Princess Discovery Group Cruise...Helicopter Dog Sled Tour with Icefield Landing

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Overview

Glacier-carved mountains unfold in front of your eyes as you embark on your helicopter flight to the camp. The flight is about 15 to 20 minutes each way, depending on winds and weather. You will see that each glacier has its own personality.

As you land on the 10-18 feet of snow on Herbert Glacier, you will hear the 80 huskies barking their greeting, as they are as anxious to get moving as you are. You will have some time to chat with the mushers and hear unique personal accounts of the Iditarod backcountry experiences. You will be given instructions on stopping and using the brakes if you want to drive the sled.

You will set out on a 1 1/2 to 2-mile loop and will be able to stop for photos, as well as to change places with your companion, if you wish. Your total time on the snow is one hour that you will never forget!

Instead of an immediate return to Juneau, you will helicopter to the lower level of the glacier for a 15-minute walkabout tour. This combination of dogsled and glacier walk give you the best of both worlds in Juneau!

The actual excursion length is approximately 2 hours from lift off at the airport to your return. The total trip length, including transfer time to and from the cruise ship pier, is approximately 3.5 hours.

What's Included

Round-trip transportation from cruise pier
English speaking Pilot/guide
15-20 minute helicopter flight to Herbert Glacier
25-30 minutes of total flightseeing
60-70 minutes at Herbert Glacier Dog Sled Camp
1 1/2 to 2-mile dogsled ride
Iditarod tales from experienced mushers
Second helicopter glacier landing and walkabout
15-20 minutes of glacier landing time

Considerations

For guests arriving at the AJ Dock, also referred to as "Dock A" it's an easy 20/25-minute walk to your meeting location or you can choose to pay for the shuttle bus option.
No cases of any kind are allowed onboard such as camera/phone cases, etc. and no bags are allowed. This includes backpacks, diaper bags, purses, etc.
Your helicopter company has a no iPads or tablets policy on their tours. No camera sticks, tripods, or other extendible items are allowed on tour.
No drones are allowed on your tour.
Galaxy Note 7 will not be allowed on any of our flights.
Lockboxes are available to leave any items not allowed on the tour.
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to fly without a guardian. Children pay the same rate as adults, regardless of age.
There is a maximum of 6 guests per helicopter for this trip. If you have more than 6 guests in your group, please contact Venture Ashore.
This tour runs from May 4th until August 31st, weather permitting.
The operation of all tours is dependent on weather and snow conditions. If the dogsled tour is not able to operate because of snow conditions, the helicopter company will make every effort to accommodate you on an alternate excursion.
The tour is limited mobility accessible, with advanced notice only. Please contact us at the time of booking if you require accessibility accommodations. There is an ADA lift available that can assist guests with getting in and out of the helicopter. If guests use the ADA lift, they will be required to stay inside the helicopter on the glacier. While on the glacier your pilot-guide will open the doors so guests can still take in the sights, sounds and smells.
Bring cash for any additional purchases on the day.
Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash.

Special Instructions

During the checkout process we will ask for your desired departure time. This tour has limited availability so we will attempt to get you as close as possible to your desired time. We will reference your cruise ships time in port before assigning a time to insure it works with your ships schedule.
Total actual tour time is about 1 hour 50 minutes. Please allot 3.5 hours of your day to this activity which includes the time on tour as well as transportation to/from, safety briefing, etc.
Heart patients, please be aware that this flight reaches heights of up to 5000.
Dress warmly for the weather and dress in layers. Often the temperature on the glacier is colder than you expect. Sunglasses are recommended as the sun can reflect strongly off the snow.
You will be outfitted with a glacier over-boot prior to embarking on your trip.
Cell phones, cameras and binoculars are allowed on board, to capture wonderful memories on the day but no cases of any kind and no bags are allowed.
Lockboxes are available to leave any items not allowed on the tour.
There is no minimum fitness level required.
All guests weights are required by the FAA. These weights should be gathered at the time of booking. Guests should be prepared to be weighed at the time of the tour. Weights are to be calculated including clothing, footwear, and cameras - all of which may add an additional 10-15 pounds.
The rates listed include surcharges for guests weighing between 260-299 pounds as well as those weighing over 300 pounds. If you purchase one of those weight categories and end up weighing under the specified threshold, you will not be refunded the difference in cost. Additionally, if you weigh in above the threshold of the category you purchased you will either be charged an additional cost or possibly even be denied boarding (with no refund).
The combined maximum passenger weight for each helicopter is 1100 lbs. If you are looking for a larger party (3+ spaces) and your combined weights exceed the maximum weight - you will likely be split into different helicopters. Please keep in mind that this is a shared tour with a maximum of 6 people per helicopter, so if your party is 5 or less - we have to account for the other passengers already booked. If your party is split in different helicopters - it will only be for the flying portion only. Once you land at the dog camp - your party will be reunited. Please contact Venture Ashore if you have any concerns or need additional information on this.

Tour Times: Tour time will be confirmed on your voucher to best fit your itinerary

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Princess Discovery Group Cruise...Helicopter Dog Sled Tour with Icefield Landing

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