The World's Top 10 Aerial Tours

The Scenery: The 1,161-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the punishing contest that matches dogsledding teams against savage weather and brutal terrain, is amazing to watch from above. During Sky Trekking Alaska’s 12-day tour, you’ll spend part of each day tracking the mushers and teams, and also flightsee around other Alaskan landmarks.

The Ride: Sky Trekking Alaska’s Cessnas and DeHavilland Beavers are equipped with skis that allow them to land in remote snowfield checkpoints along the Iditarod Trail. As well as flying over the race and dropping in at checkpoints to see the dogsled teams up close, you’ll fly around Mount McKinley, mountain passes, and small settlements and outposts (where you’ll stay overnight). You’ll also work as a handler at the starting chute of the race, ride a snowmobile, and visit the kennels of champion sled dogs.

When to Go: The Iditarod starts on the first Saturday in March, and the length depends on how fast the huskies can run. The current record is 8 days, 22 hours, set in 2002.

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