Winter Dog Sledding Tours
Duration
Half Day
Season
Winter Activity Type
Dog sledding
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Searching for truly authentic dog sledding tours in Alaska? You’ve come to the right place. Experience the wonder of Alaska’s official state sport with working Iditarod sled dogs while riding through a frosty spruce forest. This dog mushing trip near Anchorage will give you a true Alaska experience.
- Experience the thrill of riding a dogsled behind an Iditarod team as they train for the “Last Great Race”
- Traverse winding forest trails, cross frozen lakes and capture views of Denali and the Alaska Range
- Meet and learn about working sled dogs and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
- Watch an interesting and informative video featuring one of the greats in long-distance racing
- Warm up in the comfortable visitor center
- Alaska-tested winter gear is complimentary if needed
- Complimentary hot drinks and cookies provided at the end of your tour
- $179/adult, $150/child (ages 3-12)
- If you are traveling with children under 12, please note ages during booking
- This tour has a 2-person minimum to operate
- Please select a time preference upon booking (10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.)
- Tour duration: 1.5 hours
Please note this is a self-drive tour, with drive time from Anchorage between 1.5 – 2 hours.
If you would like transportation for larger groups, please contact our office at 1-907-980-8179 or by email at info@greatlandadventures.com.
Gratuities (optional)
Note:
- This tour is dependent on current snowfall conditions.
- This tour has a 2-person minimum to operate
Tour Description
Dogsledding is Alaska’s official state sport and is known as the most reliable form of travel through the remote and rugged landscapes of the Great Land.
Taking in the beauty of Alaska by dog sled is a unique adventure few will ever experience. You will be mesmerized by the quietness as these amazing canine athletes effortlessly glide your sled through spruce forests, toward open vistas, and across frozen lakes.
Your tour begins in a spacious visitor center with an informative and entertaining video presentation before donning the necessary gear to stay warm and comfortable during the ride. After greeting each canine team member, you will step onto the sled with an experienced guide and head out into a winter wonderland, traveling six miles upon authentic Iditarod training trails. After your ride, spend a bit more time petting and taking photos with your four-legged Alaskan husky ambassadors.
This is a self-drive tour based in Big Lake, AK. The drive time from Anchorage is around 75 minutes. For those guests without vehicles, this tour is available with transportation from Anchorage on a Private Charter Service for an additional fee.
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