Dog Sledding & Glacier Adventure by Helicopter
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Adventure,14,Flightseeing,All,63
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$739.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This genuinely Alaskan adventure offers the rare opportunity to mush your dog sled team across a snow-covered glacier.
Helicopter to an exclusive dog sled camp located on the picturesque middle branch of the Norris Glacier. On your way there, you will be amazed by a beautiful heli-flightseeing trip over the vast Juneau Icefield. Watch for the largest glacier on the Icefield -- the advancing Taku Glacier. View spectacular icefalls, rock formations, and untamed wilderness. Accessible only by air, this region is filled with lush forests, glassy alpine lakes, jagged mountain peaks, and awe-inspiring glaciers.
From here on, it all goes to the dogs. You'll land at the dog-sledding base on the glacier and learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned veterans of the legendary Iditarod Race. Master the all-important commands of Hike! Gee! and Haw! Then, armed with your new vocabulary, experience the thrill of zipping across a pristine glacier pulled by a team of friendly huskies. There may be no better way to enjoy the fresh mountain air and scenic vistas.
Enjoy approximately 30 to 35 minutes of helicopter time and one hour at the dog base.
Notes:
A veteran dog sled musher will lead you on your sled adventure. Overboots are provided for glacier landings. Minimum age is 2 years. Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) must pay an additional surcharge over the published fare. Every guest will be weighed at check-in. The tour operator will endeavor to be discreet during this process, but please be aware that individual circumstances may not allow for complete privacy. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. This tour can be cancelled without penalty on the day your voyage commences. Cancellations thereafter are non-refundable. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Flight time, route and time on the glacier may vary due to weather conditions. Carry-on bags are not allowed, and the heliport has limited secure storage. iPads, iPad minis, tablets, drones, Go-Pro Sticks, or other extendable items are not permitted on tour. Aircraft fly no higher than 5,000 feet. Oxygen for personal use is allowed but must be in the form of an FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrator that can be secured to the user's body.