Step Into the Yukon and Sled Dog Tour

4.8 (24 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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4.8

Step Into the Yukon and Sled Dog Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

*PASSPORTS REQUIRED*

Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins as both master mushers who race in the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. On this tour you will be going to their personal dog training summer camp! What sets the tour and these amazing athletes apart is their passion for the sport. On this tour we spend as much as possible at the training camp maximizing your time a the main attraction. This tour also includes so much making it easy and fun for everyone. Included in this tour is a training dog cart ride, mushers education talk, and entry. At certain times of the season puppy snuggles are also an included possibility!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: English
Operated by: Alaska Snowbird Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Excellent Guide
Included: Tutshi Lake Kennel entry, Sled Dog Ride, and Mushers educational talk
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: We take great pride in clean windows too!

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Which snacks are not included there are options to buy snacks on the tour.
Not included: While bottled water is not included there is an opportunity to purchase on tour.

Itinerary

Skagway Alaska Downtown

Passing by

Meet your guide and confirm everyone has their tickets and passports on them. Only passport books or passport cards will be accepted for this tour. This tour crosses into Canada.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center

Passing by

This incredible park showcases the downtown area of Skagway and the 33 original buildings that are left from the gold rush completely untouched and original. We will talk about the History of the town and how the town developed.
Fraser Lake

20 min

The midpoint of the journey this incredible valley and lake offer stunning views all around of a glacially carved, weather torn, dwarfed tree forest. The views are otherworldly and striking.
Stop 4

45 min Admission included

Home of master Musher Michelle Phillips. The site is a true and authentic sled-dog summer training facility. Learn the secrets to mushing on the trails, caring for the dogs, and how they train during the summer months for their winter racing season. Be part of the action with a dog cart training ride and know that you are helping these athletes with their racing journey!
Stop 5

15 min

The international boarder between Alaska and Canada and a view to savor! This is a great photo stop and opportunity to take in the sights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

1st and Broadway street are the cross streets. Approx. 15 minute walk from the Railroad dock, 10 minutes from the Ore dock, and 5 from the Broadway dock. Meet 20 minutes prior to departure time. Prior to arriving in port, record directions, busy days there may not be much service in town.

End point

1st and Broadway street are the cross streets. Approx. 15 minute walk from the Railroad dock, 10 minutes from the Ore dock, and 5 from the Broadway dock. Meet 20 minutes prior to departure time. Prior to arriving in port, record directions, busy days there may not be much service in town.

Using your ticket

*PASSPORTS NEEDED ON THE BUS*

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PASSPORTS REQUIRED during tour, please bring on the tour you may not board the bus without a passport.