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)

dpete210

Jun 2019

What an exhilarating excursion! The trip starts with an amazing ground crew that gets each guest suited up for a sledding experience on a glacier then gets them on board a helicopter for a quick trip to the base camp where the dogs are waiting. The mushers introduce themselves and then they introduce the dogs, which are all wonderfully excited to see you. But the dogs get even more excited as the mushers begin hooking them up to the sleds for the trip. Standing on the sled being pulled around the glacier is one of those moments people can only imagine. The whole experience is so enjoyable as the crew has taken care of everything so all you have to do is enjoy yourself and try to take in all the beauty. I have to give a special shout out to the owner Deb and her crew members Glenda and Alex for working so hard to make our trip happen. They got us from Seward to Girding Alaska so we could top off our Alaska vacation with the wonderful experience of a life time - a helicopter flight to a dogsledding trip on a glacier. Thanks for much for making it happen. I recommend, you contact Alpine Air Alaska, and have them help make a memory that will last a lifetime.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for your kind words. We were happy to make this experience happen for you and that you were able to sit back and take in the amazing scenery. If you are ever back in Alaska please come see us again. Thank you, Merrideth

Yellowkmac

Jun 2019

This summer glacier dog sledding was one of the best things we all have ever done. It was so much fun. The helicopter ride to the glacier was smooth and beautiful! All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The dogs were so excited to go, it was adorable. And, we got to hold baby husky puppies! I definitely recommend it!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

We are glad that we could make this experience so memorable for you. Yes, the dogs and staff love what they do and are happy you were able to enjoy it with us. Thank you for the recommendation! Thank you, Merrideth

MissKim8

Jun 2019

This was my first visit to Alaska, and Alpine Air out of Girdwood, AK gave me the experience of a lifetime on the Glacier Dogsledding Tour! The helicopter pilots, office staff and the dog handlers took great care to answer questions & offered suggestions to enhance our experience. We were encouraged to interact with the dogs and saw first hand how happy these dogs are to run and to give us the ride of a lifetime! I highly recommend this tour and experience the Pure Joy of Alaska! Miss Kim

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Miss Kim, thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed having you almost as much as those sweet sled dogs did! Kellie