclusive Private package or the Himalayan Standby seats.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: there is no refund for cancelling less than 12 weeks before the trip.
- Published price
- €13,700 per person per week for the Himalayan Odyssey (2027 season): six ski days, seven nights in Manali with all meals and 5 hours of helicopter flight time per group of up to 3. Extra helicopter hours are €3,500 per hour. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- himalayaheliski.com/contact
Hokkaido Backcountry Club
- Best for
- Heli and cat skiing around Niseko, Japan
- Transfers
- Includes round-trip van transport from Niseko and Rusutsu to Shiribetsu-Dake on its single-day heli trip.
- Why choose them
- Runs a six-run heli day on Shiribetsu-Dake (1,107 m) with runs averaging 650 metres. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 102 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 6 Run Big Mountain Heli day or Shimamaki Snowcats and send the short powder video it asks for.
- Not the fit if
- you are a first-timer or beginner, as it says it offers no tours at that level and its heli day is advanced to expert only.
Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
- Transfers
- Includes return ground transfers from Terrace, reached by a 1.5-hour flight from Vancouver, with domestic flights not included.
- Why choose them
- Says its 10,100 square kilometre tenure in Northern BC is the largest single heli skiing area in the world, with over 1,000 named runs. Google (whole company): 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a 4, 5 or 7-day tour at Bell 2 Lodge or Ripley Creek, or the Single Group Private for 4 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are not at least a strong intermediate skier or snowboarder comfortable on black diamond runs, as it says heli-skiing is not for novices.
- Published price
- CAD 13,220 per person plus 5% GST, 4 days, 12 to 16 March 2027, Bell 2 Lodge, double occupancy, with 17,500 vertical metres guaranteed, meals, guides, powder skis and avalanche safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
Majestic Heli Ski
- Best for
- All-inclusive heli-skiing in Alaska's Chugach
- Transfers
- Includes transport to and from Majestic Heli Ski Lodge from Anchorage, a 2.5 hour drive of 115 miles.
- Why choose them
- Says it accesses over 2 million acres of terrain in the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Seven, Four or Three Day package with guaranteed vertical, a One Day trip or a Private package.
- Not the fit if
- you have never skied powder: it strongly encourages some prior powder experience and caters to skiers who are strong intermediate or better.
- Published price
- $16,800 per person for the Seven Day package (Saturday to Saturday, 2027 season): unlimited vertical with 70,000 ft guaranteed, lodging, meals, guides and safety equipment included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- majesticheliski.com
Methven Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing in the Arrowsmith Range
- Transfers
- Includes return transfers from Methven to the Glenfalloch Station helipad on its 5-run day if required.
- Why choose them
- Lists a biggest drop of 1,200 vertical metres and a longest run, Reischek Glacier, of 3 km over a 1,100 metre descent. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 5-run heliski day (at least 3000 vertical metres guaranteed) or a private charter with exclusive use of the helicopter.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below strong-intermediate level, as it says heliskiing suits "Heli 2" level or better skiers and boarders.
- Enquiry
- methvenheli.co.nz/book
Mica Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from a Rockies lodge
- Transfers
- Includes round-trip ground transport from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Mica Lodge on the Classic Program. The Private Program includes a private helicopter from Kelowna.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure is about 300,000 acres or 500 square miles across 11 valleys. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic Program (4 guests plus 1 guide per group, 16 guests maximum) or the Private Program with a dedicated Koala helicopter.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below intermediate level, as it recommends skiers and boarders be an intermediate to advanced ski resort rider.
Mount Cook Heliski
- Best for
- Day heli-skiing at Aoraki Mount Cook
- Transfers
- Includes pick-ups from Mt Cook Village to the helipad on its 5-run day if required; flights leave from Mount Cook Airport or Glentanner Park.
- Why choose them
- Says it has the single largest heli-ski block in New Zealand, with six mountain ranges and over 200 named runs.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 5-Run Heliski Day, extra runs at NZ$165 (no season given) per person per run or a private charter.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski outside July to September: it flies every fine weather day from July to September.
