Overview
The most popular tour! Drive your own sled-dog team with 6 time Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey's team of mushers, handlers and champion dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Start this adventure with a helicopter ride over glaciers.
We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep and goats. Land on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with champion sled dogs and their mushers that live here all summer. Take the dog team for a ride through real snow.
You can stand on the runners and mush a dog team or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, and of course take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the tour the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses.
Total Tour Time: 1.5 hours - includes 1 hour with the dogsled team (aprox 30 min sled ride) and approx 30 min round trip flightseeing
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
anding and/or facility fees
Helicopter flight - Apron 30 min round trip
Guided Dogsled on snow
WATERPROOF OVERBOOTS - we provide boots that slip on over your shoes to keep them dry
Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Alaska Glacier Lodge
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Check in is 30 mins prior to departure time If you will be late call 907-272-7777. Checking in late can result in extra fees or cancellation. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. The address to check in is 29979 East Knik River Road
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact 907-272-7777 if you will need to add hotel pick up transfers.
What to expect
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Knik River
Drive your own sled-dog team with 4 time Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey's team of mushers, handlers and champion dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery.
Start this adventure with a helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep and goats.
Land on a huge snow eld high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with champion sled dogs and their mushers that live here all summer. Take the dog team for an exhilarating ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team.
After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over a 1,000 miles long, and of course take pictures with your favorite dogs.
After the tour the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Anchorage).
Additional Information
- BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE HELICOPTER - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA
Can I cancel Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Alaska Glacier Lodge
What's included?
- anding and/or facility fees
- Helicopter flight - Apron 30 min round trip
- Guided Dogsled on snow
- WATERPROOF OVERBOOTS - we provide boots that slip on over your shoes to keep them dry
What's not included?
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
- WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Alaska Helicopter Tours
