Juneau: Helicopter & Dog Sledding with Glacier Landing
You'll Mush Dogs on a Glacier, Then Fly to Another Part of It
You'll spend roughly 40 minutes mushing dogs across Herbert Glacier in a small group, then board a helicopter that flies you to the lower glacier for a walk on exposed ice and glacier water. The pilot narrates the second stop, and the return flight passes over Nugget Falls and the Juneau coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour works for cruise passengers too. Just provide your ship details at booking.
Step-by-step itinerary
Helicopter, dogsledding, and glacier walk
- Check in and safety briefing
- Outfit with glacier boots
- Dog sled ride on Herbert Glacier
- Meet dogs and puppies
- Helicopter flight to lower glacier
- Explore glacier and drink fresh water
- Helicopter tour over Juneau coast
- Return to Coastal heliport
The experience
The hardest part isn't the cold or the altitude. It's deciding which half of this Juneau experience you want more. Most people pick: dog sledding on Herbert Glacier, or a helicopter landing on exposed glacier ice to walk around and drink fresh meltwater. This tour skips the choice. You get roughly 40 minutes mushing in groups of four across the glacial snow, meeting the dogs and puppies at the camp, then the helicopter swings back to collect you and flies to the lower glacier where the ice is bare and the crevasses are visible. The pilot becomes your guide for that stop, pointing out the movement and features you can't see from above.
The day starts with a safety briefing and gear check at the heliport. They outfit you with glacier boots, and the tour company provides overshoes and raincoats if you need them. After the dog sled camp portion wraps up, you're loaded back into the helicopter for the flight to the lower glacier. That's where the real walking happens. The ice is raw and exposed, the views across the Juneau coast are unobstructed, and the water you can drink straight from the glacier is cold enough to make your teeth ache. On the return flight, you'll pass over Nugget Falls and the wild coastline before landing back at the heliport. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though you'll want to add 30 minutes in each direction for travel time.
A few logistics matter. All passenger names and weights must be provided at booking: the FAA requires it for weight and balance calculations. If you weigh 280 pounds or more, there's an additional $100 fee for extra space in the aircraft. Bags aren't allowed on the flight. Anything you need for medical reasons should be flagged at booking so the tour office can store it until you return. Groups max out at 16 people per booking, and the whole experience is weather-dependent. If conditions turn, you'll be offered an alternative time or a full refund. Dress in layers, wear rubber-soled shoes like a light hiking boot, and bring a camera.
What’s included
Your day includes round-trip helicopter flight from the Coastal heliport, dog sledding on Herbert Glacier with a 40-minute mush in groups of four, a guided walk on the lower glacier with fresh glacier water, live pilot commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all necessary gear including glacier boots and overshoes. Raincoats are available if needed.
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Lasts 3h 30m, from US$ 922.05 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 6 and with free cancellation up to 72 h before.
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Operated by Coastal Helicopters
Is this one for you?Book this if you want both the dog sledding and glacier landing experiences without having to choose between them or book two separate tours: the helicopter connection between the two is what makes the full day possible.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 72 h before the start.
How long is the whole tour?
The dog sled camp portion is 60–70 minutes, and the helicopter flight adds time before and after. Plan for several hours total, plus 30 minutes travel time each way if you need hotel pickup.
Can I do just the dog sledding or just the helicopter landing?
This tour combines both. If you want only one, you'd need to book a different product.
What if the weather is bad?
The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you can choose an alternative time or receive a full refund.
Do I need to be fit to do this?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The mushing is done in groups of four, and the glacier walk is at your own pace with the pilot as guide.
Can I bring a bag or backpack?
No bags are allowed on the flight. If you have medical needs requiring a carry-on, note that at booking and the tour office will store it until you return.
What should I wear?
Dress warmly in layers and wear rubber-soled shoes like a light hiking boot or athletic shoes. The tour company provides overshoes and can supply raincoats.
Is this available for cruise passengers?
Yes. Pickup from cruise ship ports is included. Provide your ship details at booking.
What's the weight policy?
All passenger weights must be provided at booking for FAA calculations. Passengers weighing 280 lbs (127 kg) or more pay an additional $100 for extra space in the aircraft.
Juneau: Helicopter & Dog Sledding with Glacier Landing
3h 30m · EN
from US$ 922.05 per person