How much does a private heli-ski helicopter cost?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
These 12 heli-ski and cat-ski operators publish a dated price for a private helicopter for one group 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.
How much does a private heli-ski helicopter cost?
12 heli-ski and cat-ski operators in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish a dated price for a private helicopter for one group; Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing and Stellar Heliskiing have the most Google reviews under the operator's own name.
Alaska Backcountry Guides
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Valdez, Alaska
- Dated price
- Charges $89,999 per week (the page states prices are in USD) for a Private Helicopter week for up to 7 guests in the 2027 season. The price covers 7 nights and 10 helicopter flight hours, with lodging, meals and ground transportation in and around Valdez included. Extra helicopter time is $5,000 (2027) per hour.
- 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.
Bella Coola Heli Sports
- Best for
- Heli-skiing from lodges, ranch or catamaran
- Dated price
- Lists a Private Helicopter Shared Lodge package for a single group at Eagle Lodge in the Deep Descents period (16 January to 4 February 2027) at CAD 62,000 for 4 nights with 6 hours of helicopter time and CAD 73,500 for 5 nights with 7 hours, excluding tax. The helicopter is a private A-Star for a group of 4.
- Why choose them
- Says its terrain spans 3.55 million acres (14,000 square km) with more than 1100 named runs. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Unlimited Vertical package at Eagle Lodge or a Private Helicopter & Lodge booking on the MV Cascadia catamaran.
- Not the fit if
- you are below strong intermediate, as the Unlimited Vertical package is designed for strong intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders.
Black Ops Valdez
- Best for
- Alaska heli, cat and yacht skiing
- Dated price
- Sells a Private 7 Day Heli Ski at Robe Lake Lodge in Valdez at $115,000 (currency not named on the page) for the 2027 season, for up to 8 people. It includes 7 nights, 12 hrs of flight time in a private ship and 2 guides.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- blackopsvaldez.com/contact
Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in the Selkirks
- Dated price
- Lists a 2-day Private Helicopter for a single load of 1 to 3 guests at CAD 33,598 (First Tracks) to CAD 41,998 (Peak) for the 2026/27 season, subject to taxes. The price gives a helicopter and two guides all to your group.
- Why choose them
- Holds an exclusive licence to a 50- by 45-kilometre area, with terrain of 2,250 square kilometres.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Classic package at Heather Mountain Lodge, or the First Time Heli-Skier's Week in March 2027.
- Not the fit if
- you expect a refund for vertical you choose not to ski: refunds apply only to mechanical delays or inclement weather, at CAD 150 (no season given) per 1,000 vertical metres not skied.
Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Best for
- Four-guest groups in Northern British Columbia
- Dated price
- Lists Single Group Private tours of 7 days for a group of up to 4 guests at CAD 115,620 (Ripley Creek, January) to CAD 150,200 (Bell 2, February to April) in its 2027 prices, plus 5% GST. A private tour gives a private guide and helicopter, unlimited vertical and private transfers.
- 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.
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing in Blue River
- Dated price
- Sells a 7 day Private package with an A-Star at Blue River at CAD 110,768 to CAD 150,031, depending on the week, for the 2026/27 season, subject to applicable taxes. The A-Star version is for a whole group of 1 to 4 guests.
- Why choose them
- Has more than 1,500,000 acres of terrain and over 1,000 peaks. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 255 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Deluxe package with unlimited vertical, or Intro to Off-Piste for a snowcat day.
- Not the fit if
- you are below intermediate: it asks for at least a good intermediate skier or boarder who can ski every run in a major ski area.
Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Dated price
- Lists the Skeena Spey Private 5-day package at CAD 104,999 per group for up to 5 guests (27 December to 2 January, 2026/27 season). It gives a private helicopter, two private guides and a private snowcat.
- 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.
Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Best for
- Small remote lodge in the Cariboo Mountains
- Dated price
- Lists a private A-Star for up to 3 skiers at CAD 13,044 per day to CAD 15,771 per day for the whole group on 4 to 6 day tours in its 2027 calendar, with GST of 5% not 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.
Stellar Heliskiing
- Best for
- Small-group heli-skiing from Kaslo, BC
- Dated price
- Sells a Single Day Private for a group of 3 guests from CAD 12,999 for the 2026/27 season, depending on season. One helicopter and two guides are committed to the group.
- Why choose them
- Says its tenure is over 125,000 acres of untouched terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Single Day Heli, a 2 or 3 day multi day tour (combinable into 4 to 7 days) or a Private trip for 3 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 14, as the minimum age is 14 and guests aged 14 to 18 must ski with a parent or guardian.
TLH Heliskiing
- Best for
- Unlimited vertical heli-skiing from Tyax Lodge
- Dated price
- Sells a 7-night Private Helicopter package at CAD 140,300 for 1 to 4 guests and CAD 173,000 for 6 guests, 2027 rates. It gives your own helicopter and 2 guides.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- tyax.com/inquire
Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- Best for
- Week-long Chugach heli-skiing from two lodges
- Dated price
- Sells a week-long Single Load private package at $110,000 (currency not named on the page) for up to 3 guests in the 2027 season. It gives one helicopter for the group with 10 hours of flight time and 2 guides. Overage flight hours are $5,500 (no season given)/hour.
- 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.
White Wilderness Heliskiing
- Best for
- Unlimited-vertical heli-skiing near Terrace, BC
- Dated price
- Sells a 7-night Private Package from CAD 119,600 (2027) per group for an exclusive group of max. 4 persons in the 2026-2027 season (CAD 139,600 from 15 January 2027), taxes included. It gives your own helicopter and unlimited vertical with 38,000 m guaranteed.
- 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.
- Enquiry
- wwheliski.com/en/book
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
12 of the 12 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
- Bella Coola Heli Sports
- Black Ops Valdez
- Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Northern Escape Heli-Skiing
- Silvertip Lodge Heli-Skiing
- Stellar Heliskiing
- TLH Heliskiing
- Valdez Heli-Ski Guides
- White Wilderness Heliskiing
Who to contact first
Start with the 7 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.
- Black Ops Valdez
- Great Canadian Heli-Skiing
- Last Frontier Heliskiing
- Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
- Stellar 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.
What a private heli-ski helicopter costs: 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?
8 of the 12 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?
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing and Stellar Heliskiing, 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?
7 of the 12: Black Ops Valdez, Great Canadian Heli-Skiing, Last Frontier Heliskiing, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Stellar Heliskiing, Valdez Heli-Ski Guides and White Wilderness Heliskiing. 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 publishes a dated price for a private helicopter for one group. 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.
Read next
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.