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Anchorage Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Anchorage, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a short helicopter from Girdwood to Punchbowl Glacier, where you meet your guides—and the dogs—at a remote base camp. Learn about the mushing lifestyle and the history of the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, then take in the amazing scenery as a team of sled dogs pulls you across an alpine snowfield. You even get a chance to drive the sled.
- Dog sledding on Punchbowl Glacier
- Scenic helicopter flight included
- A small group means more attention from your guide
- Learn about mushing and the Iditarod
What's Included
- 90-minute Helicopter Dogsledding Tour
- Helicopter flight to glacier
- Guided dogsled experience
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Alpine Air Alaska
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Small infants (prior to walking) may ride on an adult’s lap free
- Operates on a snow-covered glacier, possible cool temperatures and occasional rain, please dress appropriately
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour time.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 85337P6
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Featured review
Billie_F
Don’t miss this experience! We’ve traveled the world and this is one of the most exciting things we’ve done. We were grounded 3x before finally making it to the glacier. The staff worked so hard to get us up before our cruise departed Alyeska Resort. Everyone was so friendly. Our guide Riley was excellent. We got to hold puppies, and play with the dogs. They gave us all the cold weather gear we needed.
Reviews
4.9
based on 197 reviews
Jan_H, Sep 2025
Absolutely hands down one of the best experiences we have had during our trip to Alaska! Every single person we encountered on this trip was friendly and helpful. The helicopter trip was fun (our first) and riding with Calvin on his sled and listening to the knowledge he’s gained working with the dogs and actually running the Iditarod last March was unforgettable! 100% recommend this tour!! Well worth the money! Thank you for the memories!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for joining us on a Glacier Dog Sled Tour. I'm glad you enjoyed your very first helicopter flight and sledding with the dog team across the glacier.
Kindly,
Rachel
Pamela_D, Aug 2025
Truly amazing..from the hotel pick up, the staff before and after the ride, the mushers, pilots, and the view! Definitely would do this again. Next time we will do the multiple glacier landings.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Pamela,
We look forward to flying with you again! Yes, check out the Glacier Discovery flight, it is one of my favorite tours!
Kindly,
Rachel
Charles_E, Jul 2025
This was a great experience from start to finish. Our van driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Everyone at the heliport was fantastic, our pilot did a phenomenal job. Everyone at the dog camp was wonderful and of course the dogs were amazing! Definitely a worthwhile experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Charles, thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed every part of the experience! I'll pass this on, our team (and the dogs!) love hearing it. -Cadence
Billie_F, Jul 2025
Don’t miss this experience! We’ve traveled the world and this is one of the most exciting things we’ve done. We were grounded 3x before finally making it to the glacier. The staff worked so hard to get us up before our cruise departed Alyeska Resort. Everyone was so friendly. Our guide Riley was excellent. We got to hold puppies, and play with the dogs. They gave us all the cold weather gear we needed.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Billie! I am so glad that you had fun and got to make some great memories up there with the dogs and puppies!! Thank you for choosing us to have this experience with, we wish you the best as you continue your travels/head home! -Megan
Tom_L, Jun 2025
Incredible experience, worth every penny. Super friendly bus driver, amazing helicopter ride and then a stunning spot for the dog ride. This is a must do!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Tom! I am so happy to hear this. I hope the rest of your time here in Alaska is wonderful! -Megan
Carolyn_C, Jun 2025
It is a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. It was, by far, the highlight of the entire family's trip. We will remember it for a lifetime.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We appreciate this so much, thank you for flying with us! I am so glad that you enjoyed your experience. -Megan
Melisa_W, May 2025
Definitely a must do! Such an amazing experience!! The guides were awesome!! So fun to hang with the dogs and see them in their element!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Melisa! Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it and are so glad you had a great experience! -Megan
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amit_b, Sep 2024
We chose this trip based on feedback available on Viator. I did not have safe trip. The base camp team were excellent, very supportive and took utmost care.
The helicopter ride was good.
At the glacier, the musher Whitney and Lucas were very warm & welcoming and gave us detailed instructions.
However, I would suggest improvement in the dog sledding -
1. I along with my family had booked for August 31. I fell twice due to an extremely bumpy ride, uncontrolled speed during crossing of two crevices on the glacier.
I am writing this especially because I was badly injured and have been detected with a broken 6th rib.
2. Safety of the dog sled needs to improve with provisions for safety belts, emergency brakes and helmets.
3. Speed control and communication between mushers and last rider needs to improve. Overall physical safety of riders must improve to ensure a better overall experience during and after the sledding trip.
Lisa_R, Aug 2024
Amazing, once in a lifetime experience. We had a wet and rainy day, and we still loved it. Riding in the helicopter was exciting and we all loved the chance to pet the puppies!
Tony_R, Aug 2024
Was one of our favorite activities. The dogs and their handlers are very personable. Also amazing to meet a puppy litter
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