JUNEAU DOGSLED FIELD GUIDE
Helicopter to Herbert: Dog-Sled Camp and a Glacier Toe Walk from Juneau
A 3.5-hour, small-group outing from Juneau that pairs a helicopter transfer and dog-camp sled experience with a guided walk at the toe of the Herbert Glacier.
Helicopter to Herbert: Dog-Sled Camp and a Glacier Toe Walk from Juneau.
From Juneau you rise by helicopter to the lower levels of the Herbert Glacier, trade rotor wash for the breath of sled dogs at an alpine dog camp, then follow a pilot-guide on a walk across the glacier’s toe — an intimate combo of sledding and glacier travel that compresses big-Alaska scenery into a single, exclusive outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Helicopter access to the glacier
The trip begins with a helicopter ride that places the group at the lower reaches of Herbert Glacier, turning a remote landscape into an accessible day trip and enabling both the dog-camp visit and the glacier walk.
A full dog-camp experience
Guests receive the complete dog-camp visit: meeting the team, experiencing the sled setup and the energy of working sled dogs — the classic Alaska element that anchors the tour.
Walk the toe of Herbert Glacier
Guided by your pilot, the itinerary includes a walkabout across the lower level — the toe — of the Herbert Glacier, where the scale and texture of ice are up close and immediate.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The pace is deliberate: meet in Juneau, board a helicopter for a short flight to a remote dog camp on the Herbert Glacier, spend time at the camp with the sled dogs and sled arrangements, then follow your Pilot-Guide down onto the glacier’s toe for a walk before returning by helicopter. The entire sequence is packaged as an exclusive, small-group experience.
THE TRANSFER
Helicopter access to the glacier
The trip begins with a helicopter ride that places the group at the lower reaches of Herbert Glacier, turning a remote landscape into an accessible day trip and enabling both the dog-camp visit and the glacier walk.
THE CANINES
A full dog-camp experience
Guests receive the complete dog-camp visit: meeting the team, experiencing the sled setup and the energy of working sled dogs — the classic Alaska element that anchors the tour.
THE GLACIER
Walk the toe of Herbert Glacier
Guided by your pilot, the itinerary includes a walkabout across the lower level — the toe — of the Herbert Glacier, where the scale and texture of ice are up close and immediate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check with Coastal Helicopters for specific clothing and gear recommendations for the helicopter transfer, dog-camp visit and glacier walk.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Dog Sled Tour with Glacier Landing?
The tour runs approximately 3.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location for this excursion is Juneau, Alaska.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Coastal Helicopters.
How many guests are on each departure?
This exclusive tour accommodates up to six guests per departure.
Is there a weight limit for passengers?
Yes — departures are limited to a combined passenger weight of up to 1,240 pounds.