Juneau Shore Excursions: Helicopter Dogsledding Experience and Additional Glacier Landing

8995 Yandukin Dr, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

While visiting Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, it can be difficult to decide what activities to fit into your busy sightseeing schedule. Take the stress away from your planning with this Juneau shore excursion that combines a helicopter flight, dog sledding, and a glacier walk into one day, so you can get more from your time in the Last Frontier. Please note: Cruise ship passengers, keep in mind the shuttle will pick up one hour before listed flight time.

Pack two popular Alaskan experiences into just a couple of hours
See one of the US’ most beautiful states, Alaska, from the sky
Go dog sledding through the snow on Herbert Glacier
Walk around the lower part of the glacier for even more remarkable views

What To Expect

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Flight departs from the airport and will take you up to the Herbert Glacier Dog Sled camp.

13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Our Dog Camp Crew will meet you at the helicopter and take you over to the orientation area. Once you meet your mushers and dogs you’ll take off on the ultimate thrill of riding with the dog sled team. If you’re feeling extra adventurous you can try your hand at driving the team. You will be on the trail for roughly 40mins.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Once you are down with your dog sled ride, meeting the dogs and puppies the helicopter will come back and fly you to the lower portion of the glacier where there is exposed glacier ice. During this stop you can take in amazing views, drink the fresh cold glacier water and explore around the surrounding area. Your pilot will be your guide for this stop.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Helicopter tour over the stunning Herbert Glacier on your way back to the Coastal heliport

13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Total weight per passenger: 500 lbs
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please ensure to select the correct passenger option when booking your tour. The space inside the aircraft and we want to guarantee everyone will be comfortable in the helicopter. Selecting the improper option or misreporting weight can cause tour delays and cancellations without refund.
No-bag policy. If you have medical needs that require a carry on, please note at time of booking. All bags brought to base will be stored in the tour office until you return from your flight
Dress warmly and in layers, and wear rubber-soled shoes such as a light hiking boot or athletic shoes. The tour company will provide overshoes and can supply raincoats as needed. Remember to bring your camera, film and binoculars!
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time or full refund
Please ensure your weight is in the correct format (kgs/lbs) when you include your weight at checkout
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS – Please remember that each passenger will be weighed at our facilities. Be sure accurate weights have been reported and proper passenger types have been selected for each passenger. Misreporting weights or selecting the wrong passenger type may cause tour delays and cancellations without refunds.
Failure to provide mandatory information will result in cancellation of bookings. You must provide individual weights and pick up location details.
Coastal Helicopters will try our best to accommodate parties/families in the same helicopter. However, we cannot guarantee seating as it is all based on helicopter weight and balance, as well as the other parties within the flight. This will be determined at the time of check in once everyone on the flight has weighed in. Should your family/party be in split into multiple helicopters, the landing will happen together. Please also note that lap children are NOT allowed, and each passenger must purchase a full fare ticket.
Please get in touch with us if you have limited mobility as we would like to make this tour as comfortable and accessible to you as we can.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Included/Excluded

Boots and raincoats, if needed
Round-trip helicopter flight
Guided glacier walk
Transportation to and from facilities
Guided Experience with dog mushing

Gratuities

Durations

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

8995 Yandukin Dr, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

from 807 $