Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood

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).

City: Anchorage

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $612.00

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Wed 20 Nov

Starting at $612.00

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What's Included

Round-trip shared transfer from any Girdwood hotel or B&B (if required)

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Small infants (prior to walking) may ride on an adult’s lap free
Operates on a snow-covered glacier, possible cool temperatures and occasional rain, please dress appropriately
Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour time.
Weight limit is 290 pounds per guest. Additional fee for
Must be able to walk unassisted on uneven snow, and hold on to the sled
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Alpine Air Alaska

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 scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (117)

nhc314

Aug 2020

The team was amazing on this adventure! After a short helicopter ride, we were at Punch bowl Glacier at the summer dog sled camp. The dogs were super friendly, and the dogsled ride an amazing experience.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

We are happy to hear you had an amazing trip! Thanks for the feedback and for going on a glacier adventure with us! Sincerely, Rachel

jackie222333

Aug 2020

Everyone's favorite excurison from our trip!!! Please take this opportunity, you will love the helicopter ride, snow dog sledding, seeing the beauty of the glacier!

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Thank you so much for spending your vacation time with us! It was a pleasure taking you guys on a Glacier Dog Sled Tour! Happy trails, Rachel

TIC0081

Aug 2020

Breathtaking views in the helicopter! Amazing dogs and dogsledding! Experience of a lifetime! 100% recommended the dogsledding with Alpine Air!!!

Response from Host

Sep 2020

Thanks for the love! It was wonderful flying and mushing with you! All the best, Rachel