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)

bethpF2483UR

Aug 2020

Our favorite part of our glacier dogsledding tour was getting to meet the dogs! The glacier was beautiful, a nice break from summer heat, plus an awesome and fast helicopter ride to and from the glacier! 10/10 would do again.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

A glacier, dog sledding and helicopter flights! It's a magical combination! Thanks for joining us! Happy trails, Rachel

timfaraway

Aug 2020

Had an amazing time. Got geared up, had an easy 10 minute flight out to the glacier. Met the dogs and mushers. Went on a couple laps around the glacier on the sled talking about the dogs and glaciers and such. Guides were super professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The pilot pointed out a mountain goat as we flew past. Couldn't recommend this trip highly enough.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us! Thanks for taking the time to give us a review. All the best, Rachel

bilberrymom

Jul 2020

When I was planning our Alaska vacation, I wanted to include a helicopter tour and a dog sled tour. This tour gave us both experiences in one tour. What better way to have a sled dog experience than on a glacier? Everyone on the tour was friendly and helpful right from the start. We were given boots to wear over our shoes and a rain jacket and pants to wear on the glacier. The helicopter ride was fun and exciting. It was great meeting all of the dogs. They were excited to see us and many wanted to be petted. They were all very friendly. They started barking with excitement when it was time to ride the dog sled. My husband and I were the only two people on the tour at the time, so we had ample time and opportunity to ride on the sled. (A benefit of the covid pandemic.) We each had a turn sitting in front and a turn standing in back. In my opinion this is the way to see the sled dogs and ride on a dog sled. We then were given an explanation of the dogs and training for the Iditarod. The two guides were very knowledgeable, helpful, and willing to answer any questions. One even used my camera to video us going out on the sled the first time. I am so glad we had this experience. I highly recommend this tour. It was a doubly unique experience for me.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review! It really is a unique experience to go dog sledding on the snow in July! We are glad you enjoyed the helicopter, the dogs and the staff! It was a pleasure flying with you! Sincerely, Rachel Office Manager