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)

Hali H

Jul 2019

Wonderful experience start to finish! Everyone was very friendly and helpful and everything went right according to schedule...no worries about making it back in time for our cruise. The helicopter ride was very smooth and comfortable, even for me being pregnant. The dogs were adorable and delightful and the sled ride itself was one of the coolest things we've ever done. We hope to come back some day for a longer excursion. Great job, y'all, keep it up! :D

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us! I'm sure the dogs were happy to see you, and take you sledding. Hope you enjoy your cruise! Thank You -Alexis

Henry W

Jul 2019

Our son and us had a great time during the tour. At the airport, they provide everything you need to visit the dogs. All you need to bring is sun glasses, camera and smiles. A short helicopter ride took us to the camp up on the mountain, where 30+ dogs are waiting for you. We learnt the life of dogs, mushing and Iditarod race. We had chances to take pictures with dogs, play with puppies, and of course ride in sled. It was a wonderful experience

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello Henry, We're happy you had a wonderful experience with your son in Alaska, and you were able to learn so much about dog mushing. We hope to see you again if you're ever back in Alaska. Thank you! Amber

Ravi D

Jul 2019

The actual ride is an approximately 1 mile loop on the glacier. The helicopter ride takes 15m each way. You get to spent the rest of the time on the glacier, walking around, and petting the dogs. On the whole this is pricey- however, the entire experience was great. My 12 year old loved it ("The best EVER"), so it was worth it. No way to get to do this without the expensive helicopter ride, I guess. Overall, we loved the experience; the staff was very helpful and friendly, as was the pilot. The puppies at the glacier camp were very cute.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Nothing like a sled dog ride on a glacier right? We're so happy to be able to provide such a one of a kind experience for your family, thank you so much for going on this adventure with us. We hope you have a great rest of your trip! Thank You -Alexis