Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team (Summer/Fall Tour)
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Alaska, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Mush a team of sled dogs on this Denali experience
- A small group means more one-on-one time with the dogs
- Enjoy time for photo opportunities with the dogs
- Hassle-free transfers from a central meeting point
What's Included
- Mush your own team of sled dogs on our custom dryland race rig
- Puppy Walk
- Homestead and Kennel Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 13484 E Main St, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
Tours begin from our conveniently located kiosk on Main Street in Downtown Talkeetna. We provide the transportation to and from the kennel, as a part of our tour. Please arrive 1/2 hour before your tour time. Example 11:30 tour, arrive at 11:00.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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AK Sled Dog Tours
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Billy_J
I never thought I would ever be able to drive my own team of sled dogs through the mud in beautiful Alaska. The guides were so passionate about their work. I learned so many things about the Iditarod. I even got to snuggle puppies!
Reviews
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William_R, Aug 2026
Enjoyed mushing our team and spending time with the dogs especially the puppies. Also learning about the Idarod history.
Jane_B, Aug 2026
This was a great hands-on activity. Our guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! The dogs are very friendly, and you can tell, they are well loved by the staff. I would highly recommend this tour if in the area!
RickBrown, Jul 2026
Awesome experience and a lot of fun. Highly recommend. We spent time learning about the Iditarod, playing with the dogs, young and old, and mushed with 4 lead dogs, including 2 Iditarod winners.
Pam_B, Jul 2026
Great experience and way to see all the work that goes into getting the dogs prepared for racing. It was nice to see how well the dogs are cared for!
Sierra_B, Jul 2026
Exceptional experience! Includes a great mix of education, action and snuggling puppies - what more could you want? The crew was also incredibly kind and knowledgeable.
Darlene_T, Jul 2026
Loved this tour. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable and the dogs and puppies were absolutely adorable. We learned so much about the Iditarod and the dogs. Highly recommend!!
Kyle_G, Jun 2026
This was such a unique and memorable tour - I am so glad we did this one. The dogs were a pure joy to meet, so friendly and well trained. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly, and answered all of our questions. Mushing with the dogs was super fun. And the puppies were amazing... you wanted to take them all home!
Jill_G, Jun 2026
Must-do! The best activity of our Alaska trip. Exceptional engagement and kindness. Loved the entire experience. Special dogs. Extraordinary people.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you!
Dan_V, Aug 2025
Great fun, the mushing was enjoyable and meeting the dogs and puppies wonderful. Learned a lot about sled dog racing too. The staff were all outstanding. Highly recommended.
Stephanie_C, Jul 2025
Great company that loves these dogs and is doing amazing things with them. The summer sled is a great time!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for visiting us!
Christine_A, Jul 2025
Great experience start to finish. We learned so much and had the excitement of driving a two person rig. Seeing reindeer was the icing on the cake. Well worth the time and money. They have this tour down to a science. It is small so that everyone gets a wonderful interaction with the dogs and has a safe mush run.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
So happy you met Freyja and Vesta, thank you for dropping us a review.
Kelly_G, Jul 2025
Oh my goodness what a great experience!!!! I would do this 50 times again! The dogs were so awesome and Josiah and the rest of the staff were amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, come back and mush with us in the winter. SNOW!!!
Mark_A, Jul 2025
Great experience! So fun to drive the dog carts and then we got a tour of the dog yard and had a chance to play with the puppies.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for visiting.
Don_C, Jun 2025
Great experience....Learned about the Ididerod, Dallas Seavey and the wonderful dogs, even got to play with the pups.. It was fun and a little bit challenging on the three mile Sled dog trail..If you can't try this on snow, this is a perfect alternative..
Response from Host, Jul 2025
It gives you a little look into what the mushers experience on their 1049-mile trek.
Alli_B, May 2025
Such an amazing experience. Would 100% recommend. Staff were great, nice long 45 min drive with the dogs after a tour of the kennel. Got to hold puppies. A memory I’m grateful to have.
