Top Alaska Husky Dog Tours

Take part in a quintessential Alaskan outdoor pursuit with this dog sledding and mushing experience, without the hassle of planning logistics. Get acquainted with the huskies and malamutes with just your guide and a small group for company. Learn basic commands and take part in a dog-sledding experience along a 2-5 mile trail, with guided commentary on dog mushing history. Walk away with souvenir photos delivered online at no extra charge.

Dog sledding is one of Alaska's many time-honored traditions and used to be the prime mode of transportation. On this private excursion from Fairbanks, you can experience a thrilling dog sled ride through the snow-covered forests. After your ride, enjoy one-on-one time with the dogs and their puppies and learn more about the Alaskan tradition.

Discover the tradition of sled dog racing while in Alaska on this small-group tour. Head to a training ground for racing dogs and see what it takes for a puppy to become a champion. Enjoy a mushing experience on dry land and get a glimpse of what these dogs train for all year—the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. After your mush, enjoy playtime with the dogs, including the puppies.

Hike with Siberian Huskies through the boreal forest of Interior Alaska. After a brief tour of the homestead, we will visit the dog yard and you will meet your hiking partner. You will learn to harness your husky, and then together we will embark on a nature walk through the old growth boreal forest that surrounds the homestead. We will point out wildflowers, trees, and animals on our walk up to the top of the ridge, where vast panoramic views of the Chatanika River Valley and the White Mountains await.  We will sit on top of the ridge and enjoy a home-baked snack and a hot drink before we descend back down through the cranberry bushes and ferns to the kennel. Arctic Dog Adventure Co. is the first certified eco tourism dog sled company in Alaska. We pride ourselves in offering dog sled tours of the highest quality while striving to lessen our environmental impact.

No need to bundle up in the snow to experience dog sledding—on this private tour, you’ll zip through the Alaskan forest on a two-person dog sled, exploring private trails the pups use for their Iditarod training. Afterward, interact with the champion dogs, ask questions, enjoy a complimentary snack, take in the view of Denali, and learn all about this timeless Alaskan tradition. (It’s the official Alaska state sport!)

Travel like an Alaskan—aboard a dogsled—during this dogsledding and mushing experience in Fairbanks. Hop aboard and hold on to be towed by energetic dogs down five miles (eight kilometers) of snowy trails with your private party. You can help drive the team with voice commands, as your guide supervises from the back of the sled.

Cozy up to some cuddly husky sled dogs with this tour of a sled dog kennel in Talkeetna. Enjoy playing with the dogs in their down time, and learn what it takes to run sled dogs in Alaska. Opt for the dog walk upgrade to spend time wandering with the dogs off leash in the woods.

Don’t worry about bundling up in freezing weather—and mush you way through the Alaskan forest in fall. On this dogsled tour, you’ll join the happy four-legged team on UTVs, breaking in the pups after a summer’s rest. You’ll zoom through the incredible fall foliage just outside Fairbanks, learning all about dog mushing, racing, and Alaskan off-grid living along the way.

Ride with an Experienced Guide and a Team of Huskies Informative Video Traverse Iditarod Training Trails on your Ride over frozen lakes, through the woods with views of Denali and surrounding mountains Pet Famous Alaskan Huskies Comfortable Visitor Center Complimentary Gear if Needed

Dog sledding is one of Alaska’s most unforgettable experiences, and you don’t need snow to enjoy it. Available from May through October, this interactive 2-hour summer dog sledding tour takes you into the heart of Alaska’s mushing country for an authentic look at life with a sled dog team. When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by your friendly retired dogs before learning about the history and traditions of dog sledding in Alaska. You’ll then visit the kennel to meet the full team, interact with the dogs, and even learn how to harness them if you’d like. Once the team is ready, you’ll head out on a thrilling ride through forest trails and rolling hills, where you’ll see firsthand the strength, teamwork, and excitement of these incredible dogs. There’s plenty of time for photos, and the dogs always enjoy extra attention after the run. This tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Rain gear is provided, and lunch is available for purchase after the tour with advance notice.

Founded by Susan Butcher (4-time Iditarod champion), Trail Breaker Kennel is an iconic piece of Alaskan culture. The kennel is conveniently located a mile from the Fairbanks International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Fairbanks. Alaskan Dog Sledding is the perfect experience for dog-lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.

