1-hour Winter Dog Sledding in Fairbanks

Overview

Enjoy the power of a team of happy hounds pulling you through a magical winter landscape. Pose for pictures in the beautiful snowy scenery. Learn about the ever popular sport and what it takes to lead a team of dogs. Then warm up in a cozy yurt at the end of your dog sledding.

City: Fairbanks

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $186.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $186.00

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What's Included

Driver/guide

Coffee and/or Tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people is required to operate.
The tour duration (includes transportation) is approximate 3 hours.
There is a maximum weight of 250 pounds per person.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (49)

Maestro2471

Feb 2018

Dog mushing was our very first activity in Fairbanks after flying in. We were picked-up on time at our hotel by JT, a very and nice guy. The place was on top of a hill with a pretty overlook. We were met up by Lenly and brought to one of their warm and cozy yurts. Then, we were introduced to their little husky Turtle who was soooo adorable! Finally, we met our musher Dylan. Now, the fun begins! It was an hour-long ride over wide open spaces and in between trees like you're in winter wonderland. Truly very spectacular! It was quiet during the ride and was truly a once in a lifetime experience! You should do this!

Maya_S

Feb 2018

Awesome Winter Fun!! We had a great time with the dogs and the mushers! Definitely recommended!

VikkiBee

Jan 2018

For everyone thinking of this tour, I would definitely recommend it! I enjoyed every moment from start to finish. I was picked up at 11:45 by Kevin, my driver of 1st Alaska Tours. He was fantastic to chat to on the 30 minute journey to the dog mushing yard, pointing out key sights and giving us some background information on Alaska and its weather conditions. I was the first of two hotel pickups, I total there was 3 of us on the tour. Once arriving at the yard, we were greeted into the Yurt and given some information about the dogs we were about to meet. A short walk down to the yard and we were led into a puppy enclosure with 7 adorable ‘dogs in training’. Our guides told us how they take the snowmobile out with the puppies chasing behind them to build their muscle up ready to become sled dogs. We also met two tiny pups Turtle and Legend who were only born 9 days apart. Too cute for words comes to mind. After playing with the pups for ten minutes, we were separated and introduced to our mushers. Only having three of us on the tour definitely enhanced the quality and the opportunity for a more personal experience. My musher, Dylan, was absolutely fantastic! Originally from the east coast then California, she was telling me all about her travel experiences and the opportunities which led her to work for the dog shed company. She had only been living and working out in Fairbanks for two months, yet her control and experience with sled and dogs was professional and made me feel completely safe! Our sled tour was led by eight ‘teenage’ dogs and I was surprised by how thin they were, however Dylan explained that like human teenagers they were building up muscle before they could build up fat. They seemed very eager to get going and were very obedient for teenagers! I started my tour around the Alaska forest area sitting in the sled with Dylan driving, however once we left the treey area into a more open trail, she let me drive along with her. The feeling at the start is so weird; a mixature of a fear of falling and the excitement of guiding these intelligent dogs. The fear of falling soon goes away after moving my feet around the sled whilst it’s moving. Apparently unintentionally tipping the sled can also be an exciting experience, one I didn’t get to experience, but Dylan did tell me a few funny stories about her experiences. The ride lasted for approximately one hour before we gathered back into the Yurt for some hot chocolate and to hear more about Alaska and dog sledding as a sport, including the boss of the company embarking on a 300 mile race! We were also able to see the beauty of the sky as the sun began to set. Unfortunately my phone died due to the cold so I don’t yet have all the photos. Dylan was kind enough to take some of me on her phone which she is going to email across to me. Overall, this was definitely a once in a lifetime experience and I would definitely recommend this company!