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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $612.00

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Mon 18 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)

HappyRascal

Jul 2019

This experience stayed in my mind for over 10 years. So we came back again. It was even better the second time to absorb the scenery, dogs, helicopter flight. The entire team works well together and sincerely wants to give you the time of your life. Glenda was exceptional. She made sure we were properly fit for the snow and even colored coordinated. ;) We can highly recommend. All equipment was in top shape and the dogs were well taken care of!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for the sweet review! I truly enjoyed meeting both of you. I will think of you next time I take a "tundra nap". Thank you again, Glenda

Carla K

Jul 2019

This was one of the top highlights of our Alaska vacation !!! We certainly enjoyed every minute! Everyone should try this!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Carla, Thank you so much for joining us! Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Thank You -Alexis

NcGhiagirl

Jul 2019

We had never been in a helicopter (much less dog mushing) and loved every second of this tour! The helicopter was like floating and the glacier was so remote and peaceful. Meeting the mushing dogs (and puppies!) was a great! But the dogsledding was the best. With a musher, one person sits and one stands. You get to stop 2 times during the ride for great photos, to pet the dogs, and to swap places on the sled. The total ride is maybe 25 minutes give or take. It was longer on the sled than we expected. The guides are top notch and the whole experience was super fun! Loved it!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We are so happy to hear about your first time helicopter experience, and how much fun you had with the dog sledding. Welcome to being an honorary musher! Thank You -Alexis