Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour
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Anchorage, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Punchbowl Glacier is only accessible by helicopter—and combining an aerial approach with a dog sledding session on the snowfield below, plus the chance to drive the sled yourself, is an experience that can't be replicated independently. This tour covers the helicopter flight to the glacier, a sled dog run across the alpine snowfield, and a guide who covers the history of the Iditarod Trail throughout.
- Ask your guide as many questions as you like about the history of dogsledding
- Enjoy overhead views via a scenic helicopter flight
- Get more personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Learn about mushing while experiencing it firsthand
What's Included
- 90-minute Helicopter Dogsledding Tour
- Helicopter flight to glacier
- Guided dogsled experience
- All taxes and fees
- Gratuities
- Comfort surcharge applied to guests over 250lbs
- Transportation from Anchorage to Girdwood available. Please call our office for more information
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 599 Mt Hood Dr, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
Departs from Girdwood Airport. Transportation from Anchorage or Girdwood to our base is available for an additional fee. Please contact our office to schedule your shuttle pick up.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Alpine Air Alaska
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Billie_F
Don’t miss this experience! We’ve traveled the world and this is one of the most exciting things we’ve done. We were grounded 3x before finally making it to the glacier. The staff worked so hard to get us up before our cruise departed Alyeska Resort. Everyone was so friendly. Our guide Riley was excellent. We got to hold puppies, and play with the dogs. They gave us all the cold weather gear we needed.
Reviews
4.9
based on 231 reviews
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Jay_M, Jul 2026
Quick helicopter ride over the mountain to the dog sled camp on the glacier. It was a fun experience to learn about the dog sled process and then ride along. We also got to hang out with some of the puppies.
Gilley_S, Jul 2026
My son and grandson thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter ride to the glacier and dog sledding. My grandson’s favorite part was being able to play with the huskies after sledding! This was a trip of a lifetime!!!!
Gary_L, Jul 2026
This is an exceptional adventure for everyone the people were amazing. The mushers were very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are happy you had a great experience!
CHRISTINA_M, Jul 2026
Hello. Only reason I rate this low is because the experience was cancelled due to bad weather.
We were unable to rebook a new date since we are on vacation and leaving area otherwise we were very excited to experience it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are sorry to hear your tour was cancelled due to poor weather. The safety of our passengers is our top priority. We hope you had a great trip to Alaska!
Peggy_C, Jul 2026
The experience was amazing. They provided us with clothing that really came in handy ~ so nice! The staff was so friendly & super helpful! Dogs were adorable!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words!
peggy_m, Jul 2026
Absolutely fabulous! It was a perfect 60* day and sunny. Gideon was our musher, very knowledgeable and personable. Sat in the front seats of the helicopter with fabulous views of the trip to the glacier and back. After meeting the puppies and cuddling them, we jumped on our sled and off we went! Fabulous! Have I said fabulous enough?? Highlight of our two month trip to Alaska. Do it.
Julie_P, Jun 2026
This was the highlight of all our Alaska excursions. The helicopter ride was amazing as the views were breathtaking. The dogs were incredible and the sledding was fun. My whole family fell in love with the puppies, they were absolutely adorable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that your family had such a lovely time! - Sofie
Kris_R, Jun 2026
We absolutely loved this excursion. The helicopter ride gave us some amazing views that you would not see from the ground. Great time mushing around the camp, petting puppies, and snow sledding. Once in a lifetime type of experience. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are glad that you had great views that allow you to see Alaska differently, and a fun time at dog camp! Thank you so much for flying with us!
Ellen_L, Jun 2026
Safe, informative, fun they take very good care of the dogs. Great experience. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind words Ellen!
Elizabeth_K, Jun 2026
We had a blast getting up to the camp and playing with the puppies. The staff give you an incredible amount of information and the ride was so unique. This is an experience like no other and I’d recommend it to everyone coming to Alaska.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are happy you enjoyed yourself and thank you for your recommendation!
Robert_S, Jun 2026
Do not miss this! What an exciting adventure we had! From the helicopter ride up the mountain to the ride back down, every second was exciting and thrilling. I am a scaredy cat but felt perfectly safe the entire trip. Everything was explained and safety was their first priority. The mushers were great and we learned so much about the Alaskan
Iditarod. The dogs were happy to get hooked up to the sled and excited to run. The mushers knew them all by name and obviously cared very much for them. We even go to hold some adorable puppies! This will always be the highlight of our trip to Alaska!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Robert, I’m stoked to hear that we were the highlight of your Alaskan adventure! - Sofie
Jan_H, Sep 2025
Absolutely hands down one of the best experiences we have had during our trip to Alaska! Every single person we encountered on this trip was friendly and helpful. The helicopter trip was fun (our first) and riding with Calvin on his sled and listening to the knowledge he’s gained working with the dogs and actually running the Iditarod last March was unforgettable! 100% recommend this tour!! Well worth the money! Thank you for the memories!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for joining us on a Glacier Dog Sled Tour. I'm glad you enjoyed your very first helicopter flight and sledding with the dog team across the glacier.
