Price per Person
$440Duration
9+ hoursGroup Size
max 12Dates
DEC 1 - APRIL 10Time(s)
9:30AM - 6:00PMWinter Dog Sledding
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- Cancellation Policy
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Did you know that dog sledding is Alaska’s official state sport? Try dog sledding for yourself with Iditarod champion racing dogs and your own sled, through the snowy forests of Talkeetna, Alaska! Meet genuine dog mushers and trainers, tour the kennel, and mush your own team of dogs on a 30-45 minute ride. Guided transportation from Anchorage with our local Salmon Berry guides is included, along with lunch at a local eatery in Talkeetna.
Dog Sledding is Alaska’s official state sport, and Salmon Berry Tours offers our most popular Arctic activity as a unique and unforgettable mushing school experience!
Travel north to the mountain town of Talkeetna. En route we will enjoy lunch at a local eatery and then arrive at Dallas Seavey’s kennel to learn about the sport of dog mushing. Today, not only will you experience Alaska’s official state sport, but this popular activity is a unique and unforgettable “mushing school” experience! Sit back and relax as Salmon Berry Tours navigates the snowy winter roads, allowing you to take in the pristine scenery while your local driver-guide narrates the drive with history, fun facts, and personal stories from life in the subarctic. Weather permitting, our drive will offer views of Denali, the tallest peak in North America.
Once in Talkeetna, we embark on your training run at the homestead of Dallas Seavey. Dallas is a six-time Iditarod champion, top three finisher in Norway’s 2018 Finnmarksløpet, the youngest Yukon Quest first-place champion, and former star of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska! Here, you will go from being a dog sled enthusiast to an experienced musher. Meet the professional Iditarod mushers/handlers and genuine Iditarod champion Alaskan huskies. Bond with your dog team while you learn about the musher lifestyle and lingo. With your newfound knowledge and confidence, you will be ready to mush the trails!
Every set of two guests will share a traditional sled and dog team of Alaskan huskies for the 10-kilometer mini-expedition! There will be a lead musher guiding and a tail musher following for quality, safety, and comfort during your ride through the private, birch tree-lined trails. For the first half of your ride, you will guide your four-legged team through a snow-capped boreal forest with complete winter silence except for the occasional sound of excited barking, paws pounding, and the sled’s runners gliding across the snow. Take a break for photo opportunities with your dog team as they bask in the sun, and to trade places from driving in a standing position to riding in the seated sled position. Throughout your ride, you will encounter a replica of an official Iditarod checkpoint and learn about “The Last Great Race on Earth” until you cross the burled arch “finish line” into the kennel. Complete your dogsledding experience at the kennel with a tour of the homestead. Alaskan Huskies are powerful athletes that are known for their affectionate, loyal, playful personalities — and the puppies are no different. Try to keep up with the lively future Iditarod racing young huskies: Make sure to take photos with the future Iditarod Champions before they’re famous!
Special Notes: This tour is available in 3 ways.. 1) pick up and drop off in Anchorage 2) pick up in Anchorage and drop off in Talkeetna 3) pick up in Talkeetna and drop off in Anchorage. If you would like to be picked up or dropped off in Anchorage, please let us know at the time of booking!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED
- Local Alaskan Guide(s)
- Narration provided by a professional driver and local Alaskan Guide (English Speaking)
- Mushing School and Dog Sled Ride led by genuine Mushers (English Speaking)
- Small-Group
- A more personal experience of up to 12 guests in our clean and comfortable sprinter vans
- All-Inclusive
- Mushing School Orientation – learn how to handle the sled and your team of Alaskan Huskies
- Drive your own sled dog team with one other guest for approximately 40 minutes through wilderness trails
- Groomed trails with replicas of official Iditarod highlights such as the Burled Arch Finish Line
- Kennel tour with Alaskan Husky puppies and Iditarod champion dogs of Dallas Seavey Racing
- Lunch at the Denali BrewPub or other local eatery is provided
- Photo Stops
- Stretch your legs while taking in the views of Denali (weather permitting) or simply look through our panoramic windows
- Snacks & Water
- An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available in the touring van
- Gear (Complimentary)
- Access to our gently used lending gear (boots, snow pants, winter coats, raincoats, mittens, hats, etc.) is available
- *Gear must be requested at the time of booking to assure gear available during your tour
- Hotel Pick Up
- Pick up available from major hotels located within Anchorage or Girdwood (additional charge $100 per person for Girdwood)
- Office Pick Up
- Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
- *Please select “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at the time of booking to confirm this option
- Drop Off
- Drop-off is available at major hotels within Anchorage, Talkeetna or Girdwood (additional charge for Girdwood)
- *Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance
NOT INCLUDED
- Guide Gratuity
- Basic guide gratuity for this tour starts at $10.00 per guest
- Musher Gratuity
- We recommend $10 per Person directly to the mushers
Day Tour Cancellation Policy
For direct bookings, cancellations outside 7 days before your tour, a 10% fee will be withheld. For cancellations inside 7 days, no refund applies.
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance. Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:
- Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
- She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance took care of her needs and concerns immediately.
Contact us to learn more about our dog sledding tours, or click Book Now to book your adventure online today!