Fairbanks: Guided Dog Mushing Tour in Alaskan Winter
ID: GYG1445437-2206560
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Experience the thrill of dog sledding through the Alaskan wilderness on a guided tour from Fairbanks. Follow historic trails once used to connect Nenana, Ester, and Fairbanks.
Begin your adventure with a safety briefing and trail orientation. Then, settle into the sled as your expert musher takes the helm and a team of eager, trail-bred sled dogs pulls you into the Alaska wilderness.
Feel the thrill of riding through the Boreal forest, on trails that are over a century old. These routes were once used to carry mail between Nenana, Ester, and Fairbanks, long before the railroad arrived.
As you glide through the snow, listen to your guide bring the history of these trails to life, connecting what you’re experiencing to the men, dogs, and mail runs that shaped Interior Alaska long before the modern world arrived.
This isn’t a zoo encounter or a staged photo op. You’re in the sled — close enough to hear every pant, every paw on packed snow, every command echoed across a forest that hasn’t changed in over a hundred years.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of dog sledding through the Alaskan wilderness
- Follow historic trails once used to connect Nenana, Ester, and Fairbanks
- Learn about the history of the trails from your expert musher guide
- Enjoy hands-on time with the dog team before and after your run
- Benefit from a small group setting for an intimate, personal experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guests must arrive at Base Camp no later than 45 minutes before their scheduled start time. Pre-tour briefings begin at a fixed time and will not be delayed for late arrivals, any guest who arrives after the briefing has begun risks being declared a no-show (non-refundable). A liability waiver must be completed prior to participation, failure to complete it results in forfeiture without refund. Cold weather gear, including headgear, gators, and scarves, is not provided. Hand and toe warmers are also not included, we strongly recommend bringing your own. Dress in warm layers appropriate for Interior Alaska winter conditions. Base Camp transportation is available from select Fairbanks hotels, call our office to schedule. Travelers get a full refund for supplier cancellations or critical tour changes
INCLUDED
- Professional pre-run mushing instruction from an experienced guide
- One-hour guided dog sled experience through groomed Ester backcountry trails
- Full safety briefing and trail orientation
- Hands-on time with the dog team before and after your run
NOT INCLUDED
- Cold Weather Gear to include headgear (gator, scarf, etc.)
- Hand & Toe Warmers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
