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Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage
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5 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Travel north of Anchorage through the MatSu Valley with great scenery to the mushing capital of the world and go for a dog sled ride! In Willow, AK, you’ll experience a real Iditarod musher’s home kennel and learn all about the amazing and friendly canine athletes. Then go for an exhilarating overland dog sled ride powered by a team of authentic Alaska Huskies! Learn all about the sport of mushing, the world famous 1000 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race and its history, while getting to pet some friendly fluffy Alaska huskies; you’ll go for a dog-powered ride in a specially designed 2-person cart with your own personal musher. This 5+ hour (depending on group size) adventure will be one you won’t forget. Approximately 1.5 hour drive each way with 1.5 hours at the kennel.
What's Included
- Sled Dog Ride
- Bottled water
- 2-person mushing carts
- Snacks
- Landing and facility fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Kennel Tour
- Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
- Commercially Licensed Driver Guide
- Gratuities
- Outdoor clothing
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet on the 7th Avenue curb between F & G Streets next to the Dena'ina Convention Center in downtown Anchorage. Pickups start approximately 15-30 minutes before tour departure based on each guest's pickup location. Please reconfirm your pickup location & time 1 day before the start of your tour.
Start time
02:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Cook Inlet
Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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!
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who are unable climb into a vehicle without assistance or unable to walk short distances
Operated by Frontier Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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