Description
Experience the thrill of a lifetime and the iconic Alaskan sport of mushing on this Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Dogsled excursion! Enjoy aeriel views of Juneau's Icefield as your expert pilot narrates on your flight to the top of the famous Mendenhall Glacier. The snowpack on top of the glacier is your playground and the excited Alaskan Huskies can't wait to pull you across it! You'll be surrounded by breathtaking views as you glide across Mendenhall Glacier with your furry companions. After, hang out at the dog camp to chat with the professional dog musher and cuddle with the adorable puppies!
This adventure includes roundtrip transportation from downtown Juneau near the cruise ship docks. You'll arrive to the helicopter base for a safety briefing and be fitted in glacier boots. Your exhilarating helicopter flights are approximately 15-minutes each way, and the time spent on Mendenhall Glacier is about 1-hour. Don't forget your camera to capture all of the spectacular views, but you'll have the opportunity to purchase photos from the professional photographer to get frame-worthy shots of your once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
All Juneau helicopter dogsled tours: * Helicopter & Dogsled Excursion (Herbert Glacier) * Helicopter Dogsledding with Extra Landing (Herbert Glacier) * Glacier Dogsled Adventure (Norris Glacier) * Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter & Dogsled (Mendenhall Glacier)
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need extra help on the tour?
Your pilot will be with you the entire tour, so they’ll be happy to lend a helping hand whenever necessary. If you require extra assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us ahead of your tour and discuss your particular needs. The natural surface of the glacier can be uneven and cracked, and there are sizeable steps that guests must navigate while getting in and out of the aircraft. These steps are approximately 18” in height. Due to liability reasons, our employees cannot lift guests in or out of the helicopter. TEMSCO staff will be there to lend a helping hand, though ultimately, guests are responsible for navigating these steps on their own.
What happens if the weather is too bad to fly?
How many passengers per helicopter?
How many people per dogsled?
Will I get to stand and mush the dog team?
What happens if the weather is unsafe to fly?
If the weather is not cooperating and the pilots determine that it's unsafe 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 and we can't find a time that works for you, we will refund you.
Can children come on the tour?
Absolutely! We are more than happy to accommodate children of all ages. Children 2 years or older must purchase a seat.
How late in the season do the glacier dogsled tours run?
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.
Why don’t I see any tours available for my travel dates?
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.