Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team (Summer/Fall Tour)

Overview

This is the only place in Alaska where you can mush your own team of dogs in the summer!

This is not a just a tour kennel; it is the training grounds and homestead of 4-time Iditarod champion, Dallas Seavey. All the dogs are either retired racing dogs (many have won the Iditarod), are currently on the race team, or are the next generation in training to become the next great champions! Our dogs are active and training year-round. As a guest musher here, you become part of Dallas Seavey Racing's year-round training program.

The group size for this experience is usually 6 or less people, with a guide assigned to each group, creating a very personal experience.

All of our dogs are extremely friendly, and love attention. Cuddle puppies, romp with young dogs, or walk with champions.

City: Alaska

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $169.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $169.00

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What's Included

Homestead and Kennel Tour

Mush your own team of sled dogs on our custom dryland race rig

Puppy Walk

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (198)

Besttravel08

Nov 2019

What can I say about this tour! When my husband planned this trip, I was not very excited since I feared dogs having heard of various stories. When we drove to the tour company's main cabin, where we register and take our stuff for the tour, we were welcomed by 4 big alaskan huskers and I was terrified. They were sniffing and keeping their paws on us etc. I froze. I did not look at them even though I felt that they seemed to be very well behaved and did nothing but came around us and also seemed to like our presence, to my surprise. I opted not to drive my own sled, so I went with Elliott ( I hope I got the name right! ) and my son drove his own sled. My sled was controlled by Elliott but actually the drivers were the 4 awesome dogs - Jig, Danner, Nova and Moonshine !! Since it started, until the time it ended, it was such a fascinating experience and an eye opener for me. I came to know how the dogs were bred, taken care of, many stories about the dog mushing races held, etc etc. My son did a great job driving his own team and his sled dog team had some champions leading - Paxson, Fox and Rapid. He was so thrilled by the experience. It did not end here, we were taken around the field where all the dogs' kennels existed, I was only patting them, hugging them, and just enjoyed being there. There were also one day old puppies and 3 month old puppies. When I cuddled one of the puppies, it was such a unique experience. I must thank the entire team of people who run the place and take great efforts to breed such awesome dogs and take excellent care of them. How these dogs have been trained is just unbelievable. Now, I am not scared of dogs anymore, i only adore them. Thanks a lot AK Sled Dog tours, for this experience. I recommend 100% every tourist MUST visit this place.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

WOW! Thank you, Sounds like Elliot took good care of you and your son. I'm glad the pups welcomed you they are pretty special to all us. Happy Holidays from the AK Sled Dog Tours kennel.

Michelle Z

Oct 2019

I’ve never been so thrilled with an experience! Dog sledding with professional dogs that have actually won Iditarods and getting to see how they are trained and play with their puppies… It just doesn’t get any better! The guides were so hands on and knowledgeable about the entire process. We felt safe driving our own rods and will never EVER forget this amazing experience!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Michelle, Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and don't forget to follow our Iditarod team this March. We are pretty lucky to have wonderful guests like yourself that appreciate what we do... Take care.

kennyy2

Oct 2019

This was one of the highest of highlights of our time in Alaska. The Alaskan Husky dogs were fascinating and super friendly and cute, too. We never dreamed we would be able to mush a sled dog team on a 4 mile trail like we did. This was super fun and challenging at the same time. We had great tour guides and the instructions were superb. We learned so much! I highly recommend this activity!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thanks so much for joining us! Glad we could help with making your Alaskan vacation a success... P.S ----We think the dogs are CUTE too!