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)

Kim_F_CA

Jul 2019

We’ve done a lot of excursions around the world. This one tops them all. Three of us went, 49, 50, & 12 yo. The office staff were very efficient, helping us feel welcome and then gear us up with their waterproof coats, waterproof boots that slip over your existing shoes, their gloves, and waterproof pants that slip over your pants. I just wore jeggings, long-sleeve shirt, tennis shoes, and zip up hoodie under the gear. The weather at the airport was cloudy and mid-60’s and up on the glacier it was chilly for my fingers and torso. We received a good overview of the flight, who would be riding when (9 of us going up in three helicopters) We flew in a 4-person helicopter to Punchbowl Glacier, about 7 minutes away from the airport. The pilots were both personable and professional and gave us some highlights on the flights there and back. The staff at the dog camp were easy-going and gave us plenty of time to mingle with the 32 adult dogs. They pulled all members at our sledding excursion time slot together to explain how the order of the 9 of us would go and explain how we would ride the sleds. Those that waited for their turn for the sled were able to go to the puppy tent to play with baby Brownie. The first group came back and they went to play with the puppy, while the second group went out sledding. The sled goes out and around the basin, for a long period of time, stopping 3 times to give the dogs a quick break and allowing riders to change the order of where they are sitting/standing if desired, including being able to help break the back sled yourself if getting to close to the front sled. Photographers were there to capture photos and offered a package of captured photos that they can airdrop to your iPhone before you depart. There was more time to mingle with the dogs and say goodbye to your favorite one(s). The entire tour felt like just the right amount of time, not being rushed in any way. It was a magnificent experience for us all, something that we won’t ever forget. Thank you for the time of our lives.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Kim, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your experience! Sometimes it can be hard to put into words what type of excitement happens from the moment you arrive to our hanger, to when you're touched down on the glacier! So happy your family had such a fun time, hope you three enjoy the rest of your trip! Thank You -Alexis

Donnie A

Jul 2019

This was so fun and everyone was so friendly....we loved it all, the helicopter ride, the ride on the sled, meeting the dogs and especially the cute puppies. My grandchildren loved the snow and having a snowball fight. Thanks for the great time!!!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Sounds like the kids had a ball! We're so happy to have you, nothing like a dog sled ride! Thank You -Alexis

hitthespots

Jul 2019

My husband and i just returned from Alaska and the helicopter /dog sledding combo was phenomenal. The experience was more than we expected. The team on the glacier were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The relaxed atmosphere with the dogs and the ride will be remain one of our trip highlights. The women at the office were also very helpful. They gave us great places to visit while in Girdwood...the Girdwood Picnic club and the brewery.....both excellent!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We're glad you made it home safe! It was so great to have you and your husband with us on our dog sledding tour, it was our pleasure. Happy to hear you enjoyed our local recommendations also! Thank You -Alexis