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Skagway Glacier Dogsledding Demonstration by Helicopter | Same Day

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Excursion Overview

Explore Alaska’s Glaciers and Meet the Iditarod Huskies

Enjoy a scenic flight through the Alaskan wilderness before landing on the Denver Glacier, where you’ll be greeted by an experienced musher and their team of friendly sled dogs. Get an exclusive glimpse into their world as you hear tales from the Iditarod trail and meet the dogs who have made the race famous. On this small-group tour, your pilot will guide you from Skagway’s waterfront over the Taiya Inlet and through the rugged coastal mountains to the snowcapped glacier.

Step into the world of dog mushing: learn about the equipment, meet the incredible Alaskan Huskies, and watch their excitement as they dash across the snow. After the dogsledding demonstration, meet the future Iditarod champions, cuddle the adorable puppies, and capture photos against the dazzling glacier backdrop. Whether you’re a dog lover, adventure seeker, or simply want to experience the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness, this tour offers a unique blend of excitement, education, and natural beauty. Please note guests are not able to ride the sled on this excursion.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Safety Briefing
  • Headsets to listen to the narration by your pilot
  • Traction overboots

Requirements:

  • Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces
  • Guests weighing 250 lbs or more, with all clothing and camera, are required to pay an additional surcharge for safety reasons - extra space will be reserved on the helicopter
  • Infants under 2 years old are free and do not require a ticket - please indicate that you are traveling with an infant during checkout
  • Guests are not able to stay on the helicopter at the glacier
  • 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.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Skagway.)

  • 30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
  • 30 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter
  • 60 minutes - experience the dog camp, watch a sled demonstration, and meet the puppies, the future Iditarod champions, for photos

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the helicopter base, a 5~30 minute walk from your cruise ship, depending on which pier you are coming from. An optional shuttle, the Skagway Municipal and Regional Transit (SMART Bus) is available to take guests to/from the docks to the helicopter base for an additional fee on the day of the tour. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

    • Fully Wheelchair Accessible: No
    • Limited Mobility Accessible: No
    • Stroller Accessible: No
    • Collapsible Wheelchair & Stroller Storage Available: No

Refund Policy:

  • Same Day Tours are non-refundable unless the tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason.
  • 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.

Guests do not drive the dogsled or ride on the dogsled during this excursion. This is an immersive learning experience where guests will help gear up a team of sled dogs and watch a live demonstration of the dogs pulling a sled.

There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter. If there are more than 6 passengers, multiple helicopters will fly at the same time and land at the dog camp together.

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

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

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour, however, this is not a designated wildlife tour and sightings are not guaranteed.

There are no age restrictions for this tour. Children under 2 can ride for free on an adult's lap.

All bags must be stored at the helicopter base and are not allowed on tour.

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

Food and drink are not allowed during this tour.

Food and drink are not provided while on tour.

Adult and child prices are the same for this tour. There is no charge for infants under 2 years old and they will be required to ride on a guardian's lap.

Guests must be comfortable walking short distances on uneven and occasionally icy surfaces.

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.

 

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Angie D

On Jul 2025

This was a great tour. Nathan had a lot of great information and all the staff was great with our girls. The girls loved on sled dogs and there were PUPPIES!!! Our morning tour got canceled from weather but there was space for afternoon and we were glad we rebooked and waiting the weather out.

$599.00

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Duration: 2 hours

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Under 250 lbs.

Passenger (2+): $599.00

Ages: 2+

250lbs+ Passenger: $749.00

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