Fly from Juneau to Herbert Glacier for a remote dogsled ride and glacier landing. This 3-hour helicopter-and-mushing combo pairs sweeping aerial views with an accessible, trained-husky sled experience.
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You step from the rotors into thin, cold air and the glacier seems to inhale — a vast, white field that pushes outward beneath a ring of jagged peaks. The helicopter's skid leaves a clean print on Herbert Glacier and, for a moment, the noise of the world drops away: only the breath of huskies and the scrape of runners across hard snow.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; participants should be able to board a helicopter and stand for short periods during check-in and on the glacier.
Wildlife
History
Herbert Glacier is part of the larger Juneau Icefield, an area long traversed by Indigenous Tlingit people and later mapped during early 20th-century Alaskan exploration.
Conservation
The Juneau Icefield is monitored for glacial retreat and environmental impact; visitors are asked to minimize disturbance, pack out waste, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile ice and tundra.
Reserve your spot on the Helicopter To a Dogsledding Experience today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Report accurate weights at booking
Helicopter weight-and-balance is strict; misreported weights can delay or cancel flights, so provide precise weights for everyone.
Dress in warm layers
Temperatures on the glacier can be much colder than Juneau—bring insulating layers and waterproof outerwear even in summer.
Arrive early to your meeting point
Cruise-ship passengers should be ready one hour before flight time; check-in under the Goldbelt Tram or at the Coastal Helicopters hangar.
Protect batteries and cameras
Cold drains electronics quickly—carry spare batteries in an inner pocket and use a dry, zippered case for gear.
Insulating base layer
Keeps core warm during cold glacier landings and while stationary for photos.
fall
Waterproof outer shell
Protects against wind, spray and sudden precipitation during flights and on the ice.
summer
Rubber-soled boots or hiking shoes
Provides traction on icy or snowy surfaces; the operator may also provide overshoes.
Spare camera batteries
Cold drains batteries quickly—keep spares warm in an inner pocket for extended shooting.
winter