Dog Mushing Helicopter Adventure

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JNU 215 Dog Mushing on the Mendenhall Glacier via Helicopter

A Family Friendly Tour

Join us as we fly over the lush rainforest, deep blue crevasses and glacier carved peaks as your pilots give you a spectacular flight seeing tour to our Dogsled camp on the Mendenhall Glacier.

Here the professional mushers, many of whom have run the Iditarod, and Alaskan sled dogs will have you driving the team or relaxing in the sled as you take in the awe inspiring scenery. You will have time to talk with the musher’s or take pictures with the dogs before your helicopter takes you back to our base and civilization. Don’t miss out on this truly Alaskan Experience.

Duration: This tour is approximately 1 ½ hours in length which includes about 30 minutes of flight time and 55-60 minutes at the dog camp. Your time at the dog camp will include instructions on dog sledding, stories about the famous Iditarod race as well as 20-25 minutes of dog sledding. Please allow an additional 45 minutes for transportation to and from the dock, a safety briefing, and outfitting of glacier boots. Due to security, no carry-on bags will be allowed on the helicopters. A secure location will be provided at the office for storing personal items.

What to Wear and Bring: You are encouraged to wear warm layered clothing Glacier Boots will be provided... REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CAMERA, FILM and BINOCULARS!

Book this adventure in advance so you won’t be disappointed. This excursion must be paid in full at the time of the booking.

PLEASE NOTE: Passenger names and weights are required by the FAA for weight and balance calculations and flight manifesting. To ensure your safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds or more will be reserved extra space on-board the helicopter and will be required to pay for an additional $100 per seat.

Important Information about this excursion:

PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH THE NAME & WEIGHT OF EACH PASSENGER (per FAA regulations), and note that we are unable to process your booking until this information is received by our office.

Frequently Asked Questions About this tour

What is the difference between the JNU-205 and the JNU-215 helicopter dog sledding tour? Here are the differences:

JNU-205 picks you up at the end of your cruise ship dock whereas with the JNU-215 you are met at the Mt. Roberts Tramway parking lot in the middle of the cruise ship dock - a short walk from any of the cruise ships

JNU-205 goes to the dog camp on the Herbert Glacier whereas JNU-215 goes to the dog camp on the Mendenhall Glacier.

JNU-205 takes max of 2 helicopters with a maximum of 6 passengers each; JNU-215 takes 2 to 3 helicopters at a time with a maximum of 6 passengers in each helicopter.

Are there special rates for children?

No - all prices are per seat

What if our combined weights are under the 250 lb limit - if one person weighs 260 lbs and another person in our group weighs 100 lbs - do we still have to pay the extra "over 250 lb fee" ?

Yes you still pay the additional fee. It is per person, not combined weights.

Can we all drive the sled?

Yes, everyone who wants to will have an opportunity to drive the sled.

What happens if our trip is cancelled due to weather or safety conditions?

If a trip is cancelled due to weather conditions we will try to have you rescheduled. If that does not work or there are no other times available you will be refunded in full. The weather is something no one can control.

You must always either meet your tour or call them depending on what your voucher indicates. Since weather conditions in Juneau may not be the same as on the glacier you CAN NOT assume that a trip will be cancelled just because it is rainy or cloudy where you are.

You may be offered an alternate trip. If you decide to accept the offer, you will be credited the difference in the 2 trips.

Note: These tours are conducted under the helicopter Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS). These are the best management practices for making your safety the top priority. (Flight routes and landing sites may vary due to weather and glacier conditions.)

We comply with the flightseeing/wildlife viewing practices adopted by the Alaska Visitor’s Association. These guidelines were established to be sensitive to, and insure the continued viability of area wildlife species.

Due to weight and balance limitations, and passenger safety and comfort, we may charge an additional rate to reserve extra space onboard the helicopter for passengers that are above a certain weight.

Guests should wear warm and comfortable clothing. Sunglasses are recommended.· Photo opportunities abound...Don’t forget your camera!

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TRIP RATING

Easy to Moderate

DURATION
Allow approximately 2 3/4 hours from meeting time to return to meeting location near the cruise ship dock

COST

$499 per person Under 250 lbs.
$599 per person - Over 250 lbs.

TIMES
Hourly, please select the time you desire and we will book you as close to the time as the schedule permits

Allow 1 hour to disembark your cruise ship for scheduling

DATES: may extend to later in Sept for 2012

Daily May 13 - September 7

PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH THE NAME & WEIGHT OF EACH PASSENGER (per FAA regulations, and note that we are unable to process your booking until this information is received by our office.

NOTES
A 15% cancellation penalty
applies to this tour once reservations are made

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