Family-owned and operated since 1976, Trail Breaker Kennel is one of the longest operating kennels in Alaska. The kennel was founded in Eureka, Alaska, by the late Susan Butcher, a four-time Iditarod champion, and David Monson, her husband and Yukon Quest champion. This activity allows visitors to step inside our historic kennel, meet our mushers and huskies, and learn about the sport of mushing. Located 10 minutes from downtown, this conveniently located kennel provides easy access to the Alaskan wilderness.

View Denali from the air on this small-group flight over the Alaskan wilderness, and see the rugged landscape from a whole new perspective that most tourists miss. Soar over rivers, valleys, and glaciers, and experience landing on and walking atop a glacier. Pickup, drop-off, headset, and live commentary are all included for an even more seamless experience.

We work exclusively with local, passionate mushers who view their dog teams as their family, and you will have the chance to understand this incredible sport on your hourlong ride through the snowy forest. You will ride on a genuine dogsled, either seated or standing, as the team of 8 dogs swings through the forest with you and your guide at a comfortable but thrilling pace. You will also have the chance to see the dog kennels, and a replica of a dog-sled race checkpoint, where the competitive mushers stop for fuel and rest on their long winter races. On your reindeer tour, our experienced reindeer handlers will introduce you to the herd of reindeer at Borealis Basecamp, and you can feed, meet, and take pictures with these incredible animals.

This is a 1.5 mile mini mushing activity that circles our property through black spruce, alders, and birch trees. The actual sledding time is 15-20 minutes. Full activity time is 1-1.5 hours. In the beginning we will go over how to ride on and in your tandem dog sleds. Once we have this out of the way we can create some noise and meet the dogs! While you enjoy kisses and hugs from your loving huskies we will harness and hook up the team. Once hooked up we will head out onto your trails around the property with great views from high on a ridge. There are ample opportunities for photos along the way and plenty of cuddle time when we return to the kennel. The Kennel visit will take place either before or after your sled ride, dependent on weather, the dogs, and your guide's schedule.

Two Rivers is home to more dogs than people. Come join us on a tour and meet a local Two Rivers musher with their personal dog team. Their dogs are family and whether they compete in 1000-mile races or go for camping trips around the Chena River Valley, they have many stories and adventures to share!

Take a glimpse into the traditional life of a sleddog in Interior Alaska. The lineage of these dogs traces back to when the first Native Alaskans/Inuit people inhabited the Arctic. We also have dogs from the Canadian/Greenland Arctic regions and promote the subsistence lifestyle of those Arctic cultures. These dogs will show you what they have been born and bred to do as pack animals, while we have been stewards of their care for the past centuries, maintaining this heritage. Witness the outright enthusiasm these dogs have for doing what they love!

Combine Alaska’s best winter adventures into one with this private mushing-meets-aurora experience. Deep in nature away from Fairbanks’ city limits, ride on a side-by-side through the Alaskan forest, pulled by a team of huskies. After night falls, relax in the onsite yurt with warm cocoa, comfortably awaiting the dancing ribbons of the northern lights.

Treat yourself to an abundance of wildlife viewing with this 4-hour Kenai Fjords cruise in Resurrection Bay from Seward Harbor. Travel 55 miles (round-trip) along a rugged coastline and snap plenty of memorable photos as you sail past Bear Glacier. Sail close to sea lion colonies and seabird rookeries, and keep your eyes peeled for whales, sea otters, Dall’s porpoises, eagles and mountain goats.

Discover the best of Ketchikan on this full-day tour, featuring stunning wildlife and cultural highlights. Visit the salmon-filled Ketchikan Creek, explore Rotary Beach for sea creatures and potential whale sightings, and spot seals, eagles, and bears at Herring Cove. Conclude with a visit to Saxman Native Village to admire one of Alaska's largest totem pole collections and learn about indigenous traditions.

Willow, Alaska, is famed for its association with the Iditarod. This small-group tour gives you a taste of life on the trail, without the hard work. At a family-owned and operated kennel, meet the huskies, help harness the team, and enjoy views of Denali as a musher leads your pack along private trails.

Experience Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes without planning a complex route from Anchorage on your own. This group tour combines glacier views, mountain scenery, wildlife encounters, and historic stops into one well-rounded day through Chugach National Forest and beyond. Along the way, your guide shares local insight and photography tips to help you get more out of the experience and your photos.

Immerse yourself in the Alaskan wilderness on a cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park from Seward. Aboard a warm and spacious vessel, cruise past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords and try your luck spotting wildlife like whales, sea lions, and birds. Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard and visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for great views of seabird rookeries.