Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA
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Alaska, USA
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What's Included
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What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
What's Included
- Landing and facility fees
- Helicopter flight - Apron 30 min round trip
- WATERPROOF OVERBOOTS - we provide boots that slip on over your shoes to keep them dry
- Guided Dogsled on snow
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
- WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Meeting Location
Meeting point
East Knik River Road
Palmer, AK 99645, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Knik River (Pass By)
Drive your own sled-dog team with 4 time Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey's team of mushers, handlers and champion dogs on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery.Start this adventure with a helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep and goats.Land on a huge snow eld high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with champion sled dogs and their mushers that live here all summer. Take the dog team for an exhilarating ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team.After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over a 1,000 miles long, and of course take pictures with your favorite dogs.After the tour the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour
- SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
- Restaurant Service is available on site May 8 - September 30. Snacks are available year round for purchase.
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs. his allows us to block out an additional seat for safety and comfort
- DRESS FOR ALL WEATHER - the weather at dog camp is high elevation and may be cold and wet. Layers with an outer waterproof shell is recommended.
- Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
- BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE HELICOPTER - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour – ANCHORAGE AREA?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-69866P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour – ANCHORAGE AREA?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Landing and facility fees.
- Helicopter flight - Apron 30 min round trip.
- WATERPROOF OVERBOOTS - we provide boots that slip on over your shoes to keep them dry.
- Guided Dogsled on snow.
The following is NOT included:
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs.
- WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Landing and facility fees
- Helicopter flight - Apron 30 min round trip
- WATERPROOF OVERBOOTS - we provide boots that slip on over your shoes to keep them dry
- Guided Dogsled on snow
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs
- WARM WEATHER GEAR - you are landing in the snow. Layers is advised with a waterproof outer shell.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- NOT PERMITTED: DRONES-SMOKING ITEMS (VAPES/LIGHTERS/E-CIG)-FIREARMS-BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- CHECK IN is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, your tour
- SERVICE ANIMALS are permitted if they are secured in a crate only. Call for specifications
- Restaurant Service is available on site May 8 - September 30. Snacks are available year round for purchase.
- Comfort surcharge applied for anyone over 250lbs. his allows us to block out an additional seat for safety and comfort
- DRESS FOR ALL WEATHER - the weather at dog camp is high elevation and may be cold and wet. Layers with an outer waterproof shell is recommended.
- Alaska Helicopter Tours has Robinson 44s and ASTAR helicopters. We never guarantee the type of helicopter you will be flying in unless a private helicopter option is purchased. Parties with multiple separate bookings, or parties over 2 passengers may be in 2 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour.
- VAN TRANSFERS TO DEPARTURE LOCATION NOT INCLUDED - can be added for a fee
- BAGS/BACKPACKS/LOOSE STRAPS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE HELICOPTER - please leave all bags in the vehicle or we do have lockers to store them
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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