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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $612.00

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Tue 19 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)

Kenny c

Jul 2019

WOW! Unbelievable activity. If you visit Alaska this is a must. There is nothing like it anywhere in the world. From the helicopter ride up to the glacier, to the experience of running with the dogs like you are in the Iditerod, Alpine Air does it with grace and style.The friendly crew is all about safety-first and you will feel like a VIP up there on the ice. FIVE STARS!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Kenny, Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Seeing Alaska from above is really unlike anything else. Now that you've gotten a taste of what dog mushing is like, you'll have to comeback and experience the Iditarod first hand! We're so glad we got to be a part of your Alaskan adventure. Kellie

Pole2Pole_Images

Jul 2019

Pick up from hotel, briefing at airport (shed and some tarmac) cover boots and outer waterproofs provided. Need your own layers underneath but was warm up on the glacier when we did it. Great short helicopter flight then a sled dog ride on the glacier. Driven by professional guide so you can just enjoy the view. Time to meet the dogs and meet/cuddle the puppies. Then short flight back. Worth noting that you can't take a bag or rucksack with you in the helicopter - you have to just take your camera and leave the rest at the office. All round brilliant experience.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We're happy to hear you enjoyed the glacier dog sledding trip! Our pilots know these mountains like the back of their hand, they make the 8 minute flight to the glacier so exciting with all their knowledge of the area. Thank You -Alexis

BrittanyBHarvey

Jul 2019

Before I even start, let me preface by saying this was the HIGHLIGHT of our Alaska adventure! We actually did an Alaska Cruise and during our cruise we had a dog sledding scheduled. Unfortunately, all the dog sledding tours were cancelled due to weather and melted snow. We were so bummed because the one thing we wanted was to go dog sledding. Since we had an extra day in Anchorage after our cruise, we decided to look up dog sledding around the Anchorage area and landed on Alpine Air Alaska. Needless to say, it was meant to be! From the second we walked into the hanger, the staff was super amazing and helpful. The helicopter ride was AWESOME and the dog sledding adventure was more than we could have ever anticipated! It was everything I imagined and more! When we returned, the staff wrote down a list of foodie restaurants in the area for us and also recommended the cutest nature hike nearby which takes less than 5 minutes to walk and lands you in front of the most beautiful natural waterfall. If you're looking for a fun Alaska adventure, using Alpine Air Alaska is a MUST!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Brittany, thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We really enjoyed taking you up in the air with us. We hope you were able to check some of those restaurants off your list! Come back and visit us, there's SO much more to see. Glenda and Kellie