Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Skagway, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This is not a run-of-the-mill sled excursion—it packs in several fun activities and concludes with a treat that’s hard not to love. Follow your guide on a short tour of downtown Skagway, hop on a Unimog—a multipurpose, all-wheel drive vehicle—for a ride up a mountain, and then take a sled ride with Alaskan huskies through Tongass National Park. Afterward, get a chance to spend time with husky puppies.
- Ride a sled with a team of huskies through
- Great value: includes a tour of downtown Skagway, sled ride, and puppy session
- Take part in a ‘Kennel Talk’ where experts answer questions about sledding
- An ideal experience for animal lovers
What's Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2nd Avenue & Broadway2nd Ave & Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
Meet your driver at the NPS Visitor Center at 2nd & Broadway in town
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Alaska X
3 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Vanessa_H
James, our guide, was amazing. The tour was very informative and James made it fun. Emily, our musher, was great. She even took our phone and got some nose bops of the dogs. The educational part of the tour was fun especially seeing the dogs at different stages. And of course, can't forget the puppies! We got to handle them and they were so cute!! Would recommend this tour for all ages.
Reviews
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Sue_B, Jul 2026
Awesome experience. The description on Viator is accurate. We were promptly picked up in Skagway, driven thru some great scenery to the Musher's Camp in Dyea. They immediately assigned us to a Unimog and we had an interesting ride through forests to meet our Musher & Sled Dogs. What a great experience, our Musher was a lady who has 44 dogs (2 team plus) and is totally knowledgeable and safety conscious ( for us, herself and her dogs ). We had a blast!
Grant_W, Jul 2026
The highlight was riding the cart for sure! Julie was so fun and knowledgeable! Loved seeing the dogs in their element. However, There should be an adults only option. Kids and families were favored heavily, even given seat choices first, handed puppies and not given time frames to pass the pup to someone else so I got maybe 30 seconds. Tour guide needed to be more firm with structure and let the adults who were capable of handling themselves do things the kids could not. I saw another tour group with the larger/older pups let out of the pen. Our tour guide just held one of the older penned pups and expected everyone to get in and take a turn. Again, no structure and people aren’t aware of time or other people waiting when they have fluffy pups around. So didn’t even get to pet that one. Should be able to let guests explore older pups depending on their experience rather than assuming no one can handle an older dog with lots of energy (ie children). The tours need to be more accommodating to all ages and abilities. Not ok.
kathleen_p, Jul 2026
All the excursion we sign for this was the best and the mushers so friendly and helpful the guide was so knowledgeable and the dogs love all the attention they deserve
Ronnie_S, Jul 2026
This was a fun experience. We learned about the mushers and their dogs. Very easy to walk around the area. Got to intact with the dogs pet and hold.
Catherine_S, Jul 2026
Enjoyed getting out of the downtown tourist area and up into the natural part of Alaska. The area was beautiful! And the dogs! So cute!
Bill_G, Jul 2026
You're really going to like this! The ride with the dogs was so fun! Great learning about how they train the dogs for Iditarod. Would have liked a little more time to hold the puppies and browse the gift shop- felt a little rushed.
Kathleen_B, Jul 2026
This was so much fun. We were with Tallia and loved hearing her family's story and about the various litters they've raised. The dogs are really impressive and it was so interesting to see their personalities come out in such a short period of time. Tallia answered so many questions and was great teaching the kids how to safely interact with the dogs. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed the stunning natural beauty of the area we were in. The highlight for the kids was meeting the puppies and getting to snuggle them.
Kaley_W, Jul 2026
A highlight of our whole trip! This was the best tour!
We had so much fun, got value for money, and had the best experience! The ride in the unimog was great fun. Our tour guide was fantastic. The huskies were adorable, loud, excited & great to meet. Our sled ride was brilliant & so much fun!! Then meeting the huskies, their lovely owner & trainer, and learning about them was fascinating. Loved meeting the puppies & having adorable cuddles! This was certainly a highlight of our holiday & so much fun! The camp was beautiful & so well kept. We enjoyed everything & the whole tour was amazing! Don't miss the opportunity if you have the chance! :)
William_P, Jul 2026
Shuttles were on time, guides really well informed. We interacted with puppies all the way up to the actual sled dogs, super friendly animals, dog handlers knew each dog by name. Great time all around.
It was nice to know that some of the cost of the excursion is used to care for retired sled dogs.
Silvia_R, Jul 2026
A bucket list item has been accomplished! Great and wonderful experience ! Thank you to our Guidd Christina and driver Logan!
Jon_R, Jul 2026
It was one of the best part of our Alaskan cruise. All the members of our family of different ages thoroughly enjoyed the one of a kind adventure. The tour staff were really nice and excited about what they were doing, and of course the hands on experience with the dogs made it the best!
Rene_E, Jul 2026
Loved this excursion! Staff was friendly & knowledgeable. Views from the lookout were outstanding. The pups were lovable! I would highly recommend!
Maria_B, Jun 2026
We enjoyed the dog sledding and petting the sled dogs and pups. I liked hearing about the history of dog sledding. It’s one of those activities that you can say you have done. I wouldn’t do it a second time.
Kelly_E, Jun 2026
This was the perfect excursion for our family with our two kids ages 2 1/2 and 6 1/2. It’s about a 35 minute shuttle ride from the port so it isn’t too long and you get to experience a lot of different elements between writing in the slide with the 16 dogs, pulling you, meeting the dogs, learning about the history of the Iditarod and snuggling puppies. Our kids had a blast, and it was beautiful as well as informative. There is a little shop at the end where you can buy commemorative things and some chips, but otherwise make sure you bring snacks. We had Houston as our guide who was awesome, especially with our kids, and Ethan was our sled guide. Absolutely would recommend!
