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Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage
(15) Reviews
Downtown
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Travel north from Anchorage through the MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and go for a sled dog ride! Take in the sights while you let us do the driving en route to Willow, AK where you’ll experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and witness their enthusiastic canine athletes. Go for an exhilarating overland sled dog ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies, and learn all about the sport of mushing and the world famous 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. You’ll go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher and the chance to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies! This 5.5 hour round-trip adventure will be one you ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sled Dog Ride
Bottled water
Snacks
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Kennel Tour
Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
2 person mushing carts (sleds in winter) with personal musher
Hotel Pickup during winter months (contact to arrange)
Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
Outdoor clothing
Driver gratuity
Musher gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
*HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS ONLY; CONTACT US BEFORE THE TOUR TO ARRANGE.* Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before your tour on the 7th Avenue sidewalk in front of the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in downtown Anchorage. Please use the restroom before arriving to the pickup point.
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Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage
(15) Reviews
Downtown
About
Travel north from Anchorage through the MatSu Valley to the mushing capital of the world and go for a sled dog ride! Take in the sights while you let us do the driving en route to Willow, AK where you’ll experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and witness their enthusiastic canine athletes. Go for an exhilarating overland sled dog ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies, and learn all about the sport of mushing and the world famous 1000-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. You’ll go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher and the chance to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies! This 5.5 hour round-trip adventure will be one you ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sled Dog Ride
Bottled water
Snacks
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Kennel Tour
Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
2 person mushing carts (sleds in winter) with personal musher
Hotel Pickup during winter months (contact to arrange)
Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
Outdoor clothing
Driver gratuity
Musher gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
*HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS ONLY; CONTACT US BEFORE THE TOUR TO ARRANGE.* Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before your tour on the 7th Avenue sidewalk in front of the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in downtown Anchorage. Please use the restroom before arriving to the pickup point.
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Itinerary
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Cook Inlet
Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!
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Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge
Drive through the Palmer Hay Flats and keep an eye out for moose. Enjoy the spectacular juxtaposition of the Chugach & Talkeetna Mountains rising out of the flat coastal plains.
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Wasilla
On our way to the kennel for the Dog Sled Ride, we will drive through Wasilla, AK. Famous for something other than what you might think; learn about this quirky town in the MatSu Valley as we drive through it.
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Willow
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes north of Anchorage, we will arrive into the tiny town of Willow - known as the mushing capital of the world. We will head to a local Iditarod musher's home kennel!
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Alaskan Husky Adventures
We will spend 1.5 hours at the home kennel of Matthew Failor - Kuskokwim 300 champion and top 10 finisher in the world famous 1000 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race! You will go for an exhilarating 20-30 minute overland sled dog ride in specially designed 2-person carts powered by authentic Alaska Huskies and with your own personal musher! Enjoy an in-depth kennel tour spent with the dogs while learning all about mushing - Alaska's official state sport.
