For reservations and information please call 907-224-8607
Your tour starts from the Girdwood airport, at Alpine Air Alaska’s hangar, where we suit you up for the snowy glacier. After we make sure you have your sunglasses and camera, you hop in a helicopter for a 15 minute scenic flight (keep an eye out for wildlife) up through Girdwood’s mountainous valley. Arrive on the glacier and begin your glacier dog sled tour! Once on the glacier, you will meet your musher and his enthusiastic Alaskan Huskies. You will learn all about the Alaskan Huskies, driving a dog team, a musher’s lifestyle, and the famous Iditarod trail. Learn to drive the sled yourself, or settle back in the sled and just enjoy the ride. Either way, it is an amazing adventure. Photo opportunities abound in the pristine mountains of the Chugach Mountain Range. Protective outerwear (jackets, pants, and outer boots) provided, but dress warmly. Don’t forget your camera and sunglasses! This is a trip you will never forget, and most visitors say it was the highlight of their Alaskan vacation! Alaska Glacier Dog Sledding May 21-August 31 Tour Times-each tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes 8:30 am • 10:15 am • 12:00 pm • 1:45 pm • 3:30 pm • 5:15 pm Adult: $479.00 • Child: $459.00 For reservations and information please call 907-224-8607. The tour is 1 hour and 45 minutes hour long. How long is the scenic flight to the glacier? How long is the mushing portion of the tour? How many people can go at a time? What should I wear on the glacier? Will I be allowed to drive my own sled? When should I arrive for my tour? How far is Girdwood from Anchorage? How often do you cancel tours due to weather?Tour Description
In Girdwood, Alaska, we offer a wonderful summer-time glacier dog sledding trip, in combination with a scenic flight to and from Punch Bowl Glacier.
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Directions
Take the Seward Highway South to Girdwood. (Not to be confused with the Old Seward Highway!) Approximately 35 miles south of Anchorage, you will see signs for Alyeska Resort, a Welcome to Girdwood sign, and the Tesoro gas station. From the Seward Highway turn left at the gas station onto Alyeska Highway. Follow Alyeska Highway 2.5 miles to Donner Loop Road. (You will see a sign for Alpine Air and another sign for State Airport) Turn left onto Donner Loop Road. Then turn left onto Davos Road. Then turn right onto Mt. Hood Road. Continue to drive straight after the stop sign. Alpine Air Alaska is the last blue hanger on the left hand side of the airport road. Enjoy your tour!
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Policies
No penalty on cancellations at least 7 days prior to the date of your flight. If you cancel within that 7 day period, 50% of the tour is refundable. If your flight is canceled due to weather, you will not be charged.
FAQ
How long is the Glacier dog sledding tour?
The scenic flight to the glacier is approximately 10 minutes.
You will mush for approximately 2 miles.
This tour is limited to 9 people. Larger groups, however, can be accommodated. For more information on having a large group up at our glacier, please call us at 907-224-8607.
We highly recommend having sunglasses while up on the glacier. We also recommend dressing in layers. A good windbreaker is also recommended, as it can be quite breezy on the glacier. Depending on the weather that day, the glacier can either be incredibly warm or it can be quite cool. By dressing in layers, you’ll be prepared regardless of the weather. We can provide sunglasses, gloves, boots, and jackets if you do not have your own and we have many sizes to choose from.
Our sleds are designed in such a way to give you the feel of driving your own dog team. Our guide, however, will always be with you.
You should arrive at least half an hour before your scheduled tour time, so that we may go over our safety briefing.
Girdwood is about a half an hour from Anchorage.
We rarely cancel tours and if we do cancel a tour, it is usually only one specific tour time. If you have flexibility in your schedule we are typically able to put you in on another tour time.
