Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Frontier Tours

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sled Dog Ride
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Kennel Tour
Included: Interaction with Alaska Husky dogs
Included: 2 person mushing carts (sleds in winter) with personal musher
Included: Hotel Pickup during winter months (contact to arrange)
Included: Commercially Licensed Driver Guide

Not included

Not included: Outdoor clothing
Not included: Driver gratuity
Not included: Musher gratuity

Itinerary

Chugach State Park

Passing by

Drive along the scenic Chugach Mountains on the Glenn Highway north of Anchorage towards the MatSu Valley. Look out for moose!
Stop 2

Passing by

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.
Wasilla

Passing by

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.
Willow

Passing by

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!
Stop 5

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

*HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS ONLY; CONTACT US BEFORE THE TOUR TO ARRANGE.* Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before your tour on the 7th Avenue sidewalk in front of the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in downtown Anchorage. Please use the restroom before arriving to the pickup point.

End point

*HOTEL PICKUP AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS ONLY; CONTACT US BEFORE THE TOUR TO ARRANGE.* Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before your tour on the 7th Avenue sidewalk in front of the Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center in downtown Anchorage. Please use the restroom before arriving to the pickup point.

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

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