Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sledding Adventure Tour
Description
Seward Helicopters is the oldest operating Helicopter company is Seward. We know the Seward area and Godwin Glacier better than anyone else. We are locally owned and operated by long time residents of the Seward community. This small family business flys out of Seward exclusively so we make it our priority to experts in flying around this beautiful Alaskan coast. Experience the beauty of winter during the summer on this helicopter and sledding tour. Helicopter into a professional dog camp on top of the Godwin Glacier and meet great athletes, the Alaskan huskies and mushers while learning the ins and outs of Alaska’s state sport. Ride along on an easy, 2-mile dog sled ride, learn more about how these beautiful dogs are raised, then play in the snow and cuddle with the puppies.
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Itinerary
Land atop beautiful Godwin Glacier where you will meet a team of sled dogs and go dog sledding in the snow for approximately 25 minutes, stopping to take photos along the way. This incredible glacier, which you will get to see from the helicopter is over 5 miles long and 4 miles wide.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We only pick up from within Seward, if you have any questions on a pick up or drop off location please call or message our office.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to FAA regulations there is a 290lb weight limit per seat including any gear a guest is carrying
- Seats and helicopters are assigned based on balancing the weight of the helicopter for safety, although an effort is made to accommodate guest preference
- Child pricing is for those under 12 years old and infants are considered babies under 24 months
- Guests 250lb and over will need to pay a $150 comfort fee at check in or prior
Reviews(215)
We were unable to take this tour because it was accidently booked in the wrong city. Viator was not very helpful about rectifying the situation. But North Stars tours were - go through them to book this same tour!!
As a small, locally owned tour company, many of our departures sell out, and unfortunately third-party booking platforms can sometimes add an extra layer between the guest and the actual operator. They don’t always have the same familiarity with our locations, products, availability, or policies that our team does. Whenever possible, we recommend booking directly with the tour operator. It allows us to work with you personally from the beginning, make sure you’re booking the correct location and experience, and help resolve questions or changes without having to go through a third party. We’re glad North Star Tours was able to help you, and we hope you have a wonderful time in Alaska.
Very professional staff. The staff were extremely kind and helpful with one of the people in our party who is disabled. It was the premier excursion of our trip. A special shout out to Broccoli (Brock) and Chris for their kindness.
It’s hard to describe this experience in words, but it will take your breath away. It is a true adventure. We took 3 kids and they cried when they left because they didnt want to leave. I cried when we arrived because of the magnitude of the landscape. Our mushers and the rest of the staff were amazing. Matt, Tanner, Brock and Will made our experience extra special. We got to spend extra time on the glacier due to weather and they cooked us a delish lunch and made us feel at home. It was a day we will never forget. Huge thanks and lots of love.
An absolute highlight of our trip to Alaska! The glacier flight up to the camp was breathtaking, offering stunning aerial views of the landscape. Once we landed on the snow, the energy of the dogs was incredible. The mushers were highly knowledgeable, passionate, and took excellent care of the dogs. Getting to drive the sled on real glacier snow in the middle of summer was an unforgettable, bucket-list experience. We also loved cuddling the puppies back at the kennel. If you are visiting Seward, this tour is worth every single penny.
This was well worth doing. First, the helicopter ride out to the glacier and back was exquisite. On a clear day, the views were so beautiful that at one point I had tears in my eyes. Then the husky experience was amazing. The guides are so passionate about the dogs and the sport, riding with them was awesome and listening to their stories while we waited for the chopper to come back was great too.
Short helicopter flight to an amazing snow covered glacier. Absolutely beautiful
A beautiful helicopter flight to the Godwin Glacier. The highlight of this tour for us was the petting time with all the sled dogs and the puppy. Although we were the last guests on the glacier, they took plenty of time for explanations and everything else. The sled dog tour will remain in our memories for a long time.
Holy crap this was the most amazing experience. No hotel in Seward as far from the airport where the helicopter departs from. The entire experience showed very personable attitudes. Everybody was extremely professional and most importantly safe regarding entry and exiting the helicopter. The pilot was friendly and informative, and the mushers and dog teams up on the glacier were very friendly and fun. Do not miss this opportunity.
Everyone was amazing. Our pilot and musher were exceptional. (I wish I could remember his name. Good luck in vet school!)
Excellent experience with the dog sled. Once in a lifetime opportunity to see the majestic views of the glaciers. It was the highlight of our trip
