Shore Excursions Group
Helicopter Sled Dog Adventure
Skagway Sled Dog & Helicopter Tour
Enjoy an authentic Alaskan helicopter flightseeing excursion in Skagway that combines the unmatched beauty of touring the expansive winter wilderness by air and playing with sled dogs on land. If it’s your first time in Alaska, discover why this tour is an absolute must for travelers!
Glacier Flightseeing Tour
In Alaska, this helicopter tour is only the first step on this journey straight out of a Jack London novel. Your experienced pilot will fly you over the massive ice formations, deep-blue crevasses, and shimmering ice rivers of Alaska while pointing to the once-in-a-lifetime views out each window.
As you arrive at your destination, the majestic peaks, sculpted by glaciers, reveal themselves as you draw near the Denver Glacier sled dog camp, where a bustling scene of dogs, adorable pups, and dedicated staff comes into view.
Sightseeing Sled Dog Tour
Upon arriving at the dog camp, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will provide an informative demonstration, allowing you to help gear up the dogs and learn about their equipment. The musher will tell stories about the famous Iditarod race and will demonstrate how the dogs whisk them across the glacier. While you won’t be riding the sled, you’ll experience the thrill of watching as the huskies power through the crisp Alaskan snow.
Your Skagway shore excursion continues with time to interact with the sled dogs and their adorable husky puppies. Before your helicopter returns to base, be sure to capture some memorable photos with the Alaskan sled dogs in their snowy home.
This Skagway adventure includes approximately 30 minutes of helicopter time over the frozen glaciers and stunning scenery of Alaska, about 1 hour at the dog camp on the Denver Glacier, and a demonstration of sledding techniques by professional mushers.
Discover Alaska with Shore Excursions Group
Our Skagway helicopter and sled dog tour is the perfect combination of helicopter flightseeing and lovable dogs you’d expect from Shore Excursions Group. It’s truly the experience of a lifetime for Alaska cruise ship passengers that you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our cancellation policy before you book because space is limited.
PLEASE NOTE: Any guests weighing 250 pounds or more (fully clothed) at the time of the tour will need to pay an additional fee to reserve adequate space aboard the helicopter.
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This small yet charming city in Alaska's panhandle is a throwback to the gold rush era. Skagway is a well-preserved part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Vintage trains run through this cozy Alaska destination, while cruise ships regularly arrive and depart from its Inside Passage-situated port.
Skagway activities include day hikes, walking tours, fishing charters, and even dog sledding. Wooden boardwalks, old buildings and a spectacular natural setting all make this town a memorable part of any Alaskan journey. Dining and shopping opportunities also abound here. |
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03/07/25 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $759 |
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All guests, including all children over 24 months old, must purchase a seat and be able to be belted in. The tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs, canes, or walkers. Upon arrival at the glacier, guests will be given a trekking pole, which can be used as a third point of balance. Walking on the glacier involves moving over slippery, uneven surfaces. Guests must be able to walk unassisted to and from the helicopter, a distance of 50 feet, and climb two 18-inch steps in and out of the helicopter. Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113 kilograms or 18 stone) or more on the day of the tour will charged an additional fee to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter. Guests will be weighed on the day of the tour on a state-certified scale while fully clothed and with shoes on. Any guest checking in who is more than 250 pounds (total weight includes shoes and clothing) and did not purchase the additional 1/2 seat will only be allowed to board if there is additional space available. If not, they will try to accommodate you on a later flight, if space is available. Guests under 12 must have an adult with them on the tour. Guests 12 to 17 must have a legal adult guardian escort them to the heliport and sign a special waiver to participate. We must be advised in advance, so special waivers are available at the heliport. Infants up to 24 months can be considered a lap child and sit on the parent’s lap during the flight. They will not be charged, but the infant’s weight MUST be added to the parent’s total weight. If this puts the combined weight at 250 pounds or more, the weight surcharge would be in effect. According to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device may not transport the device on any flight on their person, in carry-on baggage, or checked baggage, nor offer the device for air cargo shipment. For security, no carry-on bags or water bottles will be allowed on helicopters. A secure location will be provided at the office for storing personal items. For safety reasons, all electronic tablets of all sizes (IPADS, etc), drones, GoPro sticks, or other extendible items are not allowed on helicopters. Please do not bring them on tour, as there is no place to store them. Tour timing, flight routes, and landing sites may vary due to weather and glacier conditions.
