Have an authentic Alaskan experience as you combine a helicopter adventure over a glacier with either a dogsledding trip or a glacier hike! From the Anchorage port, head to the Knik River Lodge, from where you'll fly to the nearby Troublesome Glacier. From there, choose to explore on foot or by dogsled. It’s an unforgettable Alaskan shore excursion!
Highlights
- Anchorage shore excursion to the Troublesome Glacier, one of south-central Alaska's largest
- Take two 15-minute helicopter rides between the Knik River Lodge and the Troublesome Glacier
- Discover the glacier on a scenic hike or on a dogsled adventure
- Explore crevasses, melt pools and ice sculptures created by Mother Nature
- Port pickup and drop-off included
What You Can Expect
Helicopter Trip to Knik Glacier
While you’re in port in Anchorage, embark on an adventure to the Troublesome Glacier. Spanning 25 miles (40 km), the Troublesome Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in south-central Alaska. Experience its expansive and impressive surroundings on either a 4-hour hike or a 1-hour dogsled ride.
Glacier Hike:
From the Knik River Lodge, take a 15-minute scenic helicopter trip to the glacier. When you land, meet your guide and get outfitted for your hike. Your guide will lead you onto the ice, giving you a unique perspective of your surroundings. Sights include ice crevasses, melt pools and ice sculptures created by water, wind and sun! After about four hours, return to the lodge by helicopter, and then on to Anchorage by minivan.
Dogsledding:
From the Knik River Lodge, take a 15-minute scenic helicopter ride to the Troublesome Glacier, where a dog team awaits you. After a brief introduction, hop on the dogsled and set out on the glacier. Each sled has a seat and one standing spot for the musher (driver). For an hour, help mush while you learn about the life of the dogs and their mushers and enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
Glacier Hike:
From the Knik River Lodge, take a 15-minute scenic helicopter trip to the glacier. When you land, meet your guide and get outfitted for your hike. Your guide will lead you onto the ice, giving you a unique perspective of your surroundings. Sights include ice crevasses, melt pools and ice sculptures created by water, wind and sun! After about four hours, return to the lodge by helicopter, and then on to Anchorage by minivan.
Dogsledding:
From the Knik River Lodge, take a 15-minute scenic helicopter ride to the Troublesome Glacier, where a dog team awaits you. After a brief introduction, hop on the dogsled and set out on the glacier. Each sled has a seat and one standing spot for the musher (driver). For an hour, help mush while you learn about the life of the dogs and their mushers and enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