Niehku Mountain Villa
- Best for
- Heli-skiing from a boutique villa, Swedish Lapland
- Transfers
- Includes an airport transfer in its private heli-ski packages; Kiruna Airport (KRN) is about 1 hour 40 minutes by road and Harstad/Narvik Airport (EVE) about 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Why choose them
- Says its heli-skiing area has over 5,000 square kilometres of ski terrain and more than 60 mountain peaks. Google (whole company): 4.7 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Semi-private programme (3, 4 or 7 days) or a Private heli-ski for one group of up to 4.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ski before 11 March or after 20 May, as its heli-skiing season runs 11 March to 20 May 2027.
- Published price
- From 81,500 SEK per person for a 3 day (Thursday to Sunday) Semi-private heli-ski with 3 hours of helicopter time per group, starting rate for the 11 March to 20 May 2027 season. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- niehku.com/en/contact
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Transfers
- Includes lodge transfers from Terrace Airport (YXT): a company shuttle to Yellow Cedar Lodge or a 15 minute helicopter flight to Mountain Lodge and Skeena Spey.
- Why choose them
- Says it was named World's Best Heli-Ski Operator at the World Ski Awards in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 94 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Yellow Cedar Lodge, Mountain Lodge or Skeena Spey Private Package, each with unlimited vertical and snowcat backup.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 19 and not skiing with a parent or legal guardian: it requires guests to be 19 or older to ski on their own and ages 16 to 18 must ski with a parent or guardian.
- Published price
- CAD 10,999 per person for the Mountain Lodge 3-day package, 1 to 4 January 2027, with meals, lodging, guides, equipment rental, avalanche safety gear, unlimited vertical, snowcat backup and lodge transfers from Terrace Airport included; taxes, a $10 per day per guest HeliCat Futures Fund fee, massage and tips are extra. Read 10 November 2026.
Points North Heli-Adventures
- Best for
- Week-long heli-skiing from Cordova, Alaska
- Transfers
- Includes the airport shuttle and all ground transportation from Cordova airport in its Heli-Ski Week price, with flights to Cordova not included.
- Why choose them
- Flies from the 37-room Orca Adventure Lodge, which sits immediately beside the helicopter landing pad. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 7-night Heli-Ski Week with 4 heli-hours or the Private A-Star Helicopter programme.
- Not the fit if
- you want a day trip: it says it does not offer walk in day trips.
- Enquiry
- alaskaheliski.com/contact
Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
- Best for
- Day heli and cat skiing from Whistler
- Transfers
- Includes return ground transport from Whistler Village in its heli-skiing and cat-skiing day trips.
- Why choose them
- Lists 247,000 acres of heli terrain, accessed in partnership with Black Tusk Aviation.
- Ask for
- Ask for a public heli day (4 guests plus 1 guide, 6 guaranteed runs) or a public cat day with unlimited vertical.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 12, or aged 12 to 18 without a parent or guardian skiing with you.
- Published price
- CAD$2,050 + GST per person for a public heli-ski day, 2026/27 season: 6 guaranteed runs, unlimited vertical, guiding, avalanche gear, lunch and return transport from Whistler Village. Read 10 November 2026.
Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-lodge heli and cat skiing in Nevada
- Transfers
- Includes the Elko Airport shuttle in its 3-day and single-day packages.
- Why choose them
- Says it is the oldest family owned heli-skiing and riding operation in the United States, after 50 years.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 1-day or 3-day heli package, a standby seat or the heli-assist touring day.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel: the deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Published price
- $2,141.81 per person for the 1-day heli package (2027 tours, taxes and fees included): 5 runs guaranteed and up to 6 at no additional charge, with arrival-night lodging, breakfast, lunch and guide service. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- helicopterskiing.com/contact
Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains
- Transfers
- Includes a private charter flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake and a helicopter transfer to Silvertip Lodge, with return charter flights and helicopter transfers included.
- Why choose them
- Says it has 1,440 square kilometres of exclusive heli-skiing tenure in the Cariboo Mountains.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic programme, two groups of up to eight sharing one Bell 212 with unlimited vertical, or a private A-Star for up to 3 skiers.
- Not the fit if
- you are not a confident intermediate, advanced or expert skier comfortable in powder and treed runs.
- Published price
- CAD 8,789 per person plus 5% GST, Classic 3 days, 14 to 17 January 2027, with unlimited vertical (30,000 ft / 9,200 m guaranteed), lodging, meals, transfers from Vancouver and free use of skis, airbags and transceivers. Read 10 November 2026.