Stephanie_C, Jun 2026
We had a great time at this tour! The ride on the dog sled was very fun and of course playing with the puppies. Also learning about the history of the race and the dogs was very cool! I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone travelling to Skagway.
Lindsey_R, Jun 2026
Such a cute operation! Only complaint is that I would have liked more time at base camp to explore the shops. Great experience all around.
Jeffrey_S, Jun 2026
Amazing experience for all ages. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Dog sleds, holding adorable puppies, riding through the beautiful forest, hot cocoa, popcorn and more!
Ashley_W, Jun 2026
Houston was phenomenal. Our group had two kids ages 11 and 8. We could not have had a better time. Our musher was as well. Great mix of adventure and history!
tim_v, Jun 2026
What a fun experience my daughter and I had a blast the dogs were great and we me the new and old dogs coming from camp.
Crystal_W, Jun 2026
Fun interactive experience. Appropriate for all members of family. Those with mobility challenges may have some difficulty getting in and out of umalog. There is some walking. Great time with the dogs and with the puppies. The umalog to the mushers camp is a unique experience. Can’t take a pup with you, but there are souvenirs and snacks available.
Debra_C, Jun 2026
A lovely experience to get more into the forest. See the beautiful dogs enjoy a ride. By the dogs. A lot of information about the cure of the mushing dogs. And you can experience holding a puppy. Beautiful scenery all around. But if you get off a cruise ship, make sure you tell your driver which cruise ship you're on. Otherwise, you might be dropped off opposite of where you need to be. And that is a long walk
Larry_F, Jun 2026
The staff was incredibly knowledgeable regarding the dogs and you could tell that they were loved and well-cared for!
Carrie_B, Jun 2026
This was by far one of the best excursions we have been on, but we are also huge dog lovers!!
Being able to learn about the Alaskan Huskies and their love for dogsledding, as well as being able to go for a ride, meet the dogs, and the puppies was beyond amazing!!
Our musher, Nathan, and tour guide, Houston, were awesome as well!!
I would highly recommend this tour when visiting Skagway!
Jennifer_J, Jun 2026
Our family went (kids 8 and 10) and had a fantastic time! The kids loved how interactive it was. Being pulled by the dogs even on the summer sled with wheels was great. Some other places were using motor assisted ATVs but these were pulled solely by the dogs. We were able to talk with the musher who owned the dogs and then met the team that pulled us. Next, was meeting a couple of retired racers, learning their story and the history of the Iditarod. Then we were able to see the young dogs in training and see how they start to practice for becoming a sled dog, then finally puppy snuggles with 7 week old puppies. The staff were all super friendly. Would highly recommend!
Erika_V, Jun 2026
This excursion is amazing! Our tour guide, Patrick, was fantastic. Gave us so much history about Skagway but also kept it light with plenty of dad jokes. The musher camp was super cool and our kids (ages 10, 8, 5) had an absolute blast. Everyone on the team was so friendly and answered every question we had. We had Alex for our Musher and he answered every question our kids had about all the dogs. He took great pictures of our family and let us love on his dogs too!
Hearing the history behind it all was so great and seeing the hard work and dedication this team has for these animals and the camp is truly amazing.
James_D, May 2026
I had no expectation about this excursion but it may have been one of the funnest excursions we did while in Alaska. All the staff were super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Natalie_R, May 2026
Great tour for families. We enjoyed talking to mushers and interact with the racing dogs. Great outlook spot on the way. Little puppies were very cute!!
Travis_F, May 2026
The AlaskaX team was amazing! Our family had a stop in Skagway and we just finished the Sled Dog & Musher’s Camp Adventure and it was incredible! Thanks to our guide, Cameron, our driver Jason, and our Musher- Stef! They made this adventure stellar. And…Sarah, you win MVP, because you let us hold puppies! 🤣
Helen_O, May 2026
A perfect opportunity to get up close with the Alaska Huskies. Well run experience and very friendly staff.
Allison_C, Sep 2025
This experience was my husband's and my favorite part of our trip to Alaska. The first part of the trip was on a bus, and the guide gave us information on the area and the things we passed as we drove. Once we got to the base camp area, we got on a Unimog, which was a big truck with giant tires. The rest of the ride to the dog sleds was rough, and a little scary if you were sitting on the edge, but it was fun, and the scenery was beautiful. If you like riding ATVs, it's a similar experience. When we got to the top, the dogs were already hooked up to the carts and ready to go. We got on the carts and the dogs took off, and we couldn't believe how fast they were. It was so much fun racing through the forest, and the forest itself just looks so unreal and magical. After we were done with our ride, we got to meet and pet the sled dogs, then we got back on the Unimog and rode down to a beautiful overlook where we took pictures. After looking around there for a few minutes, we finished our ride back to the base camp. At the base camp we met some retired sled dogs and learned more about the dogs and the Iditarod, which is the race the dogs are training for. Next we met the older puppies at the camp, then we got to hold the youngest puppies. After we were done we had a few minutes to look around the store and the coffee shop, then we got back on the bus and rode back to town. During the ride back, the driver gave us more information about the area and we tried to spot wildlife.
I can't recommend this experience enough!
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