Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sledding Adventure Tour
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Seward, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 15 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience a side of Alaska that most tourists miss, with a dog sled ride pulled by a team of huskies and mushers along the Godwin Glacier, offering sweeping views of Alaska's snowy landscape. Your Alaskan tour includes round-trip travel to the glacier from Seward by helicopter for a thrilling bird's-eye view of the state and its rugged landscape. Plus, you also get some time with the pups before you go dogsledding, too.
- Combine a dogsledding ride and helicopter flight into one handy booking
- Get aerial views of the Godwin Glacier during the short helicopter ride
- Learn about dog sledding, the Alaskan state sport
- Overboots to go over your shoes are provided to keep your feet dry
What's Included
- Helicopter Flight to and from Godwin Glacier
- Sled ride pulled by real race dogs and driven by a professional musher
- Overboots (to go over your sneakers or boots)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Cuddle time with puppies
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Admission Fee - Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs$150.00 per person
- WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
After check in, your pilot whisks you into the sky on a scenic 15-minute helicopter ride to the Godwin Glacier. Take in 360-degree views of Alaska's natural beauty, including pristine snow fields and towering mountains.
Your helicopter lands at the professional mushers camp where you meet your sledding guide. The team of 25 huskies waits to carry you across the snow fields on a 2-mile (3.2-km) ride. Learn how dog sledding developed for travel and hunting during the harsh winters, and hear about competitive dog sledding races that take place in Alaska.
After your ride, warm up with a hot beverage and have the chance to play with some adorable Husky puppies. Then climb aboard your helicopter for the short flight back to Seward.
Your helicopter lands at the professional mushers camp where you meet your sledding guide. The team of 25 huskies waits to carry you across the snow fields on a 2-mile (3.2-km) ride. Learn how dog sledding developed for travel and hunting during the harsh winters, and hear about competitive dog sledding races that take place in Alaska.
After your ride, warm up with a hot beverage and have the chance to play with some adorable Husky puppies. Then climb aboard your helicopter for the short flight back to Seward.
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Godwin Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 290 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to FAA regulations there is a 290lb weight limit per seat including any gear a guest is carrying
- Seats and helicopters are assigned based on balancing the weight of the helicopter for safety, although an effort is made to accommodate guest preference
- Child pricing is for those under 12 years old and infants are considered babies under 24 months
- Guests 250lb and over will need to pay a $150 comfort fee at check in or prior
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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
David_H
A must do experience when visiting Seward, you will not be disappointed!! From the pick up to drop off the whole team provided an excellent service. Special mention to “Matt the Musher” for allowing us to experience his unique work. His devotion and knowledge of his dog team and sledding shone through and enabled us to immerse ourselves and learn about a world that we didn’t know existed! Certainly one of the highlights of our Alaskan land/sea tour!!
Reviews
4.9
based on 166 reviews
Mary_C, Aug 2025
We highly recommend this excursion. It is well worth the cost. Very exciting and the staff do everything they can to accommodate. It's a definite "must do" if you can afford it.
Susie_W, Aug 2025
This experience was incredible! John, our helicopter pilot took us up to the glacier while showing us the sights from the air. The weather was drizzly and cold-perfect for meeting Matt, the Musher, who introduced us to all the amazing dogs, and then took us for a true dog sled ride. Afterwards we met 7 pups who will be trained for the Iditarod. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience all the way around
Milena_M, Aug 2025
Everything was great, very organized and quite interesting. I would like the girls at the reception to be a little more friendly and offer coffee.
annettegoldwasser, Aug 2025
Helicopter ride was amazing. The operator did an amazing job taking off and landing the helicopter. The Huskies dogs and puppies were so sweet. Absolutely loved holding the puppies. They were so cute! The energy and excitement of these huskies was so exciting. The crew taking care of the huskies were incredible. Our musher was student in college studying to be a vet. What an incredible experience for him. I would highly recommend this excursion. I would love to do this again!
David_H, Aug 2025
A must do experience when visiting Seward, you will not be disappointed!! From the pick up to drop off the whole team provided an excellent service. Special mention to “Matt the Musher” for allowing us to experience his unique work. His devotion and knowledge of his dog team and sledding shone through and enabled us to immerse ourselves and learn about a world that we didn’t know existed! Certainly one of the highlights of our Alaskan land/sea tour!!
Jichuan_H, Aug 2025
Helicopter ride is very scenic and the top of the glacier looks surreal. The dogs are beyond impressive and the puppies are adorable.
Erin_D, Aug 2025
Book it!!! This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us! Everyone was so friendly & kind , the views are amazing, the dogs all well loved & cared for. We really enjoyed our adventure.
Annabelle_B, Aug 2025
What an amazing morning! From the helicopter ride where we spotted two moose and just the most incredible views to the thrilling dogsledding ride. It’s not every day you get to dogsled on a glacier and this was an absolute blast! Meeting all the dogs and getting to hold the puppies was just the cherry on top! It’s clear how much the team loves the pups! Our two teens still talk about this adventure!
Carla_C, Aug 2025
From the moment you take off in the helicopter as you fly up the mountain through the glacier is a scenic experience like no other. Upon reaching the top of the glacier, all the dogs are waiting excitingly to provide you experience a lifetime. The staff is simply fabulous.!
