Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled

1.5 hours | 1 landing on snow covered glacier

Duration 1.5 hours
Group size Maximum 12 people
Meets at Alaska Glacier Lodge 29979 East Knik River Road, Palmer AK 99645

About

Take an Alaskan dog sled ride over snow-covered glacier with an Iditarod dog team! Sit back and enjoy or stand on the runners and mush the team. Meet the dogs and see how the mushers and dogs live at 4,500 ft elevation. You’ll fly over the deep blue glacier crevasses of the Knik Glacier and spot moose, dall sheep, and bears as you fly alongside the ridges of the Chugach Mountains.

Activity Level: Light

Highlights

  • Dog sled on snow in the summer
  • Aerial views of glaciers, mountain ridges, and wildlife
  • Easy day trip from Anchorage; transfers available on request

What to expect

Check in 45 minutes prior for a safety briefing and overboot fitting. Followed by flightseeing over Knik and Cataract Glaciers. One hour at the dogsledding location with the dog sled ride and area tour. Unique flightseeing path back to lodge.

What’s included

  • Helicopter flightseeing and dog sled ride
  • Overboots to keep your shoes dry and clean
  • Professional mushers to lead your ride and teach you about the dogs

What to bring

  • Closed toe shoes
  • Warm layers with a waterproof outer layer
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • Camera

Good to know

All flights and landings are weather‑dependent. The glacier is typically ~15 degrees cooler than lower elevations in Anchorage or Palmer. No drones or alcohol.

Cancellation

Full refund when canceled 24+ hours before departure.

Add‑ons

Knik Glacier landing to walk on the ice and see melt pools, Van transfers from Anchorage, Trip Protection

Cancellation

If you need to cancel you will receive a full refund on tours cancelled 24 hours or more prior to departure date.
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