Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour Bear Glacier Lagoon Seward Alaska

Seward•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; standing on the runners is optional but requires balance and basic core strength

Overview

Ride with an Iditarod champion’s team across real summer snow, then hover over Bear Glacier Lagoon in a helicopter for iceberg and glacier panoramas. This compact Seward excursion delivers high-altitude thrills and close-up canine moments in about two hours.

Helicopter Glacier Dogsled Tour Bear Glacier Lagoon Seward Alaska

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

You step into a wind that still remembers winter. The helicopter thumps to life and Resurrection Bay shrinks beneath you—blue water ringed by knife-edge ridges and the first hints of glacial ice. Within minutes you’re crossing a broken spine of frozen landscape and setting down on a snowfield where champion sled dogs strain at bright harnesses, eager as any athlete before a race.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Dress in layers with a waterproof shell

Dog camp is higher and colder than Seward; bring base layers, an insulated midlayer, and a waterproof outer layer.

Arrive 30 minutes early

Check-in is strict—late arrivals can mean shortened or canceled flights; confirm hotel pickup if needed.

Mind weight limits and comfort surcharge

Operators apply a comfort fee for passengers over 250 lbs and balance seating for safety—declare accurate weights.

Keep interactions with dogs controlled

Handlers will guide when to pet or photograph the dogs—don’t approach animals unprompted to avoid startling them.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Moose
Black bear

History

Sled dogs have deep roots on the Kenai Peninsula; contemporary teams like Dallas Seavey’s train here each summer, linking modern sport to regional mushing traditions. Seward itself was established as a railhead in the early 20th century and remains the gateway to nearby fjords.

Conservation

Operators limit group sizes and follow strict landing protocols to minimize disturbance to wildlife and fragile glacial terrain; visitors should follow Leave No Trace principles and avoid disturbing the animals.