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Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour
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Girdwood
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Set out for the ultimate Alaska adventure with a scenic helicopter flight and an unforgettable dogsled ride on a real glacier! Depart from our Girdwood base and soar over rugged peaks and the breathtaking backcountry of the Chugach Mountains. Your pilot will fly you to Punch Bowl Glacier, home to our summer dogsled camp.
After landing, you’ll be welcomed by professional mushers and Alaskan Huskies, including adorable puppies! Learn about Alaska’s mushing traditions and hear firsthand stories from mushers who live and work on the glacier.
Your visit includes an exciting dogsled ride across the snow with time for photos. You’ll also have time to meet the dogs, play with puppies, and explore ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
90-minute Helicopter Dogsledding Tour
Helicopter flight to glacier
All taxes and fees
Guided dogsled experience
Gratuities
Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs
Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information
Meeting Points
Departure
599 Mt Hood Dr
Departs from Girdwood Airport.
Transportation from Anchorage or Girdwood to our base is available for an additional fee.
Please contact our office to schedule your shuttle pick up.
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Small infants (prior to walking) may ride on an adult’s lap free
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Operates on a snow-covered glacier, possible cool temperatures and occasional rain, please dress appropriately
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Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour time.
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Weight limit is 290 pounds per guest. Additional fee for
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Set out for the ultimate Alaska adventure with a scenic helicopter flight and an unforgettable dogsled ride on a real glacier! Depart from our Girdwood base and soar over rugged peaks and the breathtaking backcountry of the Chugach Mountains. Your pilot will fly you to Punch Bowl Glacier, home to our summer dogsled camp.
After landing, you’ll be welcomed by professional mushers and Alaskan Huskies, including adorable puppies! Learn about Alaska’s mushing traditions and hear firsthand stories from mushers who live and work on the glacier.
Your visit includes an exciting dogsled ride across the snow with time for photos. You’ll also have time to meet the dogs, play with puppies, and explore ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
90-minute Helicopter Dogsledding Tour
Helicopter flight to glacier
All taxes and fees
Guided dogsled experience
Gratuities
Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs
Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information
Meeting Points
Departure
599 Mt Hood Dr
Departs from Girdwood Airport.
Transportation from Anchorage or Girdwood to our base is available for an additional fee.
Please contact our office to schedule your shuttle pick up.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
