Experience an unbelievable Alaskan adventure, starting a helicopter ride over spectacular glaciers before taking a tour with Iditarod sled dogs.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1.5 - 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 9 participants

Highlights

Enjoy a flight over the majestic Chugach Range, Knik Glacier, Lake George, and more
Embark on a 1-hour dogsled adventure on real snow
Experience better weather than Girdwood, Seward, Juneau, Haines, or Skagway

Full description

Soar over Alaska on a spectacular helicopter ride above glaciers and icebergs. Search the skyline for moose, black bears, Dall sheep, and mountain goats. Land on a glacier snowfield and enjoy a whole hour with Alaskan sled dogs and their mushers who live here all summer long.

Take the dog team for an exhilarating dog sled ride through snow, surrounded by amazing scenery. Overboots so your shoes stay dry, extra jackets and warm gear can be provided. Stand on the runners and mush your own dog team, or sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team.

The length of this tour makes it perfect for any traveler. After the 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, meet the puppies and take pictures with your favorite dogs.

After the dog sled experience, take a helicopter ride over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses on your way back to the lodge.

Includes

30-minute helicopter flight
60-minute dog-sled tour
Permit and facility fees

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Knik River Lodge, 29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer, AK 99645, USA

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Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Sunglasses
Hat
Hiking shoes

Know before you go

Please wear sturdy footwear like hiking boots or athletic shoes (no heels or open toe shoes), wind and waterproof outer layer, warm layers like wool or fleece, a hat that covers your ears, thin gloves, sunglasses, and a camera

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 5 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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The staff notified in a timely manner that the dog sledding part was not going to be possible due to bad weather and it is excellent thinking of the client's safety, however the passage by helicopter and to the glacier was possible and the attention and explanation of safety and the Shine pilot were excellent. The kindness of the pilot was very nice and his explanations on the flight and on the glacier were extraordinary. They provided us with a device for special footwear to walk on the glacier. The tour on the glacier was excellent, I 100% recommend this tour!

May 19, 2022

September 13, 2021

A wonderful experience. excellent service. the helicopter pilot is courteous and professional. Unique views and the dog sledding and handlers are exceptional. 100% recommended.

September 12, 2021

Anchorage Area: Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour

Anchorage Area: Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour

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