Overview
Experience the pure enthusiasm of Alaskan Huskies while mushing on an alpine glacier! Your tour begins with a helicopter flight to a remote glacier camp. Next, you'll ride a dog sled on beautiful journey around an alpine snowfield! This is the dogsledding tour of a lifetime. (This tour departs from the town of Girdwood, located just 35 miles south of Anchorage).
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Round-trip shared transfer from any Girdwood hotel or B&B (if required)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departs from Girdwood Airport.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
IMPORTANT:
Please arrive 30 minutes before your flight time.
If you have requested a shuttle, we will pick you up from your location in Girdwood 30 minutes before your flight.
What to expect
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Alpine Air Alaska
2 hours
From the Girdwood airport, you’ll enjoy a short, scenic flight to a remote camp on Punchbowl Glacier. Guides from Iditarod legend Mich Seavey’s Ididaride Sled Dog Tours will introduce you to the lovable dogs and teach you about the musher's lifestyle before your dogsledding adventure. Take in spectacular views of glaciers and peaks as you ride on the sled, you'll even get a chance to drive the dog team yourself. This is a unique Alaska experience you’ll always remember.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Scenic 15-minute flight to and from a remote camp on Punchbowl Glacier
• The camp is managed by the Seavey family, renown for raising teams of Iditarod champions
• Meet the friendly Alaskan Huskies; learn about the musher’s lifestyle and historic Iditarod race
• Plenty of photo opportunities of you on the glacier, driving the dog team, playing with the dogs!
• We provide light weight rain jacket and pants, fleece gloves, and outer boots that slip over your shoes
We offer a complimentary round-trip transfer from any hotel or B&B in Girdwood. Driving to Girdwood? Park at our hangar.
• We ask all guests to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time so you can take part in a short safety briefing before your tour.
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
- Must be able to walk unassisted on uneven snow, and hold on to the sled
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood
Can I cancel Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Departs from Girdwood Airport. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Round-trip shared transfer from any Girdwood hotel or B&B (if required)
What's not included?
- Gratuities
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 Alpine Air Alaska
