Our Juneau dog sledding tour via helicopter will take you on an experience of a lifetime!

Imagine riding in a dog sled behind a team of huskies as you race across a snow-covered glacier nestled in between picturesque mountain peaks. This thrilling adventure provides a combination of the best Juneau excursions: dog sledding on snow and a helicopter flight over the glaciers.

The journey begins when you are conveniently picked up at the main cruise ship terminal in Juneau and transported to the helipad in the Mendenhall Valley. There you will board a helicopter for a scenic flight over glaciers and in-between mountain peaks as you bask in the beauty of the legendary Juneau Icefield. After a breathtaking flight over the Juneau Icefield, your helicopter will land at the dog sledding camp on Herbert Glacier, where you’ll enjoy a kennel tour and dog sled ride--the ultimate highlight of this Juneau tour!

While on the snow covered Herbert Glacier, you will meet some of the 200+ Alaskan huskies and their mushers who call the Herbert Glacier home each summer. You'll hear personal accounts from Iditarod racers and their experiences raising, training and racing in Alaska's most unique sport.

Once you meet your musher and dog team, you'll feel the excitement build as your eager team of huskies is harnessed to your sled and bark excitedly in anticipation of giving you the ride of your life. Once you board the sled, hold on tight as you enjoy the thrill of driving a dog sled team and taking part in a great Alaskan pastime creates this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Throughout your sled ride, be sure to have your camera ready for photo opportunities of this only-in-Alaska experience.

Your dog sledding tour concludes, you'll have a chance to thank your team and enjoy photo opportunities. After your time on the glacier, you’ll reboard the helicopter for a scenic flight back to the helicopter base, and transfer to the cruise ship terminal. This tour includes only one landing at the glacier dog sled camp in the snow. 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.

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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