Skeena Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing in northern British Columbia
- Transfers
- Includes ground transfers between Bear Claw Lodge and Smithers Airport (about 2 hours) in all packages.
- Why choose them
- Includes Unlimited Vertical with a vertical guarantee of 25,000 metres (82,000 feet) on its Classic, Two Group and Private Lodge Buyout packages. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic Unlimited Vertical package if you are not a full group, or the Two Group package for a group of 8.
- Not the fit if
- you want less than a week, as all trips are 7 nights and it does not offer shorter trips.
Ski Arpa
- Best for
- Andean cat and heli skiing from Santiago
- Transfers
- Includes transfers between Santiago and the hotel on its heli packages.
- Why choose them
- Says its cat-skiing terrain is 4,000 acres of above-tree-line terrain beneath Aconcagua. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Catski Full Day, or the San Regis Experience heli package for 4 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: within 30 days of the trip, 100% of the trip cost is charged.
- Website
- skiarpa.com
Ski The Tasman
- Best for
- Intermediate heli-skiing on the Tasman Glacier
- Transfers
- Includes free return airport transfers from Mount Cook accommodation if required. It also sells a Queenstown package with airport transfers and 40-minute scenic flights to Mount Cook and back.
- Why choose them
- Says it uses helicopters to access NZ's 2 longest ski runs, with 1,000+ metres of vertical on each run. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic Ski The Tasman day (2 runs, about 5 hours on the snow) or the Queenstown version with airport transfers and 40-minute scenic flights.
- Not the fit if
- you snowboard: Ski The Tasman is for skiers only.
- Enquiry
- skithetasman.co.nz/book
Summit Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in Iceland's Troll Peninsula
- Transfers
- Includes a shuttle from Akureyri Airport in its multi-day packages and can add transfers to customised tours on request.
- Why choose them
- Partners with Norðurflug to fly an Astar helicopter carrying up to 4 guests, pilot and guide. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 6 day Icelandic heliskiing package, the 4 day package or a 1 day tour from Sóti Lodge.
- Not the fit if
- you are not an intermediate off-piste skier in good physical condition, which is the level it sets for its trips.
- Published price
- From €11,220 per person for the 6 day Icelandic Heliskiing Package, 2027 season, with lodge accommodation on double occupancy, all meals, skis, avalanche safety equipment, a guide and the Akureyri airport shuttle included. Read 10 November 2026.
Svaneti Heliskiing
- Best for
- Heli-skiing in the Caucasus, Georgia
- Transfers
- Includes transfers from the airport to Svaneti and back on its 7 Day tour. Guests are met at Tbilisi, Batumi or Kutaisi airports.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain covers over 1500 square kilometres of the Central Caucasus, with most runs in the alpine zone starting from 2300 m. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the semi-private 7 Day tour with 10 hours of helicopter time, or the Heli Day for a single day without accommodation.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot ski black-marked resort slopes and run off-piste, as it says those are the entry level for heliskiing.
- Published price
- EUR 11,200 per person, 7 days with 6 nights at Hotel Ushba in Mestia, 2027 season dates (24 January to 27 March), with 10 hours of helicopter time, 2 IFMGA guides, airport transfers, all meals and avalanche equipment including airbags. Read 10 November 2026.
TLH Heliskiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge
- Transfers
- Includes ground and air transfers from Vancouver or Whistler to Tyax Lodge in its Single Group package.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure is 830,000 acres (3,360 square kilometres) with over 375 existing runs.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Single Group package (4, 5 or 7 nights), a Private Helicopter week or the Rush List for a last minute 1 or 2 day trip.
- Not the fit if
- you want a 1 to 3 night trip: it offers 4, 5 and 7 night packages and no 1 to 3 night trips.
- Published price
- CAD 21,700 per person for the 7 night Single Group package, 2027 season (13 Jan to 3 Apr), double occupancy and excluding tax, with Unlimited Vertical (30,500 m guaranteed in the main season), lodge accommodation, meals and guiding included. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- tyax.com/inquire
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
- Best for
- Lodge-based Alaska heli-skiing, 7-night packages
- Transfers
- Includes a round trip floatplane flight between Anchorage and the lodge, plus in winter one night at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage with transport from Anchorage International Airport to the hotel.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers more than 1.2 million acres of terrain in the Tordrillo Mountains. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 7-day, 7-night winter heli-ski package with 5 Hobbs hours per group of 4, or the Kings & Corn programme in early June to early July.
