Norris Glacier Dog Sled Adventure
What your day looks like
A true Alaskan adventure! Witness the wonders of Juneau’s Norris Glacier through the eyes of an Iditarod musher. On this once-in-a-lifetime excursion, experience the thrill of mushing with a professional sled team of Alaskan sled dogs across the snow-capped Juneau Icefield. Learn the tricks of the trade and master the important commands of “Hike!”, “Gee!”, and “Haw!” as you zip across the snowy terrain. The scenic sights to and from Musher’s Camp provide sweeping views of the lush Tongass National Forest and surrounding glaciers. This unforgettable tour is designed for all ages to enjoy and is sure to be a highlight of your Alaskan journey. Come mush with us!
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy bird’s eye views of up to four glaciers and the world’s largest temperate rainforest
- Learn the history and basics of dog sledding from professional dog racers
- Mush across a snow capped glacier behind a team of well cared for, excitable huskies
- A safety briefing before boarding your helicopter
- Approximately 30 minutes of flight time in an A Star helicopter
- A scenic tour exploring the area via a route chosen by your pilot
- The opportunity to experience dogsledding with a professional sled team of Alaskan huskies
The journey, in full
Please note this is a seasonal tour running from May through August only.
Your day, step by step
Juneau
Dog Sledding at Juneau Icefield.
Juneau
Helicopter Tours at Tongass National Forest.
Juneau
Hiking.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation to and from the helicopter base. Glacier overboots
What to Bring
Dress for a 10-15°F temperature decrease from sea level (at the cruise ship docks) to the glacier. We recommend wearing long socks, gloves, and warm layers You should wear sturdy shoes. You will be outfitted with glacier boots that will cover your footwear provide waterproof protection and make it easier to walk on the snow and ice Be sure to bring your sunglasses, camera, and a thirst for adventure Bring your own reusable water bottle and receive 10% o any item in our gift shop.
Restrictions
This trip requires extended physical activity. Participants should be in good physical condition. Due to safety protocol, we do not allow selfie sticks, iPads, or drones on this tour. Backpacks and purses cannot be accommodated on this tour. We offer secure storage options so you can pick up items upon your return. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick up guests from the Goldbelt Tram at their scheduled departure time. We recommend guests that are arriving to Juneau by cruise ship to be picked up/dropped off at the Goldbelt/Mt. Roberts Tram as it is a convenient location for cruise ship guests. If you have guests that are staying at a hotel we are able to accommodate a different pick-up/drop-off location, we just need to be notified so the reservation reflects that information and our drivers know where to go.
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Mandatory Surcharge for Persons over 250 lbs - 150.00 Per Person
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 2 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Definitely a highlight of our trip to Alaska. The helicopter flight was smooth and amazing. We loved the dog mushing experience and interacting with the dogs. Great experience!
Best experience we've ever had on a cruise excursion. If you are thinking it seems expensive, let us tell you right now, it was worth every cent. Norris has an agreement to leave no trace. The trail and dog house areas were pristine! The dogs were healthy and excited to run. They give you good glacier boots that slip on right over your own shoes. The helecopter ride to the mushers camp was fascinating! So much to see and learn. Like being transported to another world. Don't miss this opportunity. Especially if you have kids.
Wonderful flight up and ride with the dogs
Best excursion in Alaska we have ever done!!! The helicopter ride and views were amazing!!!! Being on top of the glacier with the dogs and learning about them was a bucket wish dream come true!!! Thank you Tyler and crew for an amazing experience!!
We had a great experience, start to finish on this. We set out on a cruise but booked our excursions late, so we had very few options of things we would be interested in. We ended up being able to book this outside of the cruise and it was extremely smooth. Project Expedition was very communicative and responsive with any questions we had and made us feel at ease for what was to be the highlight of our trip. The weather had us concerned going into it, but everything held off enough for us to be able to complete our excursion, and it was really top notch. The helicopter ride was breathtaking and we truly appreciated every employee's clear passion and dedication to the event. The musher's camp was such a cool experience and it doesn't get better than petting dogs on a glacier after a scenic flight. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Client loved it and said it made the entire price of her Alaska cruise worth it! I personally went on the tour as well earlier this month and it was definitely my favorite excursion, by far, as well! Great service and felt very safe and organized.
This excursion was our whole group's favorite and worth every penny! The professionalism of the helicopter pilots and those on at the dog camp were top-notch. It was my first time on a helicopter but I felt safe the whole time and they explained what we were seeing, including pointing out wildlife below. The dogs were energetic and friendly. Expert mushers explained that all the dogs are personally owned and cared for, not a company, and many by the mushers at the excursion. Each dog had their personality and the mushers showed concern and care for each one. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride around the glacier and interacting with the dogs. Our mushers compete in the Iditarod so we plan to watch the next race and cheer them on! One note about cash and cards while on the glacier - the team at the base (where you get fitted for boots) tells you to store purses or items you don't need. The mushers are separate and tipped, like other service providers. Take cash or they have pay services like Venmo available. There's also an opportunity to purchase a photo taken of your whole group during the dog sled ride which can be purchased with a card.
Outstanding experience! Great accommodations and staff!!