What are the best dog sledding tours in Skagway?

Skagway Dog Sledding & Glacier Helicopter Tour Musher’s Camp and Sled Dog Adventure Skagway Musher’s Camp & S’mores Roasting

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

Skagway Glacier Sled Dog Experience by Helicopter Tour

4.9

97 reviews

Excursion Overview

An epic excursion to the Denver Glacier by helicopter!

Soar through stunning Alaskan wilderness and land on the impressive Denver Glacier, where an experienced musher and their enthusiastic team of sled dogs await! Get an exclusive glimpse of their life as you hear tales of the trail and meet the dogs who have made the Iditarod famous. Learn about the training and bonding process between musher and their dogs.

Take flight from Skagway’s waterfront to be transported through the raw beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Your pilot will guide you over the Taiya Inlet and through the mountains to the Denver Glacier. Once on the glacier, your musher will teach you about the dog sledding equipment and gear as they share personal race stories.

Interact with the dogs as you learn how to prepare a sled dog team for a race, from harnessing the eager pups to understanding their unique personalities and training techniques. Once the team is ready to go, watch the excitement and speed of these elite athletes as they dash across the glacier with their musher.

After the demonstration, make your way over to the future Iditarod champions, puppies! Cherish this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as you cuddle with the puppies and take pictures together against the dazzling landscape before loading back into the helicopter for your return flight to Skagway.

Whether your family loves dogs, seeks adventure, or wants to soak in the natural beauty of Alaska, this tour offers a perfect blend of excitement, learning, and breathtaking scenery.

On this excursion, you can observe the mushers and watch a live demonstration. If you would like to try dog sledding for yourself, check out our Juneau Dog Sledding Tours!

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:

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

Duration: 2 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Skagway.)

30 minutes - preflight safety briefing and preparation
30 minutes - glacier flightseeing via helicopter
60 minutes - at the dog camp for an immersive learning experience and photo opportunities with future Iditarod champions, puppies!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guest Reviews

4.9

97 total

Erin H

On Aug 2025

This was one of the major highlights of our trip. With seven people in our party ages 11-78 it's sometimes hard to find something that is exciting for everyone. This excursion had so many amazing pieces wrapped into one event. The helicopter flight over the mountains and glaciers was spectacular alone but combining it with landing on a glacier then learning about the history of the Alaskan sled dog from Jeremy was so informative and fascinating. He really helped us all understand the specific challenges of the Iditarod race and unique abilities these dogs have to persevere in unimaginable circumstances. They are amazing creatures! We were able to meet the dogs and love on them then watch an exhibition of their skill working together as a team. One of the highlights amidst this outstanding tour was the sled dog puppies that we got to snuggle. It was a favorite for everyone in our group! Overall this was our favorite experience in Alaska!!

Samantha G

On Aug 2025

Our helicopter glacier dog sledding experience in Skagway was absolutely unforgettableâhands down the highlight of our entire Alaska trip! From start to finish, everything was seamless, professional, and awe-inspiring. The helicopter ride was breathtaking, offering panoramic views of the Alaskan wilderness, rugged peaks, and the stunning glacier below. The moment we landed on the snow-covered glacier, it felt like we had stepped into another worldâpure, pristine, and surreal. Meeting the sled dogs and their mushers was incredible. The dogs were full of energy and clearly loved what they do. The mushers were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about dog sledding, sharing stories about training, racing, and life on the glacier. We even got to cuddle with some of the younger pups! If you re visiting Skagway, do not miss this experience. It s worth every penny and more. This isn t just a tourâit s a memory that stays with you forever.

Kim S

On Jul 2025

NICE THE TRAINERS ARE AWESOME GOT TO LEARN ALOT ABOUT DOGS HOW THEIR TRAINED ABOUT INTIDOROD AND MEET SOME DOGS AND HOLD SOME PUPPIES WONDERFUL VAC

Bryan S

On Jul 2025

What an awesome experience. The helicopter ride up and back is simply amazing!! The dogs were super excited to see us and the pups were adorable.

Laura G

On Jul 2025

Highlight of our trip! It was just amazing. Learned a lot, saw a lot. Loved every minute of it!

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Under 250 lbs.

Passenger (2+): $599.00

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250lbs+ Passenger: $749.00

Skagway Glacier Sled Dog Experience by Helicopter Tour

Excursion Overview

An epic excursion to the Denver Glacier by helicopter!

Reporting Accurate Weights

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