Helicopter To a Dogsledding Experience

In Juneau, Alaska

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£605 pp
3h 0 mins · 4.6 (179)
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Helicopter To a Dogsledding Experience
Pair a helicopter flight over the glaciers of Juneau Icefield with a dogsled ride, and you have the perfect Alaska experience. After flying over breathtaking scenery, land at a remote glacier camp for a ride of a lifetime: you’re pulled by Alaskan huskies across fields blanketed with snow, surrounded by towering mountains. Cruise ship passengers please note that the shuttle will pick up one hour before listed flight time.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pilot
  • Round-trip helicopter flight
  • Dog musher guide
  • Boots and raincoats, if needed
  • Transportation to and from facilites
  • Dog mushing experience

What's not included

  • GRATUITIES

Itinerary

  1. Departs from airport and lands at the Herbert Glacier Dog Sled camp (15 min)
  2. Land at a secluded camp on Herbert Glacier for your dogsled ride nestled among mountain peaks in a vast, ancient snowfield, you’ll feel like you’re the only group in the world on this glacier landing. You’ll be greeted by a team of Alaskan huskies at the camp for your dogsled ride and you’ll hop in the sled and let your dogs pull you and your family and friends along the magnificent snowfields. While on the tour, you’ll have the choice of riding the runners or being comfortably seated on the sled. (1h 0min)
  3. Helicopter tour over the stunning Herbert Glacier on the way back to the Coastal Helicopter's heliport (15 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Please meet under the cables of the Goldbelt Tram on the street side of the Tram building. This is where you will find our Dock Representative dressed in orange holding a Coastal Helicopters sign.
End point
Please meet under the cables of the Goldbelt Tram on the street side of the Tram building. This is where you will find our Dock Representative dressed in orange holding a Coastal Helicopters sign.

Practical information

Operated by
Coastal Helicopters
Max group size
12 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–12
Languages
en
Confirmation
MANUAL

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Important notes

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please ensure to select the correct passenger option when booking your tour. The space inside the aircraft and we want to guarantee everyone will be comfortable in the helicopter. Selecting the improper option or misreporting weight can cause tour delays and cancellations without refund.
  • No-bag policy. If you have medical needs that require a carry on, please note at time of booking. All bags brought to base will be stored in the tour office until you return from your flight
  • Dress warmly and in layers, and wear rubber-soled shoes such as a light hiking boot or athletic shoes. The tour company will provide overshoes and can supply raincoats as needed. Remember to bring your camera, film and binoculars!
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time or full refund
  • Please ensure your weight is in the correct format (kgs/lbs) when you include your weight at checkout
  • WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS – Please remember that each passenger will be weighed at our facilities. Be sure accurate weights have been reported and proper passenger types have been selected for each passenger. Misreporting weights or selecting the wrong passenger type may cause tour delays and cancellations without refunds.
  • Failure to provide mandatory information will result in cancellation of bookings. You must provide individual weights and pick up location details.
  • Coastal Helicopters will try our best to accommodate parties/families in the same helicopter. However, we cannot guarantee seating as it is all based on helicopter weight and balance, as well as the other parties within the flight. This will be determined at the time of check in once everyone on the flight has weighed in. Should your family/party be in split into multiple helicopters, the landing will happen together. Please also note that lap children are NOT allowed, and each passenger must purchase a full fare ticket.
  • Please get in touch with us if you have limited mobility as we would like to make this tour as comfortable and accessible to you as we can.

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 3 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.