Juneau Shore Tours
Helicopter & Dogsled Glacier Excursion
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View LargeIt’s hard to say which is the highlight of this trip; the sled ride with the dog teams or the amazing helicopter flight! -
View LargeYou might be surprised at the sleek size of the Alaskan husky, which differs greatly from the larger Siberian husky -
View LargeThe remote location of this shore excursion provides a sense of how magnificent Alaska’s wilderness really is -
View LargeSome of the huskies have evolved dark rings around their eyes to protect from the winter sunlight which bounces off the white snow. -
View LargeGet a first-hand glimpse at the gear and equipment utilized by these teams on the 1,000 mile winter races such as the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. -
View LargeTime is reserved to interact with these friendly teams and photo opportunities abound! -
View LargeChoose to stay seated in the sled or stand on the back, riding the runners. -
View LargeMushers recount tales of their winter journeys and answer any questions you might have about racing life.
What to expect and what not to expect with this Juneau shore excursion
This Juneau adventure excursion begins with a pick-up at the cruise docks and a short ride over to the heli-base. Meet your pilot-guide and go over a brief safety orientation before lifting off for an unforgettable ride. Nervous excitement during take-off is quickly overwhelmed by the majestic views of the expansive glaciated icefields, snow-capped mountain peaks and a seemingly endless horizon of mountains. Your knowledgeable and skilled pilot-guide narrates the journey and soon enough you'll arrive at Herbert Glacier; don't forget this tour is just beginning.
- Helicopter flight with remote landing on Herbert Glacier
- Join Alaskan husky teams for a sled ride on snow
- Limited availability, book early
- About 1.5 hours duration from take-off to landing
The excitement of the Alaskan husky racers can immediately be felt, and they know that their opportunity to run is close - you won't believe the power that a team of 12-14 dogs can generate! Time with the professional mushers provides an opportunity to learn more about the teams and mushing life, a deeply rooted aspect of Alaskan and Northern culture. After the ride, re-board the helicopter for the return ride where you might say to yourself, "Did that really just happen?".
For a slightly longer experience and an extra glacier landing, you might consider the Helicopter & Dogsled Glacier Excursion with Extra Landing for the ultimate experience.
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
JUNEAU TOURS DETAILS:
- Restrictions: There is a no bag policy in the aircraft, if you have medical needs that require a carry on, please contact us. All bags brought to base will be stored in the tour office until you return from your flight.
- Accessibility: This tour is for everyone - no minimum fitness level required. Passenger names and weights are required by the FAA for weight and balance calculations and flight manifesting. To ensure the comfort of all travelers, passengers must weigh less than 250 lbs (clothed weight) in order to travel in the helicopter.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we always issue a full refund for the tour. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure with absolutely no penalty. Including 'Flex Cancel' allows cancellations and refunds up to 24-hours before the tour. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure (or within 24-hours with Flex Cancel) are nonrefundable.
- What to Wear: Dress warmly and in layers as the temperature on the glacier is often colder than you are used to. You will be outfitted with a glacier over-boot prior to embarking on your trip. Don’t forget your sunglasses! Hats and gloves are available when you arrive at your destination should you forget to bring yours. Oh yea, remember to bring your camera!
- Passenger Rate: $509.00 There are no child rates available for this tour
+ 5% sales tax
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This excursion was beyond our expectations!!!! The best excursion we took while in Alaska. Something that should definitely not be missed. Scott our pilot was awesome, Jim the musher was friendly, took his time
with us and answered all our questions and it was fantastic spending time on the actual sleds. We would highly recommend this excursion!!
This excursion was a little bit of a splurge for me and my husband but I think it was worth it! It was such an awesome experience I get butterflies just thinking about it. The guides were awesome and helpful. I really appreciated that when we were on the glacier mushing, the trainer gave us opportunities to take pictures so that we could remember our experience. I'm pretty sure I took over 200 pictures during our day in Juneau and I'm so glad I did so I can remember everything.
Even though we were a little bit nervous about booking an excursion not through the cruise ship, it worked out great and we are so glad we booked through Alaska Shore Tours! It was such an incredible experience, my husband and I were in disbelief after we finished and got back on the ship. We couldn't believe what we just experienced! I would definitely recommend this excursion.
Everything went very smoothly for us as we booked this during a stopover on a cruise. The driver was there as planned and got us to the airport right on time. The helicopter ride was incredible and everyone was very professional. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the dog sledding on the glacier. No complaints ...maybe just a bit longer. Overall a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
We highly recommend this tour. The shuttle drivers and ground crew at the airport were very nice and easy going.
The flight up to the glacier was gorgeous. Evan was our pilot with smooth hand on the controls. Smooth flight!
Caleb was our guide on the mountain with his team of dogs. He was fun to talk to, as well as the other guides up there. The dogs were fun to pet and talk to. So much character in each one of those dogs.
Landing on the glacier for the second landing was great. We were encouraged to drink the glacial water, and it was so clean and pure.
We will definitely book this trip again on a future trip to Alaska. Hands down beats the dry land sledding offered by other companies, as I've compared photos and videos I've seen online.
Wonderful experience. Would recommend this tour for anyone. Flight to Glacier was good but pilot needs to commentate more on the area. Overall experience the sled and dogs were a experience to be had.
