Juneau Glacier Dogsled Extended Tour via Helicopter

5.0

154 reviews

Excursion Overview

Dog Sled Tour With Glacier Landing

Fly via helicopter to experience dogsledding in Juneau on one of Alaska's magnificent glaciers! In coordination with a team of mushers, join a thrilling dogsledding adventure over vast expanses of Alaskan snow on the Herbert Glacier.

After a breathtaking helicopter flight, you'll spend an hour at the dogsled camp, learning about the lives of mushers and the lifestyles of their dogs and mushing an authentic racing team. On the trail you'll have plenty of stops to ensure that each passenger has the opportunity to actually mush the dogs, you'll wish you could be up there year-round!

Then, on the return leg of your Juneau dogsled experience, we'll land the helicopter at a lower level of the Herbert Glacier to see some beautiful features of glacial movement that are really highlighted at the more advanced edge of the glacier. There you'll have the opportunity to add the memory, and photos, of moulins, crevasses, icefalls, and the iconic blue glacier ice to your experience.

Reporting Accurate Weights

Pricing per passenger is by weight (fully clothed). We offer the following options:

Standard (1 seat) - Weight Class 1-259lbs
Standard Plus (1.5 seats) - Weight Class 260-299lbs
Premium (2 seats) - Weight Class 300lbs+

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. On occasion, groups may be split between multiple helicopters during the flight portion for the safety of all on board.

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Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship terminal
Traction overboots
Rain suit if needed
Water available at the helicopter base
Restrooms available at the helicopter base

Requirements:

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces
If arriving by cruise ship, the departure time for this tour must be at least 45 minutes post your cruise ship's arrival. Please check your ship's itinerary and select the appropriate time. (Ex. A 1:15 pm tour is too early if your ship arrives at 1 pm.)
Signed liability waiver

Duration: 3.5 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

20~30 minutes - roundtrip transportation
30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
30~40 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter
1 hour - at the dog camp (35~40 minute dogsledding)
20 minutes - guided walk at second glacier landing

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.
If your ship docks at the AJ Dock, you will be picked up at your dock and you do not need to take the shuttle. Alternatively, you are welcome to meet us at the Goldbelt Mt. Robert's Tramway building.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to get into and out of the helicopter independently or with the assistance of a companion. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on this tour.

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.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Adult and child prices are the same for this tour.

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

You do have the option and opportunity to stand in the musher's position while on the dogsled tour. For safety reasons, the actual dogsled musher will be able to assume control of the dogsled at all times but will give you instructions on how to safely control the sled for the duration of your trip.

Each sled can accommodate 4-5 guests.

There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter and we operate 1 helicopter per departure time. If there are more than 6 in your party, we will have to split your group into multiple consecutive tour times to accommodate all members of your party.

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.

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

Layered clothing, hats, gloves and sunglasses are strongly recommended.

All bags must be stored at the helicopter base and are not allowed on tour. The helicopter base has locked benches at the base for you to securely and safely store belongings while on your tour.

Yes, you can bring your GoPro on this tour and record during flight. No selfie sticks allowed during flight.

Yes, you can bring your DSLR camera on this tour.

Food and drink are not allowed during this tour.

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

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.

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

5.0

154 total

Brandon R

On Jul 2025

One of the best experiences of all my travels! Unforgettable and amazing!

Henry J

On Jul 2025

Fabulous experience! Although it seems fun and adventurous, all our respect and admiration for the whole team who stays up on the glacier and works so hard to care for the pups and themselves months in a row. Thank you for everything you do and for sharing a little bit of your experience with us!

Katrina G

On Jun 2025

This was a FANTASTIC excursion! Our pilot, Cameron, was amazing. We lucked out with a beautiful sunny day making it just perfect! The views from the air were breathtaking. All the people at the dog camp were so friendly and informative. We have done several trips with Alaska Shore Excursions and they have all been wonderful!

Brandon G

On Jun 2025

One of the coolest things I have ever done in my life. Took family of four, 2 kids age 9 and 11. The extended time on the glacier was definitely worth it! Chose this and booked independently from the cruise ship and glad we did. Highly recommend!

Thomas B

On Jun 2025

We were very lucky with the weather as it was spectacular but the experience flying up to the dog camp and our time there with our musher, Delta, was incredible and exciting! She handled the dogs while letting each of my sons take a turn as assistant musher on the trailing sled. Then a hop down to the lower glacier made for epic pictures and an amazing memory of walking around in ice boots!

$814.00

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$814.00

Duration: 3.5 hours

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Duration: 3.5 hours

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1 Standard Seat

Standard Passenger (1-259lbs): $814.00

1 Large Seat

Plus Passenger (260-299lbs): $964.00

2 Standard Seats

Premium Passenger (300+lbs): $1,628.00

Juneau Glacier Dogsled Extended Tour via Helicopter

Excursion Overview

Dog Sled Tour With Glacier Landing

Reporting Accurate Weights

Cruising to Alaska in 2026? Complete our excursions inquiry form.