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 16 Jul

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Starting at $782.00

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Wed 16 Jul

Starting at $782.00

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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

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 (161)

goodwineandtravel

Jun 2021

4 of us, all in our 60's, were flown by Alpine Air up to Punch Bowl Glacier, in 2 tiny helicopters. The pilots were very friendly. Once on the Glacier the 3 young female dog mushers greeted us and could not have been more friendly, energetic or passionate about their work. They gave us a very informative talk about the dogs and what their day is like, all while allowing us to help harness dogs to the sleds. Then after a brief lesson on how to stand on the sleds we were off and running. One of them goes out ahead on a snowmobile and the dogs pretty much just follow the snowmobile, so you needn't worry. But the experience was awesome and unforgettable. Definitely one of the biggest highlights of our weeklong trip to Alaska !

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Yes, the dogs are awesome! They are well trained and love pulling the sled. We are happy this was an unforgettable experience for you! Clara

LakshmiKU

Jun 2021

Fantastic experience. All the way from check in, to the helicopter ride and the experience with the self team and the dogs, was amazing. The dogs are so amazing. We got to interact with all the dogs and even the puppy. Each of us got the chance to ride the sledge on our own for a full loop of the glacier (about 1-1.5mi). We got a change to help hook up the dogs, & feed them. Expensive but totally worth it. The mushing crew were also amazing in encouraging us all to interact with the dogs!!

sherim215

Jun 2021

Staff were very friendly, helicopter ride was smooth, pilots were knowledgeable about the area, everyone got their own sled with dogs, views and experiences as a whole were amazing. Can’t even begin to say how much we enjoyed this. Worth every penny. We weren’t rushed through and were given plenty of time for everything. Would highly recommend