Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

By Frontier Tours

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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+ 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 the summer & sleds are used in the 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.

Activity location

Alaskan Husky Adventures
- 18408 West Reynolds Road
- 99688, Willow, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
- 600 West 7th Avenue
- 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Sled Dog Ride and Scenic Drive from Anchorage

5h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:30

Price details

P 17,773.16 x 1 AdultP 17,773.16

Total

Until Sat, Jan 17

What's included, what's not

Sled Dog Ride
Bottled water
Snacks
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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Cook Inlet (Pass by)

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

Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass 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!

Alaskan Husky Adventures

1h 30m
Admission ticket 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.

Location

Activity location

Alaskan Husky Adventures
- 18408 West Reynolds Road
- 99688, Willow, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
- 600 West 7th Avenue
- 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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