Kindly,
Rachel
Pamela_D, Aug 2025
Truly amazing..from the hotel pick up, the staff before and after the ride, the mushers, pilots, and the view! Definitely would do this again. Next time we will do the multiple glacier landings.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Pamela,
We look forward to flying with you again! Yes, check out the Glacier Discovery flight, it is one of my favorite tours!
Kindly,
Rachel
Charles_E, Jul 2025
This was a great experience from start to finish. Our van driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Everyone at the heliport was fantastic, our pilot did a phenomenal job. Everyone at the dog camp was wonderful and of course the dogs were amazing! Definitely a worthwhile experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Charles, thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed every part of the experience! I'll pass this on, our team (and the dogs!) love hearing it. -Cadence
Billie_F, Jul 2025
Don’t miss this experience! We’ve traveled the world and this is one of the most exciting things we’ve done. We were grounded 3x before finally making it to the glacier. The staff worked so hard to get us up before our cruise departed Alyeska Resort. Everyone was so friendly. Our guide Riley was excellent. We got to hold puppies, and play with the dogs. They gave us all the cold weather gear we needed.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Billie! I am so glad that you had fun and got to make some great memories up there with the dogs and puppies!! Thank you for choosing us to have this experience with, we wish you the best as you continue your travels/head home! -Megan
Tom_L, Jun 2025
Incredible experience, worth every penny. Super friendly bus driver, amazing helicopter ride and then a stunning spot for the dog ride. This is a must do!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Tom! I am so happy to hear this. I hope the rest of your time here in Alaska is wonderful! -Megan
Carolyn_C, Jun 2025
It is a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. It was, by far, the highlight of the entire family's trip. We will remember it for a lifetime.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We appreciate this so much, thank you for flying with us! I am so glad that you enjoyed your experience. -Megan
Melisa_W, May 2025
Definitely a must do! Such an amazing experience!! The guides were awesome!! So fun to hang with the dogs and see them in their element!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Melisa! Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it and are so glad you had a great experience! -Megan
amit_b, Sep 2024
We chose this trip based on feedback available on Viator. I did not have safe trip. The base camp team were excellent, very supportive and took utmost care.
The helicopter ride was good.
At the glacier, the musher Whitney and Lucas were very warm & welcoming and gave us detailed instructions.
However, I would suggest improvement in the dog sledding -
1. I along with my family had booked for August 31. I fell twice due to an extremely bumpy ride, uncontrolled speed during crossing of two crevices on the glacier.
I am writing this especially because I was badly injured and have been detected with a broken 6th rib.
2. Safety of the dog sled needs to improve with provisions for safety belts, emergency brakes and helmets.
3. Speed control and communication between mushers and last rider needs to improve. Overall physical safety of riders must improve to ensure a better overall experience during and after the sledding trip.
Lisa_R, Aug 2024
Amazing, once in a lifetime experience. We had a wet and rainy day, and we still loved it. Riding in the helicopter was exciting and we all loved the chance to pet the puppies!
Tony_R, Aug 2024
Was one of our favorite activities. The dogs and their handlers are very personable. Also amazing to meet a puppy litter
Diana_S, Aug 2024
It was a great experience! Don't miss out! Highly recommend. Got to play with the puppies and learn about the dogs training program during the summer and winter.
Amy_L, Jul 2024
What a beautiful and fun experience. All the staff were friendly and informative. We had kids, adults, and seniors. Highly recommend!
Vrinda_K, Jun 2024
Such an amazing and memorable experience! Everybody was so nice, the dogs were so amazing and well loved. The helicopter ride was short, but beautiful, and the mushing on the glacier was phenomenal! So much fun!
Cameron_F, Jun 2024
The crew at Alpine Air were helpful, attentive and provided great customer service. The helicopter ride, though short, was beautiful and fun. We loved hanging out with the dogs. I did not expect the actually dogsledding to be so peaceful. We loved hearing stories from the mushers and learning about the Iditarod. This is a must do tour!
Yvonne_S, Jul 2022
We traveled with a 10 month old and a 78 year old. Guides went out of their way to ensure everyone was safe and had a great time!
Tiffany_S, Jul 2021
We had to try a few times due to weather but totally quiet it! 3 min of mushing your own sled! All the dogs are great!
RANDY_S, Jul 2021
Our BEST EXPERIENCE in years, maybe the BEST EVER. Outstanding staff! Beautiful views! Exciting helicopter ride!
Peter_D, Jun 2021
Loved riding the sleds with the dogs and helping harness the dogs. Great experience for the whole family.
Only negative was Ryan. He was negative about everything including things about sledding, and even interrupted our conversation to tell us our future plans were bad as well.
Corey_B, Jun 2021
It was amazing to experience multiple things all in one tour. We were able to ride in a helicopter, learn about the dogs, how to opporate a dog sled, see the cutest dogs and puppies, and have amazing people there helping and educating us on everything. All while admiring beautiful scenery from the glaciers to rivers and more. Truly an amazing experience and highly recommend to others. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Thank you for the appreciative review! We are happy you were able to take in Alaska's views and our dogsledding camp.
Safe travels,
Clara
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