Anchorage Glacier Dogsled Extended Tour via Helicopter

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Excursion Overview

Take to the skies, mush your own dog sled team, and explore a breathtaking glacier on this ultimate Alaska adventure!

Experience the ultimate Alaska adventure on this multi-activity tour to Knik and Cataract Glaciers. Begin with a scenic helicopter flight over towering glaciers and rugged mountains, landing on a snowy alpine field to meet Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey’s Alaskan huskies. Take control of your own dogsled for an exhilarating 2-mile ride across real snow or relax as the mushers lead the team, while learning about the dogs’ lives and legendary 1,000-mile races.

Next, the adventure continues with a helicopter flight to the lower Cataract Glacier for a guided trek across vivid blue melt pools, deep crevasses, and striking ice formations. With overboots and crampons provided, your expert guide ensures a safe and unforgettable glacier exploration. This Alaska glacier tour combines flightseeing, thrilling dogsledding, and hands-on glacier trekking for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness experience.

Important for Checkout - Roundtrip Transportation or Self Drive

We offer two pricing options. Tickets with roundtrip transportation or self-driving to the Alaska Glacier Lodge located approximately one hour from Anchorage. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent with the address and further instructions.

If you are interested in having roundtrip transportation, please select the passenger ticket "with roundtrip transportation." Pick-up is offered from 13 local hotels. If yours is not listed, we advise selecting the option closest to your accommodations.

Under-Reporting Weight Policy

For safety, scheduling, and comfort reasons, all guests must understand that passenger weights are verified at the time of check-in, and under-reporting the weights of any passenger in this booking may result in an additional charge and/or rescheduling of your tour.

This tour is typically available from May through August. Our excursions were designed for cruise ship passengers but are available to everyone.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Experience glacier dogsledding and enjoy a second landing, giving you extra time to explore the glacier up close
Traction overboots
Waterproof clothing if needed

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 passengers required to book
Signed liability waiver (You can sign this on-site during the safety briefing)
Appropriate clothing per weather
Passenger names and weights are required by the FAA for passenger safety and comfort, as well as weight and balance calculations for flight manifesting. Any passenger whose weight is 250 pounds (113 kilograms) or more fully clothed at the time of departure will have a surcharge fee added to the ticket price at the time of booking.
Photo I.D. is required for all Adult guests traveling, please have your I.D. with you for check-in.
If purchasing roundtrip transportation, pick up is available from the following locations:
- Aloft Anchorage
- The Wildbirch Hotel - JDV by Hyatt
- Hotel Captain Cook
- Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown
- Courtyard Anchorage Airport
- Marriott Anchorage Downtown
- Hilton Anchorage
- Hyatt House Anchorage
- Hyatt Place Anchorage-Midtown
- The Lakefront Anchorage
- Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown
- Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
- SpringHill Suites Anchorage Midtown
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown
- Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown Anchorage

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (Flight time: 30 minutes. Dogsled ride: 1 hour. Lower Glacier: 30 minutes)

30 minutes - round trip helicopter flightseeing
30 minutes - interaction with Mushers and Dogsled dogs
30 minutes - glacier dogsledding
5 minutes - helicopter ride to the lower portion of the glacier
30 minutes - enjoy the lower portion of the glacier

Meeting Instructions:

For guests driving themselves, this tour meets at the Alaska Glacier Lodge, located at least an hour from downtown Anchorage. Guests who purchase a ticket with roundtrip transportation will receive an email with detailed meeting instructions and their pick-up time. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is limited mobility and wheelchair accessible. We accommodate all mobility challenged scenarios. We have staff that will assist in getting in and out of the helicopter as well as in and out of the dogsled. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.
- Fully Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Limited Mobility Accessible: Yes
- Stroller Accessible: Yes
- Collapsible Wheelchair & Stroller Storage Available: Yes

Refund Policy:

You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

This tour goes to the Cataract Glacier.

Wildlife is abundant in Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour. Typically we see moose, dall sheep, mountain goats and sometimes bears depending on the time of year. However, this is not a designated wildlife tour and nothing can be guaranteed.

Yes, the dogs love human interaction and the mushers will let you get close and snuggly with their team.

The average temperature is between 15-20°F cooler than on the ground.

We recommend wearing layers, a weatherproof outer coat, sturdy shoes (we will provide overboots to keep your shoes dry) and sunglasses as it gets blindingly bright on the snow-covered glacier. For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

Food and drink are not allowed during this tour.

Lockers and restrooms are available for guests at the Alaska Glacier Lodge. The lockers are free for guests and the on-site staff will be happy to assist in getting you set up with one.

The pilot balances the helicopter based on the weight and number of passengers. We cannot make any promises for specific seat because safety cannot be compromised. If you have a preference ask the pilot and when it is safe the pilot will try to accommodate you.

Guests are required to provide and install their own car seats. We offer booster seats for children ages 4–8, but do not provide full car seats at this time. Car seats may be available for rent through third-party providers in Anchorage.

Guest Reviews

5.0

1 total

Edina V

On Jul 2026

I had been to over 30 countries and 20+ US states, and so far, this was my favorite experience! Luckily, the weather turned out great. Our shuttle driver, "Pat," was kind, and every single person who was involved was also nice. They had waterproof boots that covered our boots. Wear it. It will come in handy when you are on the glacier or in the snow with dogs. It can be windy, so bring a waterproof windbreaker. We landed on a glacier and saw many pools. Just a side note: People are bringing water jugs and drinking glacier water. Think twice! Research it! Just because it is glacier water, it is not pure and clean. (While it looks pristine, untreated glacier runoff can carry heavy metals, sharp "glacial flour" sediment, and dangerous parasites like Giardia from wildlife.) So back to the review. I highly recommend the helicopter tour combined with dog sledding. I had the opportunity to mush, and it was amazing! Try it! You won't regret it!

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Passenger (2+): $878.00

With roundtrip transportation

250lbs+ Passenger: $1,028.00

With roundtrip transportation

Infant (under 2): $79.00

Passenger (2+) - Self Drive: $799.00

250lbs+ Passenger - Self Drive: $949.00

Infant - Self Drive: $0.00

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Anchorage Glacier Dogsled Extended Tour via Helicopter

Excursion Overview

Take to the skies, mush your own dog sled team, and explore a breathtaking glacier on this ultimate Alaska adventure!

Important for Checkout - Roundtrip Transportation or Self Drive

Under-Reporting Weight Policy