Juneau Glacier Helicopter and Dog Sledding Excursion, Extended

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Juneau cruise ship terminal!
  
• English-speaking certified guide!
• Experience flightseeing over the world-famous Juneau ice field!
  
• Learn about and try out dog sledding on a real glacier on this extended adventure excursion - Herbert Glacier!
  
• Make a second landing at a different location for exploring!
• Get incredible pictures from above Alaska!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Juneau and Alaska!
  

Note that the departure times vary slightly each day. Please indicate if you want an AM or PM departure and the most convenient time will be assigned to you. All departure times will be at least one hour after the ship's arrival time. Space sells out very quickly!

After transferring 30 minutes from your Juneau cruise ship pier downtown to the Mendenhall Valley heliport, you will weigh/check in with the staff before boarding your helicopter. Based on the total weight of the guests, the flightseeing excursion helicopter can hold up to six guests per departure. NOTE that groups may be split into different helicopters depending on weight distribution, party size, and seating. Then it is time to take off. Your experienced helicopter pilot will lift off giving you views back towards Juneau and across the Mendenhall Valley.

In no time at all, you are over the enormous ice-field formations, looking down at deep-blue crevasses and glistening ice rivers while turning your head back and forth for the once-in-a-lifetime views on either side.

Your helicopter excursion pilot will fly over the spectacular rock formations and icefalls of the Juneau Icefield as you head towards your dogsled camp on top of Herbert Glacier.

Upon arriving at the camp, the professional sightseeing and dog sledding shore excursion staff will provide training and instructions on everything you need to know about dog sledding and mushing. There will also be stories about the famous Iditarod race and time to ask questions before it's time to mush. You will break into teams of two (one sitting, one standing) as you take turns feeling the thrill of speeding over the ice under dog-power. Your time on the glacier consists of approximately 30 minutes with the mushers for your orientation and approximately 30 minutes with the dogs and sled, allowing everyone a chance to ride the sled.

Re-board your helicopter and head for your next destination, which is further down the glacier where it takes on a character. Upon reaching your destination, your expert pilot shuts down the helicopter and becomes your knowledgeable glacier sightseeing excursion guide.

They will escort you on an informative, relaxing walk across the glacier, giving you some details on your natural surrounding and the deep history of these immaculate ice formations. The Snowshoes provided will give you an authentic Alaskan experience on the river of ice.

After approximately 20 minutes on the face of the glacier, you will climb aboard the helicopter and head back to the heliport taking in this incredible landscape from above.

The helicopter portion lasts approximately 2 hours from the time it lifts off until it returns to the heliport but will vary depending on which glacier your pilot determines to be the best on the day of your Juneau helicopter and dog sledding excursion, based on weather and glacier conditions. The rest of the excursion duration consists of your transfers to/from the heliport and pre-flight check-in.

PLEASE NOTE:  

• Standard Plus Passenger: Those weighing 260-299lbs fully clothed. Must purchase 1 seat + the add-on. 
• Premium Passenger: Those weighing 300lb or more fully clothed. Must purchase 2 full seats. 

After booking this Juneau Excursion you will be redirected to our "Additional Info" page where the operator requires the following information for each participant: Name and weight.

What is included?

• Pickup and drop off right at the main cruise ship pier in Juneau
  
• English-speaking and trained Juneau Helicopter and Dog Sled Extended Excursion Shore Excursion guide
  
• Helicopter flight over the Juneau Ice Fields
  
• Introduction and instruction on dog sledding
  
• 5-6 minute dog sled ride on the glacier
  
• Photo opportunity with the dogs
  
• Second landing in a different location for exploration
  
• Snowshoes while walking on the glacier.
  

Excursion Notes

• After booking this excursion you will be redirected to our "Additional Info" page where the operator requires the following information for each participant: Name and weight (dressed in shoes).
  
• Prices shown include all taxes and fees.
  
• Guests must be able to climb in/out of the helicopter.
  
• The excursion is available from May 1 until Sept 1. The end of the season may be shortened due to glacier conditions.
• Guests must be able to walk over the rugged ice on the glacier (frozen ice lake).
  
• Jackets, shoes with traction, gloves, and sunglasses are strongly recommended.
  
• Your weight includes the clothes, shoes, and jacket you are wearing on the day of the helicopter shore excursion.
  
• All guests will be weighed in at the heliport. Any guest over 260 pounds who is not holding an excursion ticket for "over 300 pounds" will be accommodated on a later flight if space is available. If space is not available, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
  
• We recommend wearing layers with the top layer being waterproof.
• Please wear sensible walking/hiking shoes that may get wet.
  
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, fishing license(s), excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Those weighing 260-299lbs fully clothed. Must purchase 1 seat + the add-on.
• Those weighing 300lb or more are fully clothed. Must purchase 2 full seats. 

Where we meet

For this Juneau Helicopter Icefield and Dog Sled Extended Excursion, you will meet your local shore excursion staff right in the Juneau cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Passenger names and weights are required at the time of booking by the FAA for weight and balance calculations.
• NOTE that groups may be split into different helicopters depending on weight distribution, party size, and seating.
• To ensure the comfort of all travelers, passengers weighing between 260-299lbs (clothed weight) must pay an additional $150.00 to secure extra space in the helicopter aircraft (see excursion shopping cart options).
• To ensure the comfort of all travelers, passengers weighing 300+lbs (clothed weight) must pay an additional 2 seats.
• For safety, lap children are not allowed on the helicopter. All guests must be buckled into their own seats.
• There is a no-bag policy on all helicopters, if you have medical needs that require a carry-on, please contact us.
• All bags brought to the helicopter shore excursion base will be stored in the excursion office until you return from your flight.
• Pregnant women up to 10 weeks should check with their doctor before booking this excursion.
• Women 10 weeks or over should not participate in this excursion.
• Each helicopter holds up to 6 participants.
• This Juneau Glacier Helicopter and Dog Sledding Excursion, Extended may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.