Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled + Knik Glacier Landing

Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour (Plus Lower Glacier Landing)

Duration

2 hours

About

2 TOURS IN 1!

The ultimate multi activity package: a helicopter tour, a dogsled tour and a landing on the lower glacier to explore the melt pools and crevasses. Depart by helicopter from Alaska Glacier Lodge, fly over glaciers and land on a snow field high in the mountains where the dogs and their mushers are waiting for you. Drive your sled-dog team on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. The mushers welcome you on the glacier and you enjoy a whole hour with Alaskan huskies that live here all summer long. Take the dog team for an exhilarating 2-mile ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team if you want, or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team. After your dogsled tour meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over a 1,000 miles long, meet the puppies and of course take pictures with your favorite dogs. After an hour the helicopter takes you down to the lower glacier where you land again for a second tour. Here you explore the blue melt pools, crevasses and other cool glacial features with your pilot/guide. We provide overboots so your shoes stay dry and crampons to wear while exploring the ice on the lower glacier. We provide overboots that fit over your shoes to keep them dry.

Tour Highlights:

• Helicopter flight over the majestic Chugach Range, Knik Glacier, Lake George and more
• Includes a one-hour dogsled tour on real snow plus a 30-minute landing & tour on the lower glacier
• Fly down the Great Gorge of the Knik, awarded National Landmark status for it’s beauty
• Small group size, very personal tour
• Better weather than Juneau, Skagway or Seward, virtually no cancellations
• Excellent chances of seeing wildlife

Total tour time:** 2 hours

Flight time:** approximately 30 minutes

6% ONLINE BOOKING FEE applied to any reservations made online. To avoid this fee please call 907-272-7777 to book directly

TYPES OF HELICOPTERS WE FLY

Alaska Helicopter Tours has multiple 3 passenger Robinson 44s. These helicopters have a per seat limit of 300 lbs and a total combine passenger weight limit of 600 lbs. If your passenger weight exceeds 600lbs or for parties of more than 3 guests, your party may be in 2 or 3 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour. (added bonus is everyone will have a window seat and you can take pictures and video of the other helicopter from the air) If a guest exceeds the 300 lb per seat limit we may have additional helicopter options.

Please call for assistance in booking groups larger than 9 passengers or for additional helicopter options.

RECOMMENDED TO BRING/WEAR

SUMMER (May 1 - September 19)

• Sturdy footwear like hiking boots or athletic shoes, no heels or open toe shoes please
• Wind & waterproof outer layer
• Warm layer like wool or fleece
• Hat that covers your ears
• Thin gloves
• Sunglasses
• Empty Water bottle for Glacier Water

WINTER (September 20 - May 1)

• Warm winter boots
• Thick Winter Jacket
• Warm under layer like wool or fleece
• Hat that covers your ears
• Thick gloves
• Sunglasses

PROHIBITED ITEMS

BEAR SPRAY

LIGHTERS

BATTERY PACKS

LOADED GUNS

LOOSE STRAPS - Purse or camera straps need to be placed around your neck

BACKPACKS/BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE HELICOPTER** Please put all items you wish to bring with you into your pockets. Water bottles can be held or placed under the seat while in flight.

PHOTO PACKAGE ADD-ON

Alaska Helicopter Tours pilots are equipped with a camera to take candid shots of you while you are experiencing your tour as well as Go Pro to take footage of your flight. A link to these photos and videos will be uploaded to you via email which can take up to 48 hours. If you have questions about these after the 48 hour mark, please email [email protected].

PASSENGER WEIGHTS

To safely balance the weight distribution of the aircraft, it’s essential that we have accurate weights for all guests. We request your weight at the time of booking so we can plan how to combine parties on the same flight and map out seating. When you check-in at our base for your flight, we confirm all passenger weights by weighing you at that time. If we are unable to fly a guest due to an inaccurate weight provided at the time of booking, no refund will be made.

Weight and balance of helicopters is an important part of our safety program. Seating is assigned based on weight and balance following guidelines which have been approved by the FAA. We cannot guarantee seats as the weight of guests must be balanced within the aircraft.

Please note that each guest weighing 250 lbs. or more must pay a $150 comfort surcharge to block off an additional seat for weight and balance purposes. Any gusts 300lbs or more must call our reservations team to make the Reservations ration to secure the larger Astar Helicopter.

Our pilots will deliver the best viewing experience they can, in the safest manner possible, under the current local weather conditions. We cannot guarantee what you will see on your tour and we must abide by any FAA issued regulations such as temporary flight restrictions that may be in place at the time of flying.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel you will receive a full refund on tours cancelled 72 hours or more prior to departure date. Bookings cancelled 72 hours or less are non-refundable but you have the option to reschedule for any future date. If you do not show up or are late for your tour without notifying us 24 hours prior to departure you will forfeit any payments. If we need to cancel due to weather or other safety related matters we will of course refund you 100%.

ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO [email protected]

✅ Your Tour is Confirmed!

We’re excited to fly with you and share this unforgettable glacier experience.

📍 Departure Location- 1 Hour North of Anchorage

Alaska Glacier Lodge

29979 E Knik River Road

Palmer, AK 99645

⏰ Check-In

Please arrive 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

A photo I.D. is required for all adult guests at check-in.

🧊 What to Bring / Dress For

Glacier conditions are cooler than in town — please dress in layers and sturdy closed-toe footwear.

In winter, warm boots, gloves, and a hat are recommended.

🎒 Bags & Personal Items

For safety, backpacks and bags are not permitted on the helicopter.

Phones/cameras, water bottles, and small personal items are welcome.

🚫 Not Allowed

Drones • Bear Spray • Lighters • Battery Packs • Firearms

⚖️ Passenger Weights

All guests are discreetly weighed at check-in for weight and balance purposes. Seating is assigned based on weights and cannot be pre-selected. Under-reporting weight may result in additional surcharges, cancellation of the booking without refund, or rescheduling subject to an additional fee.

🚁 Helicopters

We fly Robinson R44, R66, and AStar helicopters.

Aircraft type is not guaranteed unless a private helicopter is booked.

Groups of 2+ may be split between aircraft but will remain together on tour.

🧭 Etiquette & Safety

Your safety is our top priority. Flights may be delayed or rescheduled if weather conditions change.

Your pilot will select the safest landing area and route based on weather and FAA flight restrictions.

Please return to the helicopter promptly when instructed by your pilot to avoid delays or additional charges.

🏦 Did you reserve your tour with a deposit?

The outstanding balance will be processed three days before your scheduled tour.

If you have any questions before your tour, visit our FAQ page or call us at 907-272-7777 — we’re available 7 days a week.

Thank you for choosing to fly with us — we look forward to sharing this adventure with you!

The Alaska Helicopter Tours Team