Skagway Helicopter and Dogsled Excursion
Description
Glaciers, dogs, and helicopter rides: what more could you ask for? On the spectacular Skagway Helicopter and Dogsled Excursion, that is exactly what you will get! This incredible tour takes you from the quaint port town of Skagway high onto the Juneau Icefield, where you will be greeted by the excited yips of the true northern athletes, Alaskan sled dogs. This 2-hour Skagway dog sled tour will delight you with glacial views, towering peaks, and a thrilling dog mushing experience. At the dog sled camp, you will even have the opportunity to learn the art of mushing from your experienced guides, and give it a go for yourself! The Skagway Helicopter and Dogsled Excursion is a unique Alaskan excursion that lets you experience both the quintessential sport and breathtaking beauty of this great state.
Your Skagway Helicopter and Dogsled Excursion is a two-hour excursion that will delight you from start to finish. Your excursion takes off right from the historic Skagway waterfront to begin your tour. From here, you will begin your 15 minutes of breathtaking helicopter time over the mountains of Skagway on your journey to Denver Glacier. Here, your Skagway dog sledding tour will begin. You will have 30 minutes to explore the dog sledding camp, interact with the dogs and mushers, and learn about this traditional Alaskan sport. Then, it’s your turn to experience the excitement of mushing! You will hear the energy and joy the dogs feel as they are selected to run, yipping and straining against their harnesses, and you will be given the option to assist the musher driving the sled or hand over the reins and enjoy the ride. There is truly nothing like a Skagway dog sled tour on snow! Your Skagway Helicopter and Dogsled Excursion ends with an equally beautiful 15 minutes of helicopter time back to Skagway as you stare down at Denver Glacier and the spectacular Lynn Canal.
Looking for more opportunities to mush on a glacier? Heading to Juneau? Check out the Helicopter Dogsledding with Extra Landing!
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need extra help on the tour?
Will we see wildlife on the tour?
What happens if the weather is unsafe to fly?
If the weather is not cooperating and the pilots determine that it's unsafe to fly, we'll do our best to reschedule you to a later time of day that works for you. If you choose not to reschedule and we can't find a time that works for you, we will refund you.
How many passengers per helicopter?
What if my tour group is larger than 6 people?
Can infants come on the tour?
Know Before You Book
Quick Facts
Itinerary • 2h 00min • 5 activities
Check-in for your tour at the main office located a short walk away from the cruise ships. The office is easy to spot and detailed map and directions are provided.
Complete the check-in process, put on the provided gear, and go through a safety briefing before loading into your helicopter.
Lift off for a short flight to the dog camp. Your mushers will be ready to give you an introduction to the sport.
Get a glimpse into winter dog sled racing and meet the team that will be pulling your sleds for a thrilling 30 minute ride across the glacier.
Return flight to the basecamp to grab any belongings before returning to your cruise ship.