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)

Jeffrey S

Jul 2022

This was a wonderful, amazing experience - something you really can’t do very many places. The helicopter ride to and from the glacier was dazzling too. Finally, the gals who guided the sleds were super knowledgeable about the dogs, sledding and the glacier. Tons of fun and worth every cent of the cost.

H2603KYtriciam

Jul 2022

We had an amazing experience!! The ladies in the office did a great job getting us ready, the pilots were steady and smooth and the staff at the dog training camp were wonderful. It was clear how much they cared for and loved the dogs. One trainer did the last Iditarod race with some of the same dogs that pulled our sled. Highly recommended

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed the experience and service. Hope to have you back again for another tour! - Christina

1414AmandaB

Jul 2022

Must do! Great for all ages- our crew ranged from 8 years old to 72 years old and all enjoyed. The helicopter ride was beautiful and a short 10 minutes. The dog sled ride was a relatively short loop but the most enjoyable part was meeting the dogs, the puppies and speaking to the team at the top. If you or your family love animals it’s a must do! The dogs are so excited to go/run! The puppies were amazing to meet. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Also feels great to support a local company. Our guides were awesome too! The tour company has all weatherproof pants, rain jackets and even boots for you. You leave your backpacks at the heli offices so just bring essentials. They even have sunglasses for you. Use the restrooms at your hotel and restrict liquids. They have port-a-potties at the helicopter office and an outhouse on the glacier if needed.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are thrilled your family enjoyed the experience and we were able to meet the needs of a diverse group of ages. Thank you for choosing Alpine Air Alaska for your adventure. Happy trails!! - Christina