Helicopter and Dog Camp Experience in Skagway
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Why people love this tour
People love this tour as it provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience of taking a helicopter to a working dog camp and getting an authentic sled experience in the snow.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Instructions Will Be Provided On Your Voucher
Overview
Adventure seekers, dog and nature lovers, this tour has something for everyone and introduces you to this unique sport offering an incredible blend of excitement, education and natural beauty!
Starting at your helicopter base, your adventure begins as you gear up with your glacier boots, safety vest and watch the safety briefing. Following this, you are ready for lift off in your helicopter.
Leaving the historic Skagway waterfront, enjoy the breathtaking views, as your pilot will guide you over the Taiya Inlet and through the mountains to the Denver Glacier. Take in the spectacular Alaskan wilderness before landing on the Denver Glacier, and on arrival expect a warm welcome from an experienced musher and their team of sled dogs!
Get ready for an exciting time at the Glacier on this small group tour. Your musher will teach you about the dog sledding equipment and gear, as you hear the tales of the trail and of course meet the dogs. During this immersive experience, you will learn about the training and bonding that exists between musher and their dogs. They will narrate firsthand their personal racing stories and of course interact with the dogs as you learn how to prepare a sled dog team for a race. From harnessing the excitable pups and discover the training techniques and get to know their adorable personalities. What an adventure as you learn about life of an Iditarod champion!
Ready, set, go! As the team sets off, you will watch the action as the elite athlete's dash across the glacier with their musher! Capture memorable photos of this incredible sport as you watch the demonstration, and the best is yet to come.
Afterwards you will get to meet the future Iditarod champions – the puppies! Time for cuddles, and photos alongside the beautiful glacier landscape. You may not want to leave but your helicopter is waiting for your return flight to Skagway. Step aboard and take in the final views of this incredible landscape. You will de-gear upon your return to the helicopter base, ready to return to your cruise ship, with unbelievable memories.
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to glacier conditions, you will not be able to ride on the dog sled cart yourselves. The tour only includes a demonstration by the guides.
What's Included
- English speaking Pilot/guide
- Scenic helicopter ride over and to the dog camp on Denver Glacier
- Landing experience at the dogsled camp including camp tour and sled demonstration
- Once in a lifetime experience and photo opportunities!
- Tips/gratuity
- Food/beverage
Itinerary
Check-in and safety briefing 30 Minutes
Safety Briefing
15 Minute flight to dog camp on Denver Glacier
Helicopter Flight
Tour of dog camp facility and dog sled demonstration 60 Minutes
Camp Tour / Demonstration
Helicopter flight back to helipad 15 Minutes
Helicopter Flight
Considerations
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Children ages 2 and under are allowed on this tour as lap children and are free of charge, but will not get a seat. A parent or guardian will be responsible for holding the child securely for the entire tour.
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A parental consent form is required for all guests ages 12 to 17 who will be unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to fly without a parent or legal guardian.
Special Instructions
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This tour has limited availability so timing will be assigned based on what is available at your time of booking. We will reference your cruise ships time in port before assigning a time to insure it works with your ships schedule. During the checkout process we will ask for if you have planned any other tours for this date and try to plan around them. If you have any questions on available timing, please call Venture Ashore for more details.
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Actual length of tour is approximately 90 minutes. The total trip length, including the check-in and safety briefing is about 2 hours.
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Dress warmly in layers of clothing. Bring your camera, sunglasses, gloves, and hat. Over boots will be provided as needed.
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Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will need to purchase and pre-reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. This option is presented during check-out.
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Please note that bags of any kind, iPads or tablets, tripods, selfie sticks or other extendible items, drones, water bottles are not allowed on the tour. There are lockers at the base where you may leave such items, although we suggest leaving these items at home.
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Please note, the steps that guests must navigate while getting in and out of the aircraft are approximately 18” in height. You must be able to walk from the office to the helipad without use of a wheelchair, walker, cane, or any other assistance.
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Due to liability reasons, we cannot lift guests in or out of the helicopter. You must be able to enter and exit the helicopter on your own without assistance from another person or device.
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Helicopter seating is based on the weight, balance and safety for the entire flight.
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The distance to the meeting location varies depending on where your ship docks. At most it will be a 30-minute walk, though you may take the city shuttle bus which costs $3. More information will be provided upon tour confirmation.
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This tour is generally available from early/mid-May 8th through late-August , weather and snow conditions permitting.
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Aircraft fly no higher than 7,000 feet. Guests using Oxygen is allowed, only if in the form of an FAA approved portable oxygen concentrator that can be secured to the user's body.
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Price Info
Helicopter and Dog Camp Experience in Skagway
Per Person
USD $ 699.00
Per Person - Passengers weighing 250lbs or more
USD $ 915.00
Per Infant - Lap Child Ages 23 months and below
USD $ 0.00
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