Denise_R, Jul 2025
The 10-12 minute helicopter ride is great, but the experience with the dogs is incredible. You’re given a full hour experience on the glacier. Amari was my guide and he was very kind and knowledgeable. I got to spend a lot of time with the 5 week old puppies who wanted cuddles and attention.
Jesper_M, Jul 2025
A short scenic helicopter flight followed by some adventurous dog sledding in stunning surroundings. We also got the opportunity to play with the puppies. A truly unforgettable experience, which is worth the price tag. All the staff were very dedicated and enthusiastic.
We were picked up directly from the cruise terminal and everything worked flawlessly.
Natalie_P, Jul 2025
Absolutely an experience of a lifetime! Summer training camp for Iditarod race. Spectacular weather and plenty of time with dogs and handlers.
Timothy_k, Jul 2025
The sled ride is in a large loop on the glacier ice field we had 11 racing sled does pulling the sled
Anthony_G, Jul 2025
We loved everything about this excursion. The helicopter ride was fun and then landing on the glacier and seeing the sled dogs was amazing. We had such a great time interacting with the dogs and playing with the puppies. This was a highlight of our trip!
Frank_A, Jul 2025
If you've helicoptered to a glacier before, and gone dogsledding, then this may not wow you. But for the rest of the planet who haven't, you're in for an experience.
The crew lives on this glacier in the summer and takes care of and bonds with the amazing dogs. Amauree was our guide and he is a gentle soul; not only with the dogs but with us.
We were blessed with amazing weather and very comfortable temperatures with little wind.
Steven_A, Jul 2025
Was not rushed. Breathtaking views. Felt very safe - the staff was engaged the entire trip. Dogs were incredible
Lynette_B, Jul 2025
This was the best thing we have done!! The dog handlers just love their team. Scenery was spectacular. Thank you so much
Beverly_K, Jul 2025
It was wonderful overall, but Amari promised that we could change places on the sled. I never got a picture or video of the dogs when they were moving.
Alayne_P, Jun 2025
Unique and incredible experience! Stunning helicopter ride up to the dog kennel on top of the glacier! Loved the entire crew and pups! Book this trip!!!!!
Dr_R, Jun 2025
Highly recommend this amazing tour operator! Excellent experience from beginning to end! Pro tip: if you are embarking on a cruise in Seward, ask for early boarding, drop you bags, and Seward Helicopter Tours will pick you up at the port for your 10 min helicopter ride to Godwin glacier and the dog camp surrounded by mountains. Rachel and her team at Turning Heads Kennels took us on a mile long loop on amazing snow, followed by meeting the puppies. Spectacular weather, spectacular five star service!!! Quick helicopter ride back to base - 90 minutes total. Shuttle ride back to port and back on ship after the highlight of our Alaska experience!
Erin_G, Aug 2024
Incredible experience! We had absolutely perfect weather, which made the helicopter flight so beautiful both to and from the glacier.
The time with the huskys was so precious. Much praise and cuddles, which we loved. We also enjoyed learning and seeing each dog's personality both during our up-close interactions and during the ride. (King, Georgia, Yogi, Daisy..etc...loved them all! )
And it was so impressive to hear the Iditarod stories for those on our team who had run the race numerous times. Can't wait to follow the dogs and the Turning Heads Kennel team in future races!
The mushers, pilots, office staff were all so kind and helpful! Thank you!!
Pete_J, Aug 2024
OMG we spent two weeks in Alaska, and this was the high point of the trip. A 100% must do. The location was great, very clean and very professional. We did not feel rush at any point and the dog camp and getting to ride on the back of the sled was way more than we could have hoped. Yes you do get to stand on the back and drive the sled. On the way down they took us out of way to see a bull moose that they had spotted. The expense is well worth the expense of this excursion
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you! We are so glad you had such an amazing time and are happy to hear we were a highlight!
Stacey_L, Jul 2024
All parts were fantastic, the helicopter pilot, the dog mushers, and the dogs. Being able to walk on a glacier surrounded by snow cover mountains 👍👍
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your trip.
Michael_K, Jul 2024
Our first helicopter and dog sled ride. A once in a lifetime, amazing experience.
Would highly recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you!
Andres_T, Jul 2024
We had an incredible time on this tour. The flight up through the glacier was incredible, and the sled ride and interaction with the dogs was amazing. Our tour guide Meg was awesome and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this trip
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great time!
Jeffrey_H, Jul 2024
spectacular experience w four wows in one. the dogs, the sled ride, the glacier and the helicopter each were special. tip, when they ask if you would like to . . . just say yes. would you like to meet the dogs, would you like to take some pictures, would you like to meet the puppies, would you like the special helicopter ride back to seward. we did this on our last day and we probably saved the best for last.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
What a great compliment! We are so glad you enjoyed our excursion so much.
Melissa_S, Jul 2024
Incredible experience!! Friendly staff, cared for dogs, breathtaking views- what a safe and memorable day.
Tessa_M, Jul 2024
This is one of the best excursions I've been on. The helicopter ride was amazing and had the best views. The guides for the dog sled part of the tour were wonderful as well. The dogs were so sweet. All in all....amazing. I would love to do it again.
Jodee_J, Jul 2024
Great experience..so special, unlike any other travel experience! Pilot and the mushers were great! Super fun time with the puppies!
robin_m, Jul 2024
First helicopter ride was amazing great way to experience the glacier. Dog sledding was fun! The musher was very informative and friendly.
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