Glacier Dog Sled Adventure

Each team of 10 – 12 Alaskan huskies is hooked up to a double sled arrangement, which allows for up to 4 passengers per dogsled team. We generally keep bookings at 16 passengers each hour, so the usual load out for each team is 4 passengers, but we can make just about any grouping work.

You must be able to get in and out of the helicopter unassisted; however, if you require extra assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us ahead of your tour and discuss your particular needs.

These turbine A-Star helicopters are the standard in the air tour industry and are well-suited for this type of flying. Our pilots are experienced, well-trained, and dedicated professionals whose top priority is the safety and comfort of our passengers. Passengers regularly comment on how much they enjoyed the smooth, professional flight.

There is a good chance wildlife will be seen during your tour, either in flight or while on the glacier. However, this is not a wildlife viewing tour and we cannot guarantee you will see wildlife.

Yes. Our dog sleds are similar to any you might see in professional competitions and require a certain amount of snow in order to operate.

If the weather is just not cooperating and the pilots determine that it’s too bad to fly, we’ll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. If you choose not to reschedule or we can’t find a time that works for you, we will refund you.

Each helicopter can seat up to 6 passengers, provided the weight and balance calculations work out in each aircraft.

There are several helicopters available at the base and can make accommodations for larger groups with advance notice. There is a maximum of 6 passengers per helicopter. If your party is larger than 6 passengers, multiple helicopters will take your group and land at the dog sled camp together.

Yes, the dogsled operator is flown up via helicopter early in the season and sets up camp on the Norris Glacier in advance of the summer tours.

Dress warmly and in layers as the temperature on the glacier is often colder than you are used to. We provide glacier overboots which fit best over sneakers. Don’t forget your sunglasses, scarf, hat, and gloves, and remember to bring your camera with space for lots of pictures!

Glacier dogsled tours are highly seasonal and depend on safe snow and weather conditions at the dog camp. Most glacier dog camps operate from May through late August, but the final operating date can change each year. Cooler summers may allow tours to run later, while warmer temperatures can cause glacier snow conditions to deteriorate sooner, making sledding unsafe for both guests and dogs.

Dog camps most often close by late August. If you’re visiting in late August or September, please check the online availability calendar for your travel date. Our live inventory is the most accurate and up-to-date source; if no departures are listed, the dog camp is likely closed for the season.

For a late-season helicopter glacier experience, consider the Icefield Helicopter Excursion or Private Icefield Helicopter Excursion. These tours do not include dogsledding, but they typically offer departures later in the season and still include scenic flightseeing over the Juneau Icefield with a glacier landing.

If you’ve entered your travel date and group size and do not see any tours available, the tours are most likely sold out or not operating that day. If the specific helicopter tour you wanted is missing from the results, that usually means it is not available for your selected date, time, or group size.

Helicopter tours are among the most popular Alaska shore excursions and can sell out months in advance, especially during peak cruise season. If you’re visiting by cruise ship, many tours also require a 45–60 minute buffer to ensure you make it to and from your ship on time — so departures too close to your arrival or all-aboard time won’t appear. For the best chance of securing your preferred tour, date, and departure time, we recommend booking as soon as your travel itinerary is confirmed.

Our live availability calendar is the most accurate and up-to-date source for open departures. If no helicopter options appear after you enter your details, we recommend checking other available tour types for your port or adjusting your group size if your party can split across separate departures or activities.