Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage
Overview
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 won’t forget. Approximately 1.5 hour drive each way with 1.5+ hours at the kennel. Wheeled carts are used in summer (June-Sept.) & sleds in winter when there is sufficient snow on the ground. HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE IN WINTER ONLY; CONTACT TO ARRANGE. GROUPS OF 6< CONTACT FRONTIER TOURS TO BOOK.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Sled Dog Ride
- 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 Location
600 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Chugach State Park (pass by)
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge (pass by)
Wasilla (pass by)
Willow (pass by)
Alaskan Husky Adventures
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-475354P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour 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.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Sled Dog Ride.
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Sled Dog Ride
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
