Juneau Glacier Dog Sled Tour
About the Tour
Unfasten your Seatbelt & Hold on Tight!
Forget horsepower. This tour is about dog power. This truly Alaskan adventure gives you the rare opportunity to mush your own sled team across a snow capped glacier. Learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned veterans of the legendary Alaskan Iditarod Race. Master the all-important commands of Hike! Gee! and Haw! Experience the unique thrill of zipping across a glacier behind a team of huskies. Our mushers are the real thing and can serve up some truly chilling stories of the Iditarod. Our exclusive dog sled camp is located on the picturesque middle branch of the Norris Glacier. On your way there, you’ll enjoy a flightseeing trip over the Juneau Icefield. You’ll get to see some of nature’s most beautiful landscapes in areas that are accessible by air only. So how about it? Ready to drive the original SUV? We’ll see you on the glacier.
Find out more: Visit the Glacier Dog Sled Tour Picture Gallery or read the Tour Testimonials.
Base/Location: Juneau
Tour Time: 2.75 hours
Flight Time: approximately 35 minutes
Dog Camp Time: 1 hour, (approximately 25 minutes of dog sledding)
Gear Provided: Glacier boots
Prices: starting at $489 *per person
*Fuel Surcharge May Apply. Reservations are recommended.
At a Glance: The Dog Sled Adventure
• Enjoy Glacier Flightseeing en route to camp
• Learn how to mush your own sled team
• Experience the thrill of dog sledding on a snow capped glacier
• Personal instruction from Iditarod and Yukon Quest race team veterans
Note: Please come prepared. Dress warmly and in layers. You’ll need a good jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and your sense of adventure!
Era Helicopters LLC operates under a special use permit in the Tongass National Forest.
Tour operates from May 11th to August 31st. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds and over will be required to report accurate weights prior to day of flight for weight and balance manifesting. Due to length of tour and passenger loads, all passengers will be required to “weigh in” at heliport. For passengers requesting additional seating space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. All times are approximate.
Hours of Operations and Phone Numbers:
Juneau 7 – 7 (seven days a week)
May 1st through Sept 25th
8 am to 5 pm
phone: 907-586-2030
phone: 907-463-3959
