Sled Dog Discovery in Skagway

Overview

We know almost everyone is a puppy lover! Get ready for puppy overload because you're about to ride with a team of 16 powerful huskies many of which are veterans of the Iditarod! This is how their mushers keep them in shape during the summer season. Afterward, you'll cuddle with adorable Alaskan husky puppies that will one day grow up to be sled dogs themselves! Learn what it takes from both musher and sled dog to become an Iditarod champion!

City: Skagway

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $159.14

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $159.14

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What's Included

Accommodation as per itinerary

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be sure to include personal number incase we need to contact you day of excursion!
All ages are welcome, and most special needs may be accommodated. Round-trip transportation provided. Must have mobility to walk 100 yards either on your own or with assistance. Must be able to raise knee 12 inches to accommodate (approximately 12 steps).

What To Expect

Alaska Sled Dogs & Musher's Camp

Your journey begins with an entertaining historic tour from your knowledgeable guide through downtown Skagway and along nine miles of stunning coastline to our Musher’s Camp™ in Dyea. Next, hop into our specialized unimog for an exciting ride up our rugged mountain road, surrounded by glacially fed streams and waterfalls. At the top, your musher will greet you with a custom-designed wheeled summertime sled and a team of very excited Alaskan Huskies! Feel the power of these strong dogs as they whisk you down a mile-long, zig-zagging trail deep in the Tongass National Rainforest! After meeting your dog team, climb back into your unimog and enjoy the adventurous ride to a breathtaking overlook of the Dyea tidal flats. Depending on the month you just might see eagles, bears, seals, horseback riders, wild flowers, and of course snow-capped mountains. Your unimog will then bring you to what we like to call a “Kennel Talk.” We have been sharing our passion for dog sledding for years, and in that time we have gathered up the most frequently ask questions about the sport. In the Kennel Talk, we will share the fascinating answers and welcome any additional questions you may have. Of course, we make sure you have plenty of time to play with our puppies! Your affections actually socialize these future athletes, which is essential to their racing success. A crackling fire and a unique gift shop round out your visit. All of this in a spectacular Alaskan setting!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (115)

808mom2007

Jun 2018

Our guide Austin Taylor picked us up at our cruise ship dock. Our bus ride took about 35 minutes to arrive at the musher's dog camp. Austin was an awesome guide who provided us history of the town and of the camp itself. We then went mushing with amazing dogs, it was so much fun. We then were able to greet the dogs who were so gentle and lovable. We were then taken to pet the puppies who were about 8 weeks old, again adorable and lovable. Austin then dropped us off in the main town where we ate lunch, shopped and made our way back to the ship. An overall excellent tour in Skagway!

Cindy B

Jun 2018

We loved our time with the dogs! Denise, our adventure guide, was great. She gave us interesting history tidbits as we traveled to the camp. We loved being on the practice sled and then playing with the puppies. Everyone was personable and nice. I would highly recommend! Denise dropped us off in town, which was very nice to save us the walk from the boat.

Mindy W

Jun 2018

Jason was our driver and he was excellent. We booked this excursion through the cruise line, and I think it was the highlight of our trip. The ride on the dog sled was so much fun and loved getting to interact with the dogs. The icing on the cake was getting to hold the puppies afterward.