- Not the fit if
- you want vertical instead of flight time: each winter package includes 5 Hobbs hours per group of 4 guests and extra flight time is $5,800 (no season given) per Hobbs hour per group of 4.
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- Best for
- Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges
- Transfers
- Includes transfer to and from Valdez airport in its packages.
- Why choose them
- Says it has guided helicopter skiing in the Chugach since 1993, when Doug Coombs and Emily Coombs founded it on Thompson Pass. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Joining a Group, one seat in a group of up to 4 guests with 1 guide, or the Classic at Alaska Rendezvous Lodge.
- Not the fit if
- you want a trip shorter than a week, as every trip runs Saturday to Saturday and only week-long packages are published.
- Published price
- $8,500 per guest, Classic week at Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, 2027 season, with 5 hours of flight time (Hobbs) on a shared public helicopter, lodging, meals, guides, airport transfer, demo skis and safety gear included. Read 10 November 2026.
White Wilderness Heliskiing
- Best for
- Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Transfers
- Includes the transfer from Terrace airport to its lodge, a 35-minute drive, in its Classic and Semiprivate packages.
- Why choose them
- Says its heliski tenure covers 3,200 km2 on the north-central coast of British Columbia.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic Package (7 nights, 6 ski days, 30,500 m guaranteed), the Semiprivate Package or the Private Package.
- Not the fit if
- you ski below strong intermediate level: it recommends strong intermediate skiers and/or advanced snowboarders.
- Published price
- From CAD 14,888 per guest for the Classic Package, 7 nights and 6 ski days with unlimited vertical and 30,500 m guaranteed, 2026-27 season, taxes included; CAD 17,888 in weeks from 15 January 2027 on the booking page. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- wwheliski.com/en/book
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
17 of the 33 cards show a published price, with its currency as the operator writes it. Ask every operator for a written quote with your dates and what it includes.
- Alaska Backcountry Guides
- Alaska Powder Descents
- Black Ops Valdez
- Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing
- Himalaya Heliski
- Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Majestic Heli Ski
- Niehku Mountain Villa
- Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Powder Mountain Cat and Heli Skiing
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Summit Heliskiing
- Svaneti Heliskiing
- TLH Heliskiing
- Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- White Wilderness Heliskiing
Who to contact first
Start with the 8 operators on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and ability.
- Alaska Powder Descents
- Black Ops Valdez
- Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Ruby Mountain Heli-Skiing
- Summit Heliskiing
- Svaneti Heliskiing
- Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- White Wilderness Heliskiing
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- What the price includes, line by line: lodging, meals, transfers or flights to the lodge, guiding, safety gear, powder skis and taxes.
- How much vertical or how many helicopter hours the package includes, what extra vertical costs and what happens to vertical not skied.
- How many skiers share a guide and a helicopter and the ability level the operator asks for.
- The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel or weather stops flying and the travel insurance you need.
Heli-skiing with airport transfers: the questions people ask
What should I ask a heli-ski operator before booking?
What the price includes, line by line; how much vertical or how many helicopter hours are included and what extra costs; how many skiers share a guide and a helicopter; what happens if weather stops flying; the deposit and the cancellation terms.
Can I book with these operators directly?
Yes. Each card links the operator's own website or booking page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Do these operators all sell the same kind of trip?
No. Each card names the package, lodge or day the operator's own website gives; group sizes, vertical, terrain, lengths and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Do I need travel insurance for heli-skiing?
16 of the 33 operators set out on their own websites what insurance they ask for or recommend. Ask each operator in writing for the cover it requires, including rescue and medical evacuation, before you buy a policy.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski, Hokkaido Backcountry Club and Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed an operator, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
19 of the 33 publish their cancellation terms on their own websites. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the operator's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these operators chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel heli-ski and cat-ski operators table, built from the operators ChatGPT names most often and the members of HeliCat Canada. On its own website it includes a transfer, shuttle or charter flight in its package. An operator is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each operator published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google figures where the listing carries the operator's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel heli-ski and cat-ski operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.