Seward: Helicopter & Dog Sledding on Godwin Glacier
Land on a 5-Mile Glacier, Then Ride Behind Sled Dogs
You fly by helicopter from Seward to Godwin Glacier, ride a dog sled pulled by racing huskies for about 25 minutes, and spend time with the musher and puppies before flying back. The package includes the helicopter flight both ways, all gear, and a professional guide who knows the glacier intimately. Book directly with the family-run operator to confirm your departure time.
Step-by-step itinerary
Helicopter flight and dog sledding
- Fly to Godwin Glacier
- Meet sled dogs and mushers
- Enjoy 25-minute dog sled ride
- Stop for photos on glacier
- Play in snow and cuddle puppies
What’s included
Your day includes helicopter flight to and from Godwin Glacier, a 25-minute dog sled ride driven by a professional musher, overboots to wear over your shoes, time to meet the sled dogs and learn about their training, and cuddle time with puppies. All taxes, fees, and handling charges are covered.
Times
Next departure: 10 May 2027
Information
Fly by helicopter to Godwin Glacier, ride sled dogs with a professional musher, and cuddle puppies. Includes flight, 25-min sled ride, and gear. Small family operator.
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The experience
The helicopter lifts off from Seward and banks toward the coast, and suddenly Godwin Glacier spreads below you: five miles long, four miles wide, white and still under the summer sun. You descend onto the snow itself. A team of Alaskan huskies is waiting, their breath visible in the cold air, and a professional musher stands ready to take you out on the sled. This is the part most people don't expect: the dogs are athletes, lean and focused, and they pull hard. The ride lasts about 25 minutes, and you're moving across the glacier with nothing but snow and sky around you.
Seward Helicopters has been flying this route longer than anyone else in town. They're locally owned, which means the pilots know every ridge and wind pattern on Godwin Glacier. The operation is small enough that you're not herded through a factory experience. You meet the mushers, learn how the dogs are trained and cared for year-round, and get the kind of detail you'd miss on a bigger tour. After the sled ride, there's time to play in the snow and hold the puppies, which is the part that tends to stick with people.
The whole day is built around one helicopter flight in and one out, so you're not spending hours on the ground or waiting in lines. You get overboots to wear over your regular shoes, and the musher handles the sled while you sit as a passenger. It's not a backcountry expedition. It's a few hours total, with the glacier itself as the centerpiece. If you're in Seward and want to see what the interior looks like without committing to a multi-day trip, this is the shortcut.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 12 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.
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 24 h before the start.
Is there a weight limit for this tour?
Yes. The FAA limit is 290 pounds per seat including gear. Guests weighing 250 pounds or more pay a $150 comfort fee at check-in.
What's included in the price?
Helicopter flight to and from the glacier, the dog sled ride, overboots, and time to cuddle with puppies. All taxes and fees are included.
Do I need previous dog sledding experience?
No. You ride as a passenger while a professional musher drives the sled. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.
What should I wear?
Dress warmly for glacier conditions. Overboots are provided to wear over your regular shoes or boots.
Can I book this tour if I'm visiting Seward for just one day?
Yes. The tour is a few hours total and departs from Seward, making it feasible for a day visit.
Operated by Seward Helicopter Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
Seward: Helicopter & Dog Sledding on Godwin Glacier
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 679 per person
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