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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $159.14

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Paul_H

Jul 2022

This was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. Our guide, Ben, was great, and half the fun was the tour of Skagway and picture opportunities away from the actual dog sled experience. The dogs were REALLY into it, and my 12-year-old especially loved it.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for this great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour, as well as Ben's incredibly long summer joke! You're welcome back anytime.

2NittanyLions

Jul 2022

We had an AMAZING experience on our trip to the musher's camp in Skagway. Our guide, Chris, was outstanding. Really knowledgeable about the area, the history, and the camp itself. And on top of it, he was hilarious and everyone in our group is still talking about it, more than a week later. Our ride with the dogs was incredible. I regret that I don't know the name of our musher, but he so clearly cared for the dogs on the team he was working with and was really informative about the training, the dogs, and the art of mushing. Of course, as great as these two were, meeting the dogs was the real highlight. It was fascinating to watch the dogs go from play to work and right back to play. The puppies - what can we say? Holding a snugly snoozing puppy will turn anyone's day around. And in case you have qualms about a place with working animals, I just want to note that the mama dog of the newest puppies was a bit anxious about having people come up to hold them. One of the experienced mushers climbed into the pen with her and the puppies and laid snuggling and calming that mama the entire time, showing extraordinary care for the well-being of the animals.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Wow, thank you for this overwhelmingly positive review of our Musher's Camp tour! Chris is indeed an awesome guide---we will be sure to pass on the feedback to him. Our dogs are the best and most hardworking of us all! We appreciate you making us part of your Alaska vacation plans. You are welcome back anytime!

Zoe_M

Jul 2022

I went with two of my friends and this made our day! The sledding was so fun and the dogs were so happy :). They taught us a little bit more about dog sledding and then we got to pet the puppies, teenage, and retired sled dogs. SO fun!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the entirety of the tour, especially all the pups. You are welcome back anytime!