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Mendenhall Glacier Dog Sledding & Helicopter Tour

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Excursion Overview

A Bucket List Excursion to the Mendenhall Glacier!

The famed Mendenhall Glacier is the destination for this exhilarating dogsled tour. Embark on a helicopter adventure after your complimentary transfer from your cruise ship. You'll arrive at the helicopter base and after a quick safety briefing, soar high above Juneau's mountainous terrain before landing on the glacier for the dogsledding portion of the tour.

The camp is situated atop the 12-mile-long Mendenhall Glacier and is full of excited Alaskan huskies waiting to take you on your thrilling mushing experience across the snow. After the mushing concludes, spend some time snuggling the puppies before flying back to Juneau.

Reporting Accurate Weights

Please report proper weights of all guests (including the weight of clothes and boots). Inputting improper weights, or selecting the wrong passenger type can lead to cancellation without refund. Please be aware that every guest is individually weighed at the helicopter base.

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Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Traction overboots
  • Rain suit if needed
  • Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base
  • Restroom facilities are available at the helicopter base before you depart on your excursion, but there are no restrooms available during the helicopter and glacier portion of the tour.
  • Infants under 2 years old are free and do not require a ticket. Please indicate that you are traveling with an infant during checkout.

Requirements:

  • Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on snow. Guests must be able to navigate 2 18-inch steps on their own, to get into and out of the aircraft.
  • 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.
  • Guests should wear appropriate clothing for glacier temperatures (15-20°F cooler than ground level) and wear close-toed shoes.

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 15~20 minutes - transportation to the helipad
  • 30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
  • 15 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter to dog sledding camp on the glacier
  • 1 hour - dog sledding camp (25 minute active mushing)
  • 15 minutes - helicopter time back to the helipad
  • 15 minutes - at the base to de-gear and visit the gift shop
  • 15~20 minutes - transportation back to the port area

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets in front of the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

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

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces. Guests will need to be able to navigate 2 18-inch steps on their own, to get into and out of the aircraft.

You will be outfitted with NEOS brand overboots that slip over your shoes. They are large boots with traction soles, available in sizes XS - XXL. They fit U.S. Men's sizes 3-17 and U.S. Women's sizes 4.5-15. For EU sizing information, please reach out to us! Snow boots are provided for children to wear instead of their current footwear.

For guests whose feet will not fit in the overboots, Yaktrax brand elastic traction cleats are provided. If you think you may need this option, please be sure to wear thick socks and close-toed shoes that can be exposed to ice and snow.

You may bring a bag with personal items, but all bags will have to be left at the base in a locked container during the tour. The following items are not permitted on the aircraft:

Carry-on bags of any kind (incl. camera bags, purses, backpacks)
GoPro extension poles or selfie sticks
iPads, iPad minis, or any other tablets
Drones
Animals of any kind (incl. service animals)
Food or beverages
Any smoking products including e-cigarettes

For safety reasons, service animals are not allowed on this tour.

No, no bags are allowed in the aircraft. Any necessary items for the infant will need to be stored in someone's pockets.

Personal walking sticks are not allowed on this tour as they will extend too deep into the snow and become a safety issue themselves

Yes, you can bring your camera. Camera bags are not allowed and we recommend having a neck strap. Professional pictures are taken and available for guests to purchase on the day of the excursion.

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

You will be given the opportunity to run the sled alongside our professional musher if you wish.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however this is not a designated wildlife tour and nothing can be guaranteed.

Most guests choose to utilize a baby carrier. You are able to wear the carrier in the aircraft, but the baby is not allowed to be in the carrier for the helicopter portion. They need to be outside of the carrier and seatbelt on the adult’s lap, per the FAA. If your infant is walking, small boots will be provided for them!

Yes, noise-blocking headsets are provided for all guests, including infants.

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

Layers are always key in Southeast Alaska during the summer. This should include waterproof outerwear, long pants, gloves, a hat, and sunglasses. We strongly encourage bringing sunglasses as well; the sun's glare off the ice and snow is much stronger than you might expect (even on an overcast day).

There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter, depending on weight and balance. While our local team always tries their absolute best, they cannot guarantee that groups will stay together, as the safety, weight, and balance of each helicopter in the departure is of the utmost importance. If your party is larger than 6 passengers, multiple helicopters will take your group and land at the dog sled camp together.

There are two front seats and four rear seats; FAA safety guidelines require seating positions to be assigned based on weight and balance of all passengers for each helicopter.

Each sled can accommodate 4 guests.

Water and hot beverages are available at the helicopter base. No food or drink is provided while on tour.

There are restroom facilities at the helicopter base before you depart on your tour, but there are no restrooms available on the glacier.

 

Guest Reviews

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Christina W

On Jul 2025

We loved our experience on the dog sledding excursion the staff, pilots and mushers were all extremely friendly. Our musher Ryan was awesome, knowledgeable and provided a great ride as well as opportunity to visit with the dogs. The price point was high but it was an unforgettable experience, our 8 and 10 year old kids loved it as well!

Deidre A

On Jul 2025

Awesome Experience. This was our favorite excursion we did on our trip. Seeing the glaciers up close and the dogs. Truly amazing! Book this excursion. You will not be disappointed.

Lorraine S

On Jul 2025

Definitely a bucket list item! The weather was clear so we were able to take the tour on July 3. The helicopter ride was very smooth to the glacier. The dog sledding was fun and our musher, Jasper, was very sweet. Unfortunately, the puppies had not yet been vaccinated, so we couldn't hold them, but they brought them out so we could get some cute photos. Great excursion.

Lucy M

On Jul 2025

THIS IS A BUCKET LIST LIFE ADVENTURE!!! Everything about this excursion is top notch. From watching your helicopter land before you, to the excitement of take-off, the views of climbing up the mountain, to the breathtaking views of seeing Mendenhall Glacier as you crest the mountaintop ridge. Then there's the dog sledding portion of the adventure and is every bit as exciting. Thank you to our musher who was very knowledgable and really added to the wonderful time had by all.

Lynsta B

On Jul 2025

Nice of you to provide sunglasses. I did remember mine but forgot my sunscreen. Staff was very nice. Helpful knowledgeable

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Infant seats selected in checkout

Passenger (2+): $689.00

Weight surcharge included

250lbs+ Passenger (2+) : $839.00

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