What are the best dog sledding tours in Juneau?

The best dog sledding tours in Juneau are: Dog Sledding & Glacier Helicopter Tour Musher’s Camp & Sled Dog Discovery Dog Sledding & Glacier Helicopter Extended Tour Mendenhall Glacier Dog Sledding & Helicopter Tour Dog Sled World & Taku Glacier Helicopter Adventure

How much does a dog sledding tour cost?

Dog sledding tours typically cost $125-$750 per person. Tours that visit musherÃs camps in the forest without snow are more affordable, while excursions that include helicopter tours and dog sledding on a glacier cost more.

What is the minimum age for a dog sledding tour?

Our Juneau dog sledding tours do not have age restrictions or a minimum age requirement. One tour, the Mendenhall Glacier Dog Sledding & Helicopter Tour allows lap children (under 2 years old) for free.

Juneau Glacier Dog Sledding & Helicopter Tour

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331 reviews

Excursion Overview

Juneau Helicopter Dog Sledding Adventure on Herbert Glacier!

Experience the ultimate Alaska adventure on the Juneau Dog Sledding Tour via helicopter, a thrilling combination of scenic flight and glacier mushing. Guests are picked up from the cruise ship terminal and whisked to the Mendenhall Valley helipad for a breathtaking helicopter ride over the majestic Juneau Icefield. Soar above towering mountains, sparkling glaciers, and snow-covered peaks before landing on Herbert Glacier, where the real adventure begins, a once-in-a-lifetime dog sledding experience across pristine Alaskan snow.

On Herbert Glacier, guests meet over 200 energetic Alaskan huskies and their expert mushers, hearing firsthand stories from Iditarod racers about life on the trail. Once harnessed to a sled, travelers feel the rush of racing across the glacier, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and endless photo opportunities. After an exhilarating ride, guests return by helicopter to the base, completing a seamless and unforgettable Alaska excursion. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike, this Juneau dog sledding tour delivers adventure, wildlife, and stunning glacial landscapes in one iconic experience.

Please note: Seating arrangements are subject to availability and safety. Although your family may be on the same tour departure, you are not guaranteed seats in the same helicopter.

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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.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip transportation
Traction overboots
Rain suit (if needed)
Water is available at the helicopter base
Restrooms available at the helicopter base

Requirements:

Guests must be able to get into the helicopter using the helicopter steps (step spacing can vary from 16-24 inches)
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 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal)

20~30 minutes - roundtrip transportation
30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
30 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter
60 minutes - at the dog camp with approximately 35-40 minutes of dog sledding

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 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 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

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

For safety reasons, the actual dogsled musher will be driving the dog team. However, during the ride there will be 2 to 3 stops allowing you to rotate positions in the sleds. You may have an opportunity to stand in the musher's position, on the rear sled.

Each sled can accommodate 4 guests.

This excursion includes one glacier landing. You will be landing on a snow covered portion of the Herbert Glacier.

There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter. Parties may be split among multiple helicopters however, 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. All seating is determined at the time of check in once each passenger has been weighed.

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

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

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 the flight. No selfie stick, extendable GoPro sticks or drones are allowed on the tour.

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

Food and drink are not allowed during this tour.

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

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

Adult and child prices are the same for this tour.

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces and comfortable getting up and into/out of the helicopter.

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

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

4.9

331 total

Ellen M

On Sep 2025

It was an amazing experience for my family. Highly recommend it!

Steve S

On Sep 2025

The team did an incredible job! Exciting, unique adventure that I would highly recommend.

Richard B

On Sep 2025

Highly Recommended. Absolutely the high point of our 11-day Alaska site seeing trip. What a fantastic way to see the Mendenhall Glacier and experience a firsthand ride on a real Alaska Husky dog team sled. Our helicopter pilot was very good and those on the dog camp couldn't have been nicer.

Robert B

On Sep 2025

Wonderful experience! Beautiful day overall! And to top it off, they had 4 puppies to cuddle!

Jennifer S

On Sep 2025

Wonderful experience unlike any other! That was definitely a highlight of the trip!

$709.00

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$709.00

Duration: 3 hours

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Duration: 3 hours

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1 Standard Seat

Standard Passenger (1-259lbs): $709.00

1 Large Seat

Plus Passenger (260-299lbs): $859.00

2 Standard Seats

Premium Passenger (300+lbs): $1,418.00

Juneau Glacier Dog Sledding & Helicopter Tour

Excursion Overview

Juneau Helicopter Dog Sledding Adventure on Herbert Glacier!

Reporting Accurate Weights