Seward: Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour with 2 Landings

In Seward, Alaska

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Seward: Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour with 2 Landings
Drive your own sled-dog team with an Iditarod team of mushers, handlers and dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. You can stand on the runners and mush a dog team or just sit on the sled and the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes, and take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the mushing experience the helicopter whisks you off to a remote shoreline landing to view stunning glaciers and icebergs.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • LANDING_AND_FACILITY_FEES
  • Helicopter flight - Aprox 30 min round trip
  • Guided Dogsled on snow with an Iditarod dogsled team!
  • Local Seward city limits transfers
  • WATERPROOF OVERBOOTS - we provide boots that slip on over your shoes to keep them dry

What's not included

  • Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
  • WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation from Anchorage

Itinerary

  1. The most popular tour! Drive your own sled-dog team with 6 time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey's team of mushers, handlers and champion dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Start this adventure with a helicopter ride over glaciers. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep and goats. Land on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with champion sled dogs and their mushers that live here all summer. Take the dog team for a ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush a dog team or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, and of course take pictures with your favorite dogs. After the tour the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses. Total Tour Time: 1.5 hours - includes 1 hour with the dogsled team (approx 25 min on sled) and approx 20 min round trip flightseeing
  2. Fly over resurrection bay on the way to your glacier dogsled tour.

Practical information

Operated by
Alaska Helicopter Tours
Max group size
6 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–8
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT_THEN_MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour may be shortened or cancelled with no refund.
  • Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • NOT PERMITTED: Drones, smoking items (vapes/lighters/e-cigs), firearms, bags/backpacks/loose straps, lithium batteries.
  • DEPARTS FROM SEWARD ALASKA - Please be sure to check you are booking for the correct location
  • Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs. This allows us to ration seating for safety and comfort
  • Complimentary Seward area van transfers to departure location can be added by emailing or calling operator directly
  • Total Tour Time: 2 hours - includes 1 hour with the dogsled team (approx 25 min on sled), 40 minutes round trip flight seeing, and approx 30 minutes at additional landing
  • DRESS FOR ALL WEATHER - Dog camp is at a high elevation and weather may be cold and wet. Layers with an outer waterproof shell is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. 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.