CATHERINE_W, Sep 2024
Had a wonderful time. The staff was great and the dogs really made our day. We will be back if ever in the area again
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We look forward to your visit again! In the meantime, follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with all the happenings.
Charlie_G, Sep 2024
Awesome experience. Played with dogs. Drove dogs. Feed reindeer. Learned about the Iditarod race. Great people and great experience.
Pam_K, Aug 2024
This was the quintessential Alaskan experience. It started with an introduction to the dogs in the kennel and the history of the Iditarod (the owner is a past winner!). Then we jumped in our carts for ride through the forest being pulled by 4 dogs each. One person sits and the other person guides, steers and stops the dogs. You can trade off during one of the breaks. It ended with a visit to see the new puppies! If you need a "dog fix" this is your adventure!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
THanks for joining.
lstark, Jul 2024
So much fun and educational! The dogs were all friendly and well cared for and eager to have visitors and clearly knew their job and wanted to do it and go faster than we let them! This operation is top notch and owner/operator is 6X Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey. Exceeded our expectations all around. Team was knowledgeable and many of the dogs we met and who were on our teams are also Iditarod Champions - famous dogs!!!
Burke_N, Jun 2024
Loved learning about the dogs. Being able to mush our own team was thrilling. We even got to hold puppy’s!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for joining us.
Dustin_R, Jun 2024
We experienced a lot of great stuff during our Alaska vacation, but nothing was as good as mushing our own dog sled team. What an incredible experience to get to work and play with so many Iditarod champion athletes! Playing with the puppies was a bonus. Definitely make this part of your trip!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you!
Jennifer_G, Jun 2024
This was an amazing experience! The staff was so informative and passionate. You can tell how much they care for these animals. Can’t wait to follow along on the next race! Driving the sleds was super fun, and the dogs are all so friendly. 10/10, take this trip!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We can't wait for you to follow too! Thanks for visiting.
Sue_E, Jun 2024
The mushing was so fun...and exciting. Meeting the puppies was awesome. They team new their stuff. Very fun and informative.
Jenice_V, May 2024
We learned about a sport that was alien to us and about skills and a culture that are fascinating. We would love to learn more about the Indigenous history of dog sledding as both sport and part of a subsistence culture/life.
Mike_B, Sep 2023
Our guides were knowledgeable about the dogs, sleds and the Iditarod race. Driving the sled was an awesome experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you.
Jatina_G, Sep 2023
Mushing our own dog sled was really fun. The staff were knowledgeable and very helpful. This was a great experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for visiting.
Jackie_S, Jul 2023
This experience was everyone’s favorite activity of our trip to Alaska! Mushing the dog sled was so much fun! Our 8 year old wants to stay or return to Alaska to work at one of the sled dog kennels. Everyone at the kennel was friendly and knowledgeable. Don’t miss out on this experience!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
WE look forward to hearing from your kiddo when their ready to apply 18 is a good age!
Thanks for visiting!
Becky_H, Jun 2023
We really enjoyed our experience. Great for kids and adults alike. What an opportunity to see and interact with world class Alaskan sled dogs.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Such a good tour for kids, I wish I would of experienced it as a kiddo! Have the kids follow our mushers in March, it will be fun they may even remember some of the dogs!
Kelley_M, Sep 2022
What a great experience. Learned so much. Our guild was very knowledgeable, she had a real love for the dogs. Would definitely recommend this adventure. A must do in Alaska.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Kelley, thank you for joining us! So happy you enjoyed the tour.
Billy_J, Aug 2022
I never thought I would ever be able to drive my own team of sled dogs through the mud in beautiful Alaska. The guides were so passionate about their work. I learned so many things about the Iditarod. I even got to snuggle puppies!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Puppies snuggles is the perfect ending to mush through the forest! Thank you for visiting.
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