Summer Glacier Dogsledding Tour from Girdwood
Alpine Air Alaska
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Experience the pure enthusiasm of Alaskan Huskies while mushing on an alpine glacier! Your tour begins with a helicopter flight to a remote glacier camp. Next, you'll ride a dog sled on beautiful journey around an alpine snowfield! This is the dogsledding tour of a lifetime. (This tour departs from the town of Girdwood, located just 35 miles south of Anchorage).
Departure Point
- Departs from Girdwood Airport.
Return Details
- Departs from Girdwood Airport.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alpine Air Alaska
599 Mt Hood Dr, , Girdwood, Alaska
From the Girdwood airport, you’ll enjoy a short, scenic flight to a remote camp on Punchbowl Glacier. Guides from Iditarod legend Mich Seavey’s Ididaride Sled Dog Tours will introduce you to the lovable dogs and teach you about the musher's lifestyle before your dogsledding adventure. Take in spectacular views of glaciers and peaks as you ride on the sled, you'll even get a chance to drive the dog team yourself. This is a unique Alaska experience you’ll always remember. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Scenic 15-minute flight to and from a remote camp on Punchbowl Glacier • The camp is managed by the Seavey family, renown for raising teams of Iditarod champions • Meet the friendly Alaskan Huskies; learn about the musher’s lifestyle and historic Iditarod race • Plenty of photo opportunities of you on the glacier, driving the dog team, playing with the dogs! • We provide light weight rain jacket and pants, fleece gloves, and outer boots that slip over your shoes We offer a complimentary round-trip transfer from any hotel or B&B in Girdwood. Driving to Girdwood? Park at our hangar. • We ask all guests to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled flight time so you can take part in a short safety briefing before your tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Small infants (prior to walking) may ride on an adult’s lap free
- Operates on a snow-covered glacier, possible cool temperatures and occasional rain, please dress appropriately
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour time.
- Weight limit is 290 pounds per guest. Additional fee for
- Must be able to walk unassisted on uneven snow, and hold on to the sled
- Round-trip shared transfer from any Girdwood hotel or B&B (if required)
Redemption Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Please arrive 30 minutes before your flight time.
If you have requested a shuttle, we will pick you up from your location in Girdwood 30 minutes before your flight.
Traveler Pickup Information
We will meet you out front in a clearly marked shuttle van.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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