Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing
Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing Tour Brochure (1.5MB) 
Combine helicopter flightseeing with Alaska's favorite sport - dog sledding.
After a thrilling flight over spectacular glaciers, you'll land at the dog camp on the Denver Glacier.
Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of "mushing" and the art of dog sledding. Drive or relax in the sled while observing the breathtaking environment around you.
Meet professional mushers and friendly dogs on this unique Alaskan experience.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Duration includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time and 1 hour at the dog camp on the glacier; giving a total time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Time at the dog camp on the glacier includes approximately 20 - 25 minutes dog mushing and approximately 35 - 40 minutes spent with the mushers (receiving instructions on the dogs and the sled, and discussing the sport of dog sledding and Iditarod, etc.). Please allow additional time for transportation to and from the dock, a safety briefing, and outfitting of glacier boots. From pick up to drop off it is approximately 2 hours.
- Due to increased security, no carry-on bags will be allowed on the helicopters. A secure location will be provided at the office for storing personal items.
- Glacier boots are provided.
- A weight surcharge applies to passengers weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed).
- Guests weighing 250 lbs. or more should reserve 2 tickets and, once onboard your ship, go to the Tour Office to have the extra ticket charge adjusted down to the surcharge amount.
- Helicopter tours may have different cancellation policies to other tours. Please check with your cruise line regarding these.
- You may bring your camera to take your own photos; however, it must be able to fit in your pocket.
- Helicopters may carry up to six guests depending on the combined group weight.
- Children 24 months of age and older are required to have own seat.
- Sunglasses and dressing warmly in layers is recommended.
- Guests who will be bringing oxygen with them on the tour must have a portable unit that is secured to the guests body much like a ‘fanny pack.’ No oxygen bottles or devices used to make oxygen that are a pull along style will be able to accompany guests due to the securing of the unit in the aircraft for safety reasons. They must be airline approved cylinders.
- No wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, etc. allowed on flight.
- All guests must be able to get in and out of the helicopter unassisted, and walk on the glacier for a minimum of 100ft on uneven terrain.
- Helicopters do not stay with guests.
- Minimum age is 5. Infants under 2 years of age can be considered a lap child (at no charge) and should be added to the parent's weight they will be sitting on.
- Children 2-12 years must be accompanied by an adult, and pay full fare.
- Children 13-17 years of age traveling without a parent or guardian must provide a written consent form. Consent form must be signed by parent/guardian and shore excursion personnel.
- Coffee, tea, & hot chocolate is complimentary at heliport.
- Tour operation depends on glacier snow conditions and usually runs through early September.
