Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sledding Adventure Tour
From
£473
pp
1h 30 mins · 4.9 (197)
Seward Helicopters is the oldest operating Helicopter company is Seward. We know the Seward area and Godwin Glacier better than anyone else. We are locally owned and operated by long time residents of the Seward community. This small family business flys out of Seward exclusively so we make it our priority to experts in flying around this beautiful Alaskan coast.
Experience the beauty of winter during the summer on this helicopter and sledding tour. Helicopter into a professional dog camp on top of the Godwin Glacier and meet great athletes, the Alaskan huskies and mushers while learning the ins and outs of Alaska’s state sport. Ride along on an easy, 2-mile dog sled ride, learn more about how these beautiful dogs are raised, then play in the snow and cuddle with the puppies.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Helicopter Flight to and from Godwin Glacier
- Sled ride pulled by real race dogs and driven by a professional musher
- Overboots (to go over your sneakers or boots)
- Cuddle time with puppies
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- GRATUITIES
- ADMISSION_FEES
- WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
Itinerary
- Land atop beautiful Godwin Glacier where you will meet a team of sled dogs and go dog sledding in the snow for approximately 25 minutes, stopping to take photos along the way. This incredible glacier, which you will get to see from the helicopter is over 5 miles long and 4 miles wide. (1h 0min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Guests traveling by vehicle are kindly asked to please meet at our departure location 20 minutes before departure for check in. Our office is only 10 minutes from anywhere within Seward. Free parking is available to the front and side of our office, spots are even large enough for RVs.
End point
Guests traveling by vehicle are kindly asked to please meet at our departure location 20 minutes before departure for check in. Our office is only 10 minutes from anywhere within Seward. Free parking is available to the front and side of our office, spots are even large enough for RVs.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Seward Helicopter Tours
- Max group size
- 14 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–14
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to FAA regulations there is a 290lb weight limit per seat including any gear a guest is carrying
- Seats and helicopters are assigned based on balancing the weight of the helicopter for safety, although an effort is made to accommodate guest preference
- Child pricing is for those under 12 years old and infants are considered babies under 24 months
- Guests 250lb and over will need to pay a $150 comfort fee at check in or prior
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.