Dog Sledding Glacier Tours in Kenai Fjords National Park
A glacier dog sledding tour in Kenai Fjords National Park is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience! This ultimate Alaskan adventure has its roots in Seward. Along with Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay, this little seaside town is famous for being the start of the iconic Iditarod Sled Dog Trail. Going out to explore a glacier is already an amazing adventure, and when you add a dog sled ride, you’ll be making a memory that is sure to last a lifetime!
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Incredible Glacier Dog Sledding Tours
When most people think of Alaska, visions of mushing through snow, Iditarod-style with a team of dogs is an image that comes to mind. Glacier dog sledding is the Alaska experience many people dream of! If you are visiting this unique area this is a not to be missed activity.
It’s not everywhere that you get to take in gorgeous, dramatic scenery all while riding or driving a team of dogs ahead of you, into the wilderness! Did we mention there are puppies?! Many operations let you hold puppy sled dogs in an effort to socialize them. There really is no reason to not have this breathtaking experience.
Here are 3 incredible glacier dog sledding tours to take.
- With Seward Helicopter Tours you’ll take off in a helicopter and land in a dog camp atop a glacier. The 15-minute scenic flight includes flying over Godwin Glacier and seeing Seward from the air. After the 2-mile long glacier dog sledding ride, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with the small staff who love to share a glimpse of their lifestyle as mushers.
- Alpine Air Alaska partners with mushers from Seavey Ididaride Dog Sled Tours. On the scenic flight over you’ll see jaw-dropping views over Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Mountain Range. Learn about the history and legacy of the Iditarod Race and glacier dog sledding. There is snow gear provided for your landing on the Fourth of July Glacier.
- Alaska Shore Excursions offers a 90-minute tour that also lands upon the majestic Godwin Glacier. On the unique double driver sleds, they use you’ll have the option to sit and enjoy the ride or you can stand and help mush the team with help from a guide! After the scenic flight back, warm yourself with complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and tea at the office and share stories of your adventure glacier dog sledding in the Alaskan wilderness.
More Things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park
Winter offers a plethora of opportunities to get out and explore Kenai Fjords, National Park. It’s a magical time of year when the crowds thin out and the Kenai Peninsula is covered in a blanket of snow. The world becomes a playground here and opportunities to see this place from a whole new perspective abound. Here are more things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park this winter!
- Adventure Sixty North offers scenic tours and winter sea kayaking. This time of year is a beautiful and unique paddle experience.
- Seward Ocean Excursions have winter boat tours that take guests for a 3.5-hour tour around the breathtaking winter landscape of Resurrection Bay. Boats are equipped with heaters so you’ll stay comfortable.
- Be on the lookout for moose near Exit Glacier, from a safe distance.
- Keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
