Helicopter Glacier & Dog Camp Adventure
Description
Get ready for the Helicopter Glacier & Dog Camp Adventure, the ultimate Skagway shore tour adventure! Buckle up as you take off from Skagway’s waterfront, soaring over rugged wilderness, snow-capped peaks, and glacial landscapes. Your journey will take you to the remote Denver Glacier, where you’ll touch down in the heart of Alaska’s wild beauty and meet an experienced musher and their team of sled dogs, eager to show you a taste of their legendary sport.
This is no ordinary tour—this is an all-access pass into the life of the Iditarod! Helicopter Glacier & Dog Camp Adventure gives you an up-close look at the extraordinary bond between musher and sled dog. Hear trail tales, learn about dog training and sledding, and feel the energy as you help harness the team for an exhilarating run across the glacier. These dogs aren’t just pets—they’re elite athletes trained for one of the world’s most challenging races. Watch their excitement and power as they sprint across the snow, led by their musher’s commands, in a spectacular display of speed and skill.
But the adventure doesn’t end there! After the sledding demonstration, head over to meet the next generation of racers—the puppies! Cuddle with these future champions, take photos with them against the majestic backdrop of the glacier and capture memories of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This Skagway shore tour offers a heart-pounding blend of adventure, education, and Alaska’s raw natural beauty. Perfect for dog lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the wild. Don’t miss your chance to book the Helicopter Glacier & Dog Camp Adventure—spaces are limited for this unforgettable journey!
Please note that this tour does not include a dogsled ride in order for the musher teams to be better stewards of the Denver glacier and its conditions throughout the season.
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?
Do we get to ride in a sled on this tour?
While guests will not get the opportunity to ride in a sled on this tour, they will be able to help harness the dogs to the sled, watch a team race across the glacier, and play with the puppies and take pictures afterward!
How late in the season do the glacier dogsled tours run?
Glacier dogsled tours are highly seasonal and depend on safe snow and weather conditions at the dog camp. Most glacier dog camps operate from May through late August, but the final operating date can change each year. Cooler summers may allow tours to run later, while warmer temperatures can cause glacier snow conditions to deteriorate sooner, making sledding unsafe for both guests and dogs.
Dog camps most often close by late August. If you’re visiting in late August or September, please check the online availability calendar for your travel date. Our live inventory is the most accurate and up-to-date source; if no departures are listed, the dog camp is likely closed for the season.
For a late-season helicopter glacier experience in Skagway, consider the Skagway Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour. It does not include dogsledding, but it typically offers departures later in the season and still includes scenic flightseeing with a glacier landing.
Why don't I see any tours available for my travel dates?
If you’ve entered your travel date and group size and do not see any tours available, the tours are most likely sold out, not operating that day, or the schedule has not yet been released for booking. If the specific helicopter tour you wanted is missing from the results, that usually means it is not available for your selected date, time, or group size.
Helicopter tours are among the most popular Alaska shore excursions and can sell out months in advance, especially during peak cruise season. If you’re visiting by cruise ship, many tours also require a 45–60 minute buffer to ensure you make it to and from your ship on time, so departures too close to your arrival or all-aboard time won’t appear. For the best chance of securing your preferred tour, date, and departure time, we recommend booking as soon as your travel itinerary is confirmed.
Our live availability calendar is the most accurate and up-to-date source for open departures. If no helicopter options appear after you enter your details, we recommend checking other available tour types for your port or adjusting your group size if your party can split across separate departures or activities.
For future-season travel, schedules are released gradually, most often in the fall as cruise schedules are finalized. If you’re searching for next season and do not see availability yet, that usually means those departures have not been released, not that they are already sold out. We recommend checking back later as more